Workout of the Week #24
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT Equipment Needed: Dumbbells (2 pairs - heavier and...
Workout of the Week #23
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT 2-3 Rounds of 10 Burpees20 Push-ups30 Crunches40...
Performance Donates a 1-Year Gym Membership to Miles in the Maize 2021
Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce that it's sponsoring the 2021 Miles in the Maize 5K & Maize Mile on October 31, 2021. This event is a local favorite – and put on by Heartland Soles + Colony Pumpkin Patch. As part of our partnership,...
Workout of the Week #22
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT Equipment Needed: Kettlebell20 Reps: Goblet Squats25...
Tips on How to Stay On Track with your Health Goals During the Holidays
It's the holiday season, 4 weeks until Thanksgiving and only 9 weeks until Christmas! Enjoying spending time with our loved ones is possible while still achieving our health goals. When it comes to food, it’s a marathon not a sprint. Just because the table has a full...
The Different Specialties of Your Performance Coaching Staff
What sets our coaching staff at Performance Health and Fitness apart from others in the area? Our education and our continued education. At Performance we hold a high standard for all of our coaches. Each has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Health and Human...
Flash Sale Coming In October!
A flash sale is coming to Performance Health and Fitness starting Tuesday, October 4th! Enjoy HUGE sales on shirts, socks, and hats! Apparel on the rack, $3 Logo shirts on the rack, $1 All hats, $3 Socks, $1 and free shirts! This is a one-time sale so grab it before...
Performance Health and Fitness is in the Top 3 for Iowa City Press-Citizen, Best of the Best 2022!
We are excited to be honored and nominated to be in the top 3 Best Fitness/Health Centers in the Iowa City area. The Iowa City Press-Citizen Best of the Best, is a nominated and voted award, that honors the best local businesses in the Iowa City greater area. We want...
Supplements – Are they necessary or are the basics of nutrition good enough?
Recently, I have been asked quite a bit about supplements and if they are truly necessary to help you to gain the results that you are looking for. The short answer is no, but in special cases they can and should be implemented into your daily routine to make sure...
How do you fall back into a routine after 2020? Start with just 10,000 steps a day 🙂
Fall is around the corner. Kids are back in school and most parents now have time to get back into a new routine to incorporate more physical activity. With the year 2020 now behind us and 2021 coming to an end, we are now eager to start working on ourselves, but at...
Workout of the Week #20
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT (10 reps each) Overhead SquatWalking Lunge (20...
Workout of the Week #19
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT 4 sets of each group | 8 reps of each movement (unless...
Wear Your Best Summer Accessory, Sunscreen!
Written by Lynde Weatherford, Certified Personal Trainer + Health Coach After a long cold winter and a rainy cold spring, Summer is finally here! As you venture more outside, it’s important to make sure that you are taking care of the biggest organ of your body, your...
Welcome Our New Membership Services Director, Michelle!
Join us in welcoming our new Membership Services Director, Michelle to the Performance Health & Fitness team!Michelle grew up in Mason City and now resides in Iowa City. She studied at Wartburg College and Des Moines University. She has an extensive background of...
Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
As a mom-to-be, it is my top priority to make sure I am taking care of myself during my pregnancy. The first thing I’ve learned during my pregnancy, is acceptance. I am learning to accept that I am not always going to have the energy or capacity to workout like...
Take Strength Training Beyond the Gym
Warmer days are upon us which means we will be getting back to working in our yards. Learn how functional strength training can help while gardening. A lot of our members love to work in the yard and garden during the summer. Gardening and doing yard work can...
Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Written by Lynde Weatherford | Director of Training Services, Personal Trainer and Health Coach Understanding how alcohol processes in our body and how it affects our mental state is important. In moderation, enjoying an...
Shirley Jacobs is Defying the Odds
Member Spotlight Performance Health & Fitness is lucky to have members who challenge themselves to new accomplishments every time they are at the gym. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming gym to everyone! One of our members, Shirley, is no exception when it...
The Long-Term Athlete Workshop
As parents, you want the best for your children. Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce The Long-Term Athlete Workshop. Putting them in sports is a great way for them to learn discipline, creating character, and learning something new that one day...
The Basics of Nutrition
Nutrition is such a big part of the puzzle to become our best selves. Educating ourselves and paying attention to what we put into our body is just as important as working out. Proper fueling with the right nutrients can do magical things, as well as achieving the...
Performance Announces Sponsorship of the Hawkeye 25K/50K Trail Run
Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce it will be sponsoring The 2021 Hawkeye Fallout 50K/25K/10M on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 in Solon, Iowa. This trail run, which many Performance staff and members have participated in, wraps around scenic...
Workout of the Week #13
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT Equipment Needed: BOSU® Ball 3 Rounds, Complete 12 Reps...
Kari Kempf | Success through Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching, and the InBody at Performance Health & Fitness
Kari Kempf is a client that has seen tremendous success these past few months – on the scale and with non-scale victories. Despite the pandemic, she made a commitment to herself and her wellness goals and found a way to prioritize her health and daily habits. She...
Rowing Challenge + Benefits of Utilizing a Rower for a Total Body Workout
When it comes to implementing the best fitness program for you and your goals, most people think that if I want to get strong then the only thing I need to do is to lift heavy weights, then completely disregard flexibility training or cardiovascular exercise. Then the...