Activewear Masks: How do your favorite brands perform?

As facemasks become a fixture in our wardrobes, the top athletic brands have been scrambling to get their versions of the accessory to market. With so many choices available, finding the perfect fit is a daunting task. Whether you’re hitting the treadmill or the squat rack, having a comfortable and breathable mask is a must. … Continued

Who’s the Newbie?

The Annapolis Athletic Club welcomes their newest personal trainer, Caroline Heimerl! Caroline comes to us as a recent New Jersey export and is happy to call Annapolis her new home. As a rugby player, heavy lifter, and clubfoot advocate, Caroline has developed a multifaceted approach to functional fitness. We spoke with her at length about … Continued

The Truth about Stability Training

We are so committed to fitness because we want to maintain healthy movement throughout our lives. Stability training can go a long way towards meeting these goals. As you perform any movement, a muscle (or, rather a group of muscles) will do the work of moving the weight. These muscles, called “primary movers,” and those … Continued

Fit Beach Bag Essentials!

  Summer is here and we’re not just packing gym bags, but beach bags too! Luckily, many of our favorite fitness items are useful for the sun and sand. Check out our necessities for a day at the beach or pool.   The Bag We expect our beach bag to do double duty. It has … Continued

Become a Morning Workout Person

  Have you ever wanted to be one of those people who bounce into work after a great morning workout? For some, morning workouts come easily. The rest of us may need a little help getting there. If you’re doing great with your evening workouts, then keep at it! Exercising in the evening has its … Continued

Make Your Resolutions Stick

    Do you find yourself making the same new year’s resolutions year after year? We are a few weeks into 2018. Right about now, the new year buzz is dying down, and those big goals we were determined to tackle tend to fall by the wayside. This seems like the perfect time to share a … Continued

Favorite Fitness Trends of 2017

  Another year has come and gone. Before we jump into 2018 and set our new goals, we want to take a moment to look back and see what was trending in the world of fitness throughout 2017. Fusion Classes- 2017 brought blended classes that combine our favorite formats–Bike to Barre, HiiT the Barre, Prana … Continued

Have a Healthy, Happy Thanksgiving!

  On Thanksgiving day, the healthiest thing you can do is relax and enjoy a delicious meal with your loved ones. This year, we want to share our favorite tips to make the most of the holiday while still feeling your very best! Get moving. Your goal should not be to burn off the day’s calories, … Continued

5 Easy (not fast!) Fat Loss Tips

It’s not going to be fast, but it is going to be easy and it’s going to be effective! Follow these five little adjustments for a healthier lifestyle and watch the pounds drop (over time). Everyone is busy, everyone wants a quick fix, especially as we head into the holiday season. Every magazine, blog and … Continued

Feel More Confident at the Gym!

Everyone struggles to get to the gym at times. You may find it even harder to get motivated if you aren’t comfortable at your gym. It is very normal to feel self-conscious when you are new to working out or simply in a new environment. If you have ever experienced this feeling, check out these … Continued