Compiled by Nancy Price
According to webmd.com, there are several excuses people are most likely to give for not exercising. The most popular excuse? “I don’t have time,” followed by “I’m too tired” and “exercise is boring.” Southside fitness facilities have heard them all and have an answer for each excuse. Feeling tired after work? Find a facility that has a penalty or fee for not showing up or cancelling your workout. If you find exercise boring, find something you enjoy doing that matches up with your goals. Whether your goal is losing weight, gaining more energy or meeting new friends in a fun group environment, the following centers offer something for everyone.
9Round Fitness
239 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 300-1830
9round.com
What is the key to being successful in your fitness goals?
No doubt … first you have to find something that you enjoy doing, something that is fun, something you won’t dread. 9Round offers something fun and different and the first workout is free. Once you’ve found something you enjoy, make sure it matches up with your goals. It’s important to write your goals down and track how you are progressing toward them. At 9Round, we offer body composition scans so that you can measure not only your weight, but lean muscle mass and body fat mass so you can see real results. Another important factor is to find a workout or accountability partner. There will be those times (even if you love your gym) that you just don’t feel it. That’s where an accountability partner can help. Don’t have one? 9Round is a very close community and our members find new friends with similar interests in the gym. Lastly, share your goals with our trainers and they will help keep you on track and accountable as well.
Describe your preferred exercise routine and why it works.
It’s important to vary your workout and not just focus on the same thing each time. You adapt and eventually plateau, so in every workout we address the entire body in different ways. We jump rope to focus on coordination and balance, lift light weights to tone, punch heavy bags to strengthen and build the core, hit double-end and speed bags to increase hand-eye coordination, quickness and coordination, and with every station work the core. The best part is that we write out the workout for you and a trainer guides you through the entire workout so that you can maximize your time in the gym. It truly is a full-body workout that is suited for any fitness level.
What advice would you give to someone who is new to fitness prior to them choosing an exercise regimen?
Don’t let fear or intimidation keep you from having fun and pursuing your fitness goals. The hardest part of starting anything new is walking through the doors for the first time. I have talked to so many members who have told me they almost didn’t come in because they were afraid but now are so glad they did because it’s the only workout that they truly enjoy and will continue. Our trainers greet everyone with a smile and make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in and will get to know you and your goals so we can maximize your experience. The 9Round workout is station based (no classes where you have to be able to keep up) so you can work out at your pace and ability without the pressure. Our trainers are there for you and would love to see you walk through the door!
Life Systems Martial Arts
520 N. Madison Ave. Suite A, Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-5556
lifesystemsmartialarts.com
What is the key to being successful in your fitness goals?
Consistency is so important. We have that thing called life that can get in the way but to reach your goals consistency is an important key element. As it is said, “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” There will be days that you just don’t want to work out. Believe me, I have those days too. It may not be the best workout you had but it is a workout and you showed self-discipline. Health is a very important part of healthy living and to keep fit. Health starts in the kitchen. I know many have heard this but, “You can’t outwork out a bad diet.” This is probably the main component to reaching your goals. You need the right fuel to feed your body and mind. It varies of course for each person, depending on their level of fitness. You need the right balance of protein, carbs and some fats. I keep that water intake every day too, taking water with me wherever I go.
Describe your preferred exercise routine and why it works.
Everyone has their own workout regimen they may prefer. I can’t answer for others, but I like to keep it fun and interesting and keep my members guessing what the workout will be for that day or week. I believe you need to change it up frequently for muscle confusion so that your muscles don’t adapt. Doing the same thing not only gets boring but you begin to not challenge yourself and you may begin to wonder why you are not reaching your goals. Keep it fun and challenging and this is what we focus on at Life Systems Martial Arts in our kickboxing classes. Our workouts consist of a warm-up, conditioning, kickboxing heavy bags and targets, partner drills, burnouts and cool-downs. With all of this, you get a total full-body workout!
What advice would you give to someone who is new to fitness prior to them choosing an exercise regimen?
I believe the person should try different workouts to see what best fits them. Everybody is different with their interest. Age and fitness levels are a factor of course, too. We do our best to modify each person’s needs and abilities. For folks that need very light impact, try Tai chi or different types of yoga that are good all-around for the mind and body. Cross-training, I think, makes it fun and exciting. I prefer some weight training, kickboxing and martial arts for my workout regimen and meditation. I would always advise a person to talk to their family doctor first before starting a program.
