When I am designing workouts for my clients, I’m working with four different variables. The first three are the most common: resistance, repetitions, and sets. But the fourth? Rest. Some exercises are meant to be performed continuously. But usually a workout is designed to be performed at a higher intensity that requires some sort of […]
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Three questions for the competitors
Earlier this month we posted a quick note on Facebook about two of our staff members, Chelsey and Vanessa after they competed in local fitness competitions. We are so proud of them and we wanted to know more. Here’s three questions for the competitors. How would you describe the training? Chelsey: I typically train 5–6 […]
Monday is a Good Day
Monday was a holiday, so of course it was a good day. I didn’t ride, but I thought about it. I wondered if thinking about riding counted as training, since I must have spent 30 minutes just thinking about it. My Monday Night Ride group is now starting earlier. We’ve found that the earlier start […]
Acupuncture 101: 6 reasons to try it in 2016
Make the year 2016 your healthiest yet, take a look at these 6 reasons to add Acupuncture to your health regime. Acupuncture helps you get a good night’s sleep. Insomnia is a very common complaint. Luckily, acupuncture is often highly effective at helping treat those sleepless nights. Even if you’re already a good sleeper, acupuncture can […]
Protein Powders: How do I buy a safe product? Which one is best?
When choosing a protein powder the choice can be quite difficult. You see the list of ingredients and get overwhelmed. Reviews.com did the work for you. They did a comprehensive study of over 675 products and 111 different brands while getting the advice of dietitians and fitness experts. They considered the concerns of artificial sweeteners, illegal substances and […]
Three Reasons to Join a Gym
Three Reasons to Join a Gym Every once in awhile a person needs to take an inventory of the tools we have in life. Are we moving towards our goals? Do I have the right tools for the job? Are we using our tools to the best of our ability? We often think about our […]
Madison Marathon
This weekend is the 21st running of the Madison Marathon. Not only is Pinnacle Health + Fitness a major sponsor, but we have some members running and other members volunteering. Race events like this happen all year long in Madison and bring a lot of excitement to the community. At Pinnacle our goal is to […]
Pinnacle Featured on Wisconsin Realestate
We were recently featured on Wisconsin Real Estate, one of the top sites for Madison, WI Real Estate. Check out the article here: Fantastic Fitness and Amazing Amenities Welcome You at Pinnacle Health + Fitness.
Water Works – For Fitness and Weight Loss
Before I had my left hip replaced a year ago, I could barely walk with a cane due to hip and knee pain. After my surgery, I did my physical therapy exercises, but still lacked muscle mass, core strength and mobility. I also had significant knee pain. I began to attend water exercise classes regularly […]
Working with a Trainer made a difference
My name is Tracy Roth and I have a success story that I would like to share. I have been working with Karl Barton for about two months. In these past two months I have seen drastic changes in my over all mental and physical health. Words alone cannot express how much Karl has done […]