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Come to our Shiloh store, where you will find tons of specials & deals on True, Life, Inspire, Helix, Water Rower, & Cybex fitness equipment! We will be closing the doors at this store on June 30^th, so make sure to come in & take advantage of our special pricing! If you have any questions be sure to call us at 618-206-2399.

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We have deals running on many True Fitness products, such as the True PS 100 treadmill which was the winner in its price range for Best Buy treadmill, as was the ES900 Elliptical! Check out our specials in store or on our website!

Fit Tip: Use Technology to Improve Your Health

Technology can get a bad rap, often blamed for the increasingly sedentary lives many people are leading. But your phone, tablet and television don’t have to be a license to sit still. They can actually be used as motivators to get and stay fit. In fact, in a global survey of exercisers, Life Fitness found that exercisers that use technology to support their workouts consider themselves to be more successful at achieving their weight and fitness goals.  Try one of these tech-driven tools to lead a healthier life:

Heart Rate

A heart rate monitor can be a great tool for monitoring workouts. Most cardio machines feature an embedded heart rate monitor that clearly displays how hard the body is working. You can also wear a heart rate monitor for indoor and outdoor workouts. To effectively us it, it’s important to know your maximum heart rate. This is the highest number of times your heart can beat in one minute and offers a key figure in determining training intensities. Using heart rate to create interval training sessions or steady-state workouts, can strengthen the heart and improve cardiovascular fitness. 

Wearable Fitness Tech

One of the biggest trends in fitness technology is wearable monitoring devices. They come in the form of bracelets or clips and go beyond classic heart rate monitors. Meant to be worn at all times, these devices can measure movement, calories burned, heart rate, sleep patterns, skin temperature and even blood oxygen levels. Most also sync with mobile apps to help you track these vital statistics over time. Investing in these tools and seeing results over time can be a huge motivator. Some of the most popular wearable fitness devices include the Nike+ Fuel Band, Core 2 from Body Media, Fit Bit Flex and Jawbone UP.

Healthy Eating Apps

With the advent of apps that support meal planning, nutrition tracking and calorie counting, it’s never been easier to eat right. Find tools that fit with your lifestyle to educate yourself about your food and take steps towards a healthier diet. Not sure how healthy that granola bar really is? Apps like Fooducate will analyze the nutritional content of a product and give it an easy-to-read grade of A – F.  Meal tracking has been a long trusted technique for improving eating habits, and it’s even easier today with apps like Lose It!, which features a rich database of foods to help you count calories and even sync with Life Fitness cardio equipment.

Social Accountability

One of the greatest fitness benefits technology can provide comes through social accountability. With just a few clicks you can join an online community like Spark People or LFconnect to connect with others trying to get fit. Apps like Fitocracy and Teemo add a sense of gamification and competition with your friends. You can even take your accountability to the next level with GymPact, which charges you real cash every time you miss a scheduled workout.

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Fit Tip: Active Date Ideas to Get the Heart Pumping

Thinking of skipping your workout for a hot date tonight? Think again. Step outside of your sedentary dinner-and-a-movie comfort zone and go for an active date instead. Not only is it great for your health, it can be great for your relationships, too. The next time you’re making plans with your significant other, try one of these active date ideas:

Try something new. Choose an activity that is both new and physically challenging to you and your partner; the fun is often in the unknown. For example, try indoor rick climbing, ice-skating, kayaking or snowboarding. You might just discover a new workout you both enjoy. 

Play a game built for two. If you pick an activity designed for pairs, you’ll be up and moving all evening long. Schedule a game of tennis, badminton, squash or even table tennis (it is an Olympic sport). Even a game of pool or darts will get you moving more than posting up at the bar.   

Train together. Sign up for a race together and schedule training walks/runs as you would a date night. Working towards a common goal is a great way to develop a relationship. You can cheer each other on, keep each other motivated and plan for race day together.

Put on your dancing shoes. Dance the night away at a club or concert for a great cardio workout. Better yet, take a ballroom dance or swing class to really step up the heat.

Skip the pay per view. Staying in for a romantic evening at home doesn’t have to equal laziness. Go out for an evening walk or take the dog to the local park. Get off the couch and try an active video game like Wii Kinect or Dance Dance Revolution.

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Fit Tip: Four Workouts You Haven’t Tried Yet

he New Year is the perfect time to shake up your fitness routine and there are plenty of exciting and new workouts to choose from. Here are four workouts you probably haven’t tried, but should:

Mud Runs. Mud runs are growing in popularity because they bring back the kid in you. There are many different types of mud runs with varying degrees of difficulty. The courses can involve climbing over stuff, jumping over fire, balancing across a log, crawling under wire, slogging through waist high mud puddles and scaling walls. People are attracted to mud runs because of the sense of adventure, the camaraderie, the challenge and the fun of getting dirty. Oh, it’s also a great workout.

HIIT. This workout is interval training with two extra words:  high intensity.  High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts alternate periods of work with periods of recovery.  The interval times may vary and the exercises can be a combination of both strength and cardio.  The key is to go at a high effort level during the work periods and make the most of your recovery so you can hit it again.  HIIT is all about working smarter, not longer. 

CrossFit. Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard of CrossFit and the Workout of the Day (WOD). These intense workouts mix up body weight exercises with plyometrics, weights and sprints. The workout changes daily and the instructor pushes you to give it your all.  It’s a back to basics approach and can be modified for varying fitness levels. 

Barre Workouts. In just one hour, a barre class will work every major muscle group in your body. It’s low impact, fun and if you are consistent you can see incredible results. Most barre studios combine light weight work with isometric toning and ballet inspired moves.  But the workouts are for all ages and absolutely any fitness level.  Dance experience and flexibility are not required.  It’s hot among the Hollywood crowd and a fun way to cross train.

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What Works for Weight Loss: Negative or Positive Feedback?

A few weeks ago, TV broadcaster Jennifer Livingston in LaCrosse, Wis. defended herself against Mike Thompson, a viewer who criticized her for not being a responsible role model as an overweight, public personality. He asked her to reconsider her responsibility to promote a healthy lifestyle. Livingston made a public response where she said she’s more than a number on a scale, and that Mr. Thompson was out of line with his email. While the dust has settled on that exchange, the story brings to the surface a great weight loss question for discussion: What’s more motivating, positive or negative feedback?

Painful, but motivating? I’ve heard many people say that sometimes hearing the truth—even from strangers—can be painful, but motivating. Oftentimes people get so caught up with work, kids, stress and life that their personal health becomes the last thing they think about. Exercise, unfortunately, is the first thing that falls off of a daily routine when people are in a time crunch. When that happens it can take a jolt from an outsider to shine a light on their daily decisions and the toll they take on our health.

Is there a fine line? On the other hand, there’s a big difference between a friend encouraging you to exercise or keep food journals together versus a random email or online post from a stranger. It’s inappropriate to go around making judgments about people without knowing their story—or more importantly—them. It’s great to encourage family and friends to make healthy choices, as long as it is done in a respectful and encouraging way. It's never productive to only criticize.

Positive, but tough. I am wired toward the positive and have been since I was a kid.  Glass half full has been my motto forever and maybe I’m overly optimistic at times.  But, I believe you can attract more bees with honey. Having a positive mindset doesn’t mean I let people off the hook. I am positive and tough. People should be tough on themselves and get honest about the choices they are making and how those choices are impacting their health. I think people should take responsibility for their health. I am not into excuses. As a fitness trainer, there’s a balance to strike between encouragement and being tough. I do believe that those four words, “I don’t have time” are worthless and I tell my clients to switch those four words to this: “I choose to do something else I feel is more important.” Ouch! It’s a bit of a reality check. Are your health and happiness not important? I have always believed that in order for people to keep a habit, they have to enjoy it.

What motivates you to live a healthier life? Are you the kind of person who would rather have a trainer screaming in your face or someone smiling and encouraging you?

Comment and let us know! 

 

 

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Fit Tip: Multi-Machine Cardio Workouts

exercise xenophobe (noun): 1. Any individual who works out on the same machine every day and is comfortable with their current workout. 2