Let's get straight to the point - you need to take in fewer calories than you burn to lose weight. There’s no way around it, despite a constant effort by supporters of fad diets trying to convince you otherwise. The “calories in / calories out” method is built on the fact that to maintain a steady body weight, the amount of calories you eat needs to equal the amount you burn up. “Calories in” means the calories you obtain from foods you eat, and “calories out” is the amount

Are you interested in seeing how much your fitness level can improve in just 14 days? Are you ready to create a positive change in your life? Join our free 14-day fitness study. You will be guided by some of Philadelphia's most knowledgeable trainers, dietitians and fitness specialists. Register below. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: +Register for free by completing the form below. +Attend the first session on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM. +Receive an initial and final a

AFC Fitness’ personal trainers recommend warming up properly to help prevent injuries while involved in any kind of physical activity like sports and working out at the gym. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognizes two main forms of stretching - static and dynamic. According to the ACSM, static stretching, or traditional stretching as it’s also known, is best performed post-workout or can be done on its own. It includes isolating and moving a muscle to it’s

Maybe it’s the number you weighed in college, or a figure that just “feels right.” Chances are you probably have an ideal body weight in mind, a magical number that you’re aiming for or sticking to. But which number is an ideal weight for your health? Figuring out your ideal weight is an important step when trying to lose weight and improve your well-being. But there are literally thousands of weight calculators, apps and online tools proclaiming to be the most accurate. So,

A frequent misunderstanding about protein is that the nutrient can be only found abundantly in non-vegetarian foods like meat and eggs. When actually, plants can also provide you with a daily intake of protein, minus the cholesterol. This makes vegetable protein an important nutrient for losing weight, overall fitness and health, and building muscle mass. Getting more of your protein from plants also benefits the planet, too. That’s because meat and dairy production requires

Whether you are a newcomer to the fitness community or an experienced athlete, you know that starting a new exercise routine provides fresh surges of energy and inspiration. However, it can be difficult to maintain the same motivation and drive after a couple months of working out. Here are 5 helpful hacks to get you motivated again and back on track to reaching your goals. 1. Add milestone events to your plan What is your reason for going to the gym again? To get thin or st

So many of us have been there. You started strong - exercising and eating healthier than ever while you saw your weight consistently go down. But now your weight-loss has come to a standstill. But before you get down on yourself, you might just need some fresh thinking to get back on track. Here are some healthy eating tips that can help break through a weight-loss plateau. Your diet should include mostly plant-based foods Ask any dietitian at AFC Fitness and they’ll tell

The 3 time world dance champion, Emmy nominated choreographer, and 10 season pro on Dancing With The Stars will be back at AFC Fitness on Sunday, February 24, 2019 teaching LaBlast, his popular dance fitness program! LaBlast includes a variety of dance moves including Jive, Tango, Samba, Disco, Paso Doble, Cha Cha, Waltz and more! The CEO of LaBlast and professional dancer is most known for his ten seasons on the hugely popular TV show Dancing With The Stars. Whenever he’s n

AFC’s is celebrating 20 years on the Main Line and our 27th year in business. Our Bala Cynwyd location, which is a 110,000 square-foot athletic and fitness center, now has new fitness class studios, larger common areas and walkways. Additionally, there is a new coffee bar, second floor updates, expanded parking lot, babysitting room, as well as new equipment, services, class programming and more. Check out the pics below. Located at 601 Righters Ferry Road in Bala Cynwyd,

The following workshops will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd. 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Creative Dance |Parent and Child |Ages 3-5 |$30 Register for the 10:00 am Workshop The Creative Dance Workshop provides an intro to dance fundamentals while improving your child's motor skills, social skills, imagination, and confidence. 12:45 - 2:00 PM | Ballet and Jazz Funk | Ages 6-10 | $30 Register for the 12:45 pm Workshop This workshop will introduce

Are you ready to create a positive change in your life? Join our 14-day fitness study! You will be guided by some of Philadelphia's most knowledgeable trainers and fitness specialists. Register below. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: +Register by completing the form below +Begins Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM. +Receive an initial and final assessment with a fitness specialist. +Work with personal trainers and fitness specialists. +Challenge yourself with dynamic, fat-shr

The 3 time world dance champion, Emmy nominated choreographer, and 10 season pro on Dancing With The Stars will be at AFC Fitness on December 17, 2018 teaching LaBlast, his popular dance fitness program! LaBlast includes a variety of dance moves including Jive, Tango, Samba, Disco, Paso Doble, Cha Cha, Waltz and more! The CEO of LaBlast and professional dancer is most known for his ten seasons on the hugely popular TV show Dancing With The Stars. Whenever he’s not dancing on

If you travel for business or with family over the holidays, it can be tough to feel yourself. Whether the journey is by car or plane, there is no doubt that confined seats, standing in lines and limited food options make it tough to stay on track with healthy ways. The key is to stay balanced and be at your best… by planning ahead. These three tips can help. Prep to avoid travel stress Airport security lines and road traffic can be unpredictable. The next time you travel, t

Of course, exercise is great for you, but are your workouts yielding the best results? If you’re not able to advance your training to the next level or if nagging aches and injuries are slowing you down, you may need to improve your exercise recovery routine. As you train with weights, run, do a cycling class, play sports, etc, any strain on your body tells it that it needs to be better prepared to deal with the condition in the future. The strain triggers a repair process

It can be tough to stay in shape and eat healthy once you’re over 30. The carefree days of eating anything you want and not gaining weight end for most. Especially if you have fallen out of (or never started) going to the gym. As you age, there's a lot more to manage in life: a career, home, spouse, children, pets to name a few. It’s also not helpful that temptation is around every corner, whether it's treating yourself to donuts at the office, or having drinks at the end of

The day-to-day routine of a job and demands by your co-workers and boss can be stressful. Fortunately, there is nothing better than exercise to help ease the effects of job pressures. A heart-pumping cardio kickboxing class is a sure-fire way to help you release from the demands of the corporate world! 60 Minutes of ME-Time After a long day at work, it may be easy to push off your workout to tomorrow. But, if you stick with your exercise schedule you will begin to see that y

To celebrate AFC’s 20th Anniversary in Bala Cynwyd and our 27th year in business, we are about to embark on some exciting changes. Our Bala Cynwyd location, a 110,000 square-foot athletic, fitness and wellness center, will undergo major upgrades and renovations all over the club including new class studios, larger common areas and walkways, second floor updates, parking lot expansion, babysitting room, as well as equipment, services and class programming and more. Below, che

Attend a free IGNITE group training session at AFC Fitness in Feasterville. Contact the front desk for session times. Call 215-355-2700. Torch up to 800 calories in one hour: this is 22% of 1 pound! What is IGNITE? IGNITE is functional group training led by certified personal trainers , using TRX suspensions, battle ropes, kettlebells, sand bags, and other functional modalities designed to burn fat and build muscle simultaneously. Workouts consist of fun, high energy, as we

It seems there has been more news in the past few years about the overall health benefits of exercise than in all years prior. The increase is largely due to the fact that exercise is now considered as important to managing health factors as prescribed medicine. This is because we now know that cardiovascular conditions like high blood pressure, strokes and heart problems are reduced by exercise. And we know that exercise helps us feel more confident, alleviates depression, a

Getting to the gym for long sustained workouts isn’t always possible. Schedules are busy these days and working exercise in to a routine can be hard. But a daily trip to the gym, even just for a short workout, could help you live longer and avoid a premature death, according to new research. A study by doctors and scientists at Duke University was recently highlighted in the Journal Of The American Heart Association, revealing that a person’s risk of developing disease or d