Running To Support Mental Health Awareness
Keep Moving Forward to Support Mental Health Awareness The Big O Foundation was created to honor the life of Owen Skelley and use his story to spread mental health education, bring the community together, and support our youth by providing resources for them. Sunday,...
Exercise and Mental Health For Mental Health Awareness Month
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month so let’s talk about how we can use exercise to improve our mental health. This is a topic that has become extremely important to the world, and our community, in the last few years. First, we need to establish benefits of...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of stress in oneself and others. Stress awareness also involves understanding the sources of stress in one's life, whether they be related to work, relationships, or other factors, and...
New Equipment Coming Soon to Performance Health and Fitness!
Exciting things are happening at Performance Health and Fitness! Later this month, we will be rolling out new equipment. With our new, updated equipment, we hope our community is as excited as we are! Our gym might look a little different as we move things around and...
Nextdoor 2023 Neighborhood Favorite Winner
Performance Health and Fitness Voted a Neighborhood Fave in Nextdoor’s 2023 Local Business Awards CORALVILLE, IA, JULY 18, 2023— Performance Health and Fitness has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves, the only annual awards where...
Murph Challenge
Murph Challenge, 2023 Congratulations to all Murph Challenge participants! Our Murph Challenge athletes crushed it this year! This event is very challenging and requires each athlete to do: 1-mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 squats 1-mile run The event is held...
Running To Support Mental Health Awareness
Keep Moving Forward to Support Mental Health Awareness The Big O Foundation was created to honor the life of Owen Skelley and use his story to spread mental health education, bring the community together, and support our youth by providing resources for them. Sunday,...
Exercise and Mental Health For Mental Health Awareness Month
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month so let’s talk about how we can use exercise to improve our mental health. This is a topic that has become extremely important to the world, and our community, in the last few years. First, we need to establish benefits of...
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...
Keep Moving With Functional Strength Training
Throughout my coaching and training in the last few weeks, I have had a few friends tell me that they're getting too old to keep doing the things they enjoy. These friends didn’t have any injuries to hold them back, they just felt that they were getting too old to...
7 Stretches For the Holiday Travel
Happy Holidays to you all! May you enjoy all the yummy food, sweet treats, running around with the family, laughing, staying up late, the card games, and the stiff drinks, but watch out for the stiff joints that can occur with the long travel times. If your daily...
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...
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...
Health + Wellness Tips For Back-To-School
The fun summer days are coming to an end. As you head back into your children’s school activities, it is important to stay consistent with your new routines. Putting your children first will be your top priority as a parent. Be mindful to take care of yourself. One...
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...