Let’s face it, we DON’T all do the same exercises, use the same equipment, or wear the same things when we workout. But we DO share the same workout space. That means we can’t just plug in our ear... Read More
I will humbly admit that even though I am a 40-year-old native Floridian with a backyard pool and the ocean at my fingertips, I am not a very strong swimmer. I can doggy-paddle pretty well, but... Read More
Just like bell bottoms and Go-Go boots, Group Ex is making a comeback. Turn on the news or pick up a newspaper and you'll see that group exercise is all the rage. Why is Group Ex so hot, what’s... Read More
With 17 marathons (including 10 Bostons) under his belt, and 15 years of personal training experience, Bruce Hedlund, the Rochester club's resident running expert, is the trainer you want to work... Read More
Whether it’s a favorite shampoo brand, the way we take our coffee, or the tried and true route we take to work, we all like what we are used to because it is comfortable and we know what to expect. ... Read More
Perhaps you have seen Midtown members working up a great sweat in Spinning class. I love the heart-pumping adrenaline during indoor cycle classes followed by the relaxing “Spin Buzz” that lasts for... Read More
Summertime at the club is in full swing, and that means the pool is the place to be. With temperatures soaring, especially last week, the pool is a busy place, but given that it's so large, there is... Read More
It's Ask the Trainer time again, and Brian Wilmot is taking on your questions this month. Brian has a fascinating background. He made Jamaica’s National Swimming Squad at the age of 10 and competed... Read More
Kevin Glor, Midtown Personal Trainer since 2002, is taking on your health and fitness questions this month. Kevin has been involved in fitness and sports his entire life. He comes from an athletic... Read More
Back in January, Group Exercise Director Betty Becker highlighted the benefits of Cardio Kickboxing, one of the many popular classes offered at the club. Now Betty's back to talk about another class... Read More