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Summer is Coming – Get Your Beach Body Ready Before It’s Too Late!

Springtime is here, and for the golf enthusiasts among us, that means it’s time to get back on the course. The world’s most elite golfers hit the links at Augusta National this week to compete for the coveted Green Jacket at the 80th Masters Tournament. Fans flock to Augusta and tune in on television for a glimpse of the blooming azaleas, towering pines and flowering dogwoods and the tournament that has been home to some of the most memorable moments in golf history.

Even though winter arrived late to the Cincinnati area, it sure made an impact! The snow and cold make it seem like spring is a long way off. In reality, it is right around the corner. Is your body ready? If it is, keep up the great work! If not, it isn’t too late! There is still time to get your body in shape for Spring Break and swimsuit season. Here are some of the great opportunities at Beechmont Racquet and Fitness for you to help get your body beach ready!

You probably haven’t noticed that the club has been a little busier here recently than in the summer months. (That’s a joke! I’m SURE that you’ve noticed). Typically, January and February are hectic gym months as people try to make good on their resolutions to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle.

One of the final scenes from the 1988 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sallyfeatures the title characters, played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, discussing the meaning of the traditional New Year’s song “ Auld Lang Syne .”

As we approach the beginning of a new year, it is only natural that thoughts turn to resolutions. While most of us are enthusiastic about our resolutions on January 1st, most fizzle out by the time we’re addressing our Valentines. Whether you resolve to improve your health and fitness, financial well-being, organizational habits, or other areas of your life, here are some tips to help you make your changes stick.

Everyone looks forward to celebrating the holiday season with friends, family, and coworkers. But the period of time between Thanksgiving the beginning of the New Year can be fraught with challenges to your healthy lifestyle. Endless parties get-togethers, and office celebrations bring with them seemingly daily opportunities to overindulge.

Every August, Cincinnati becomes the focus of the tennis world, when the top men’s and women’s players like Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova come to town to compete in the Western & Southern Open, scheduled this year for August 15-23.

Living a healthy lifestyle is about more than just working out. In addition to your regularly planned workouts or structured classes, there are many other simple adjustments you can make to incorporate healthy living into your daily routine.

We all know that cardio exercise is important for our overall health. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. At Beechmont Racquet and Fitness, we have some the best and most unique cardio equipment settings to help you meet and exceed these recommendations!