When we talk about maximizing metabolic benefits as well as improving strength and speed, sprinting and high intensity interval training rank high on the list. However when utilizing this type of training, and to gain full benefits from this type of training, you must not do it too often and you must have proper recovery, As a matter of fact the recommended amount of time for sprinting or high intensity interval training weekly for most is 2 days with periods of lower intensity exercise and recovery days in between. That is because the amount of work done when we sprint or work at our highest intensity levels is a lot! Life is no different.
We are on our second week of the Slimmer by Summer Challenge right now and some of the participants are on fire with their workouts, meal prepping etc. It is great to see the commitment,motivation, and mindset!! Many of these participants are sprinting right now and it is AWESOME!! In life, as well as our exercise programs, it is important to walk, jog and sprint. We cannot maintain a sprint pace all of the time but you better believe that you should aim to do it consistently, and you should definitely aim to do it if you want to get stronger and better. After all the more consistently you sprint the stronger your run gets and the easier your walk gets.
SO those sprints in life make you stronger for those other periods, but we can’t sprint all of the time. Sometimes it’s easy to feel like you are not doing enough when others around you are sprinting and you are in a recovery mode. Remember we all need to make sure that we are getting sprint days in there and recovery days and steady state run days are equally important when you sprint hard! So think about your life right now. Have you been doing a lot of sprinting? Maybe you are due for a recovery. Has it been awhile since you have sprinted in the gym or in life? Then maybe this week is just that time that you need to turn up the speed and SPRINT!!!!
Shake of the Month – Time for Warm Weather: Tropical Paradise!
If you have a favorite please share it with us too!!!!!
Total Time: 5 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving
Preparation: Place Shakeology, water, 1/2 cup greens (spinach), frozen banana, pineapple, and tangerine and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
For more info on Shakeology, email [email protected] or [email protected]. We have individual packets for sale at FitHouse for $5 each.
What’s Happening at FitHouse NOW?
Schedule Changes
Click HERE for Weekly Class Calendar and Descriptions
Thursday, April 21 – Lunch Crunch with Suzie
Saturday, April 22 8:00 AM – Circuits with Christian
New 5-Week Session Going On Now!
For drop-ins email [email protected]
M-W-F
High School Age 3:15-4:00 PM
Ages 9-13 4:30- 5:15 PM
FitHouse April Edition
Check out what the FitHouse Community has been getting into this April
Men’s Power Hour with Christian
CALLING THE MEN IN THE HO– USE
Small Group Training for the guys
Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 AM
8 men / session
Sign up online or email [email protected]
What’s Upcoming At FitHouse?
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, April 24, 2016
5k Race at 9:15 AM, 10k Race at 10 AM, 2-mile Walk at 10:15 AM
Join FitHouse as we lead race day warm ups and participate for the 5K & 10K Races at Cecil Park.
-Race-Day Registration starts at 8:15 and closes 15 mins. prior to start-
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, May 6, 2016
FitHouse will be at Farm To Fork in South Hills at Bella Serra.
Stop by the FitHouse table at the Farm To Fork South Hills Event At Bella Serra for Recipe Cards, Infused-Water Stations, Nutrition Tips, and Much More… Purchase one of our new ‘Water-Infused Watch Me Sip’ FitHouse Water Bottles while supplies lasts!
SAVE THE DATE: Tentative Date of Thursday, May 19 2016
Time TBA
Join Yoga Extraordinaire, Britney, for a Yoga & Wine event.
“Yoga class? I thought you said pour a glass.”
10k FitHouse Strong Team & 5K FitHouse Stronger Team
Sign up NOW before spots fill for one of our FitHouse teams! Don’t worry you WON’T TRAIN ALONE! We will be adding a time slot for training with us to make the FitHouse Team Strong(er) for July 9th.
10k Competitive 8:05 AM FitHouse Strong
5k Competitive 8:05 AM FitHouse Stronger