Benefits of Eccentric Training

Author: Jane Jakobsen Eccentric training has a place in everyone’s workout routine.  Whether you are an athlete or rehabbing from a cardiac issue, adding in eccentric training will have great benefits.  If you are looking to break...

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Spring Clean Your Diet

Are you ready to Spring Clean Your Diet? We are here to help you. This 30 day challenge kicks off with a presentation on March, 28th at 6:00PM at MAC Xtreme! The program includes: 30+ clean eating recipes, food list and plan, social media support,...

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Marion Xpress Workshop

What do you get you combine two of the most functional tools in one workout? A FUN, functional, and fat burning interval workout like no other! Learn from Personal Trainer Angie Sarsfield how to incorporate TRX and Kettlebells into your routine for...

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HEY NOOB

You're experiencing a Group Fitness class for the first time. Yep, you’re the noob or whatever kids are calling it these days. You have no idea what to expect, but all you know is the girl beside you is busting out burpees like nobody's...

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5 Fitness Things I learned in my 1st 5 months of pregnancy.

By Kelli Timmersman, Assistant Personal Training Director. Have no expectations! Pregnancy is weird and EVERY.BODY. will be different so don’t tell yourself you should be doing what so and so did, figure out what you can do! Move every day!...

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Middle School Muscle

My main goals with this program is to teach young athletes proper techniques and mechanics within strength training, running, agility drills that they will be able to carry with them throughout their athletic career. Learning proper techniques at...

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5 Reasons to Train With a Personal Trainer

Accountability Motivation Avoid Injury and learn proper form Personalized to each individual’s goals Fun These are only five reasons out of many more why you should train with a personal trainer. Personal training is a great way to...

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One, Two, Three, and Thrust!

Note: This blog post is from Personal Trainer Sarah Chalhoub's blog, MyHealthyish Ways. A few months back, I wrote about my scoliosis and my fear of going to the chiropractor. Since then I've gone from going three times a week to only...

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Workshops at The M.A.C.

This week on the blog we’re talking about workshops! A lot of you may have some questions about what a workshop is, the benefits of participating in one and when you can try one out for yourself. A workshop is a one time learning experience that...

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There is No Time for Being Fit and Healthy

The other day, I sat down for dinner at 8:15pm and started reflecting about my day.  I went back to an early morning conversation with a client who didn’t have time to workout this week, so we discussed small things she could do that would...

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What is a MAC Fit?

At The MAC, we value each of our members and when someone becomes a new member we like to get to know them a little better. Our MAC Fits are designed just for that reason! Each new member gets the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a personal trainer...

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The Bird Dog

The Bird Dog is a great move to work in balance and stabilization of the core muscles. The key to this move is to minimize the twist in your hips and torso. Bring awareness to stabilizing by adding a tool, like the foam roller, to the movement and try...

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