Persistence Highs

Persistence Highs

According to Kelly McGonagal’s book, The Joy of Movement, trail runner and triathlete Scott Dunlap describes the feeling he gets when he runs this way: “I would equate it to two Red Bulls and vodka, 3 ibuprofen, plus a $50 winning Lotto ticket in your pocket.” The...
Slimming Down After 50

Slimming Down After 50

Did you know that people lose 10% of their muscle mass by age 50? (American College of Sports Medicine). You have your metabolism to thank for this because your body’s muscle is more metabolically active than fat, which burns more energy from the start. And with less...
Maximizing your Time and Results

Maximizing your Time and Results

Are your visits to the gym a little like the movie Groundhog Day where every single visit feels like the same thing over and over with little variety? You get on the same machine for the same amount of time and lift the same weights for the same number of repetitions....
Getting Back to Beechmont Basics

Getting Back to Beechmont Basics

At Beechmont Racquet and Fitness, we’ve always valued the four main elements of wellness and hustled to incorporate them into every bit of who we are. We care about your physical health, your sense of belonging, your level of curiosity, and, most of all, your...
Benefits of Group Fitness

Benefits of Group Fitness

Ever considered Group Fitness classes? Here are four reasons why it could be one of the best decisions you make in your fitness journey.Building communityBuilding a community of people with similar goals and interests is a great way to find the motivation,...
Exercise & Mental Health

Exercise & Mental Health

One of the few positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an increased collective awareness of mental health and wellness. According to a recent article from IHRSA, researchers have observed a steady decline of mental health and wellness in much of society....