Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Partner with Performance
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are extremely excited to have Performance Health & Fitness and Performance Therapies back as the Official Strength & Conditioning Provider of the team (as well as the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider). Like...
Performance Donates a 6-Month Gym Membership to Fight with Flash Fundraiser
The Fight with Flash Foundation is hosting it's 6th Annual Fight with Flash Charity Golf Classic this Friday (September 10th, 2021) at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The Fight with Flash foundation was created to honor Austin “Flash” Schroeder, who passed away at...
Performance Health & Fitness Welcomes New General Manager, Jason Moore
We are excited to announce and introduce our new General Manager, Jason Moore! Jason attended the University of Iowa and studied Recreation and Sports Management. He has been involved in the fitness industry for 15+ years and has held nearly every position in a health...
Workout of the Week #21
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: Timer or Clock For each movement, work...
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...
Performance Health + Fitness Welcomes 3 New Personal Trainers!
Performance Health + Fitness is excited to welcome Troy, Megan and Tyrel to the team! We are excited to add 3 talented individuals to our team as Personal Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches! Get to know Troy, Megan, and Tyrell: Troy Kauffman | Personal...
Workout of the Week #18
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 3 Sets of Exercises 15-Minutes Each (45 Minutes Total)...
The HIIT List: 5 Reasons to up the Intensity
By Finlay Macdonald for Fit Planet courtesy of Les Mills. It’s been called the closest thing to an exercise pill. And while it might take a bit more effort, there is now no doubt at all that high-intensity interval training is just what the doctor ordered. Anyone who...
Workout of the Week #17
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 25 Reps of EachPush-upsCrunchesSupermansDead BugsBand...
Workout of the Week #16
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 sets, 8 reps of each movement (8 per side where...
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...
The Importance of Checking Your Blood Pressure
February is American Heart Month! It is important to educate ourselves on the heart, it’s function and what we can do to improve the overall function. There is a reason that the heart is located in the middle part of our body, because it’s the most important organ for...
Workout of the Week #12
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 45 seconds of work + 30 seconds of rest Complete 2...
The Physical and Mental Challenge of Staying “Fit”
Have you ever tried dribbling 2 basketballs? What about 3? 4? The more basketballs you add, the harder it becomes to dribble them all at once. Multi-tasking is a very difficult concept that most (if not all) of us cannot truly do. This is the challenge of staying...
Workout of the Week #11
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: Set of Kettlebells (light) +...
Yoga: The Science Behind the Ancient Art
By Emma Hogan for Fit Planet courtesy of Les Mills. We all know that yoga is good for us… but why exactly? Always on the hunt for answers, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite facts about yoga – highlighting all the benefits that come from getting your ‘Om’ on....