Just Show Up

Most of us can agree that showing up is at least half the battle; if we can get to “it”, we can get through it… Even if the “it” is a booty-kicking, 60-minute XFitt group training session. Just ask member Stacy Shey....

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Lift to Lose

While many view cardio as the go-to for weight loss, MAC member Thad Ramsey is taking a road less traveled. Lifting. While lifting is often associated with mass gains, strength training can be a phenomenal way to increase lean muscle mass (and your...

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Start S.M.A.R.T.

It’s January at the gym, and we know what that means: Resolutions. A new year can be a great time to jumpstart a new health and/or fitness program, but the questions often remain: Where do I start? How do I stay motivated? Whether your goals are...

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Change Your Mind

Fitness accomplishments come in all shapes and sizes. We all love the big-win stories of those whom we know that have accomplished tasks such as major weight loss or set a new record. But often our biggest accomplishments are those that involve...

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Appreciation

With Summer finally on its way out, and October in full swing we here at The MAC are looking forward to our annual Member Appreciation Party (October 18th, 2018!).   Opening in 1984 as a locally owned and operated health and fitness center, The...

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Memorial Day Health and Fitness Tips:

Stay Active.  Making time for fitness and incorporate activity in your social gatherings, such as Outdoor games, football, tag, kickball Organize Social Fitness Activities. Get friends together for bike rides, walks, hiking, kayaking,...

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Toughing It Out

We all have different sources of motivation for working towards our respective fitness goals. For MAC member Kendra Aarhus, it was the reality of turning 40.   A MAC member since 2011, Kendra made the commitment to make 2018, and her final year...

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A Workout Partner May Mean More Results By: Jane Jakobsen

What if we told you, having a workout partner or working out alongside someone, may give you more results.  Most people use a workout partner for accountability, someone that gets them to the gym,  which is better than the alternative, NOT...

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Kettlebell Practice: Fitness for Every. Body.

With Summer rapidly coming to a close, and vacations gradually coming to an end, people everywhere are gearing up to get back to the grind. School schedules, work schedules and (soon enough) holiday schedules will all be vying for a bit our our...

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Strong Women. May we know them, Be them, Raise them.

In honor of mother’s day, I want to give a shout out to all of the SUPER MOM’s out there, making health and wellness a priority. I realize being a mom is a hard enough task, but to add in a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, for yourself...

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South Appreciation Week

Our South Appreciation Week kicks of Monday, April 16th and extends through Saturday, April 21st.  The festivities will include membership and personal training specials, extra group fitness classes, social hour with vendors, free guest...

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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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