Orangetheory Fitness
1675 W. Smith Valley Road, D5, Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 247-0000
Greenwood.orangetheoryfitness.com
What advice would you give to someone who is new to fitness prior to them choosing an exercise regimen?
It’s important to make yourself work out on those days when you don’t want to go. Schedule your workouts and find a way to hold yourself accountable. Find a facility that has a penalty or fee for not showing up or cancelling your workout. This will help make it more difficult for you to skip when you don’t feel like going. If you find a routine that you like that doesn’t have a penalty to hold you accountable, do it yourself! Place a jar in your house and force yourself to add $10 every time you skip a workout. When the jar is full, donate the amount to a charity chosen by one of your friends or family members. Bring a friend! Research shows that having a workout buddy and support system helps you stay consistent and stick with a program. If you don’t have a friend or workout buddy, think about a group or class where you bond and feel encouraged by the other participants.
Describe your preferred exercise routine and why it works.
I prefer HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts. Interval training in this format allows you to be the most efficient with your time. You can achieve a large amount of work in a short period of time. That’s one of the reasons we’ve seen so many people have success with Orangetheory. They are able to get their cardiovascular and strength-training needs knocked out in one hour (just 4 percent of their day). It’s like a multivitamin for fitness!
What is the key to being successful in your fitness goals?
One of the biggest factors of success is knowing why you’re starting. If you don’t have a clear purpose or a why behind what you’re doing, it will be very easy to skip workouts or settle back into old habits. When you’re passionate about something and believe in the reasoning behind it, it’s much easier to push yourself out of your comfort zones to accomplish the end goal. Focus on how you will feel once you tackle that goal. Once you know your why, use it to stay consistent.
Pilsung ATA Martial Arts
1729 US 31 S., Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-2762
pilsungata.com
What advice would you give to someone who is new to fitness prior to them choosing an exercise regimen?
Look around, try different things and most of all, don’t go it alone. Take a friend; try group classes. If you really want to stick with your new routine, whatever it is, make sure you have an accountability partner, or six. It is easy to give up when no one else is watching and counting on you, but when that friend is waiting for you or that group is expecting you, well, that is harder to skip out on!
What is the key to being successful in your fitness goals?
Choose a plan that works for you. The key to any sustainable success is enjoying what you are doing. If you are a social person then make sure you are getting into a program with others; the group environment and support makes a huge difference.
Describe your preferred exercise routine and why it works.
Personally, my routine has to be functional. Knowing the “why” behind I am doing a particular exercise motivates me. Knowing the “how” for each exercise and its impact on my day-to-day life is important to me. Having purpose provides motivation.
Studio You Yoga & Pilates
862 S. State Road 135, Suite 1, Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-8733
Studioyouyoga.com
- What is the key to being successful in your fitness goals?
At Studio You Yoga & Pilates we strive to help our community reach their fitness goals through the mind and body connection. Many start seeing the benefits of yoga and Pilates based on their consistency and commitment to their practice. It starts with the student establishing their health goals. We offer a variety of classes suited for all levels and we also offer workshops focused on the different aspects of yoga. Our students experience physical and mental benefits by combining yoga and Pilates. They notice an increase in flexibility and strength while also finding anxiety relief and alleviating stress. Our classes are low impact and our instructors offer several modifications tailored to what the student needs, making our studio accessible for anyone.
- Describe your preferred exercise routine and why it works.
My exercise routine is similar to what I recommend to the students. I like to do the exercises the students are practicing so I can better assist during adjustments. Plus, this way I can understand where modifications need to be made. I like to embrace the benefits of yoga and Pilates because it nourishes my body and mind. Based on my exercise experience, it helps me encourage students to try the different variations of yoga and Pilates.
- What advice would you give to someone who is new to fitness prior to them choosing an exercise regimen?
We understand that taking the first step in trying a new fitness routine can be intimidating. At Studio You Yoga and Pilates we want to empower new students and help them feel confident in the first step they have taken. We encourage new students to try out our different classes so they can discover what style helps them the most. We have intro offers for yoga and Pilates. Our knowledgeable team is ready to guide prospective students into their new fitness journey. We are always happy to answer any questions.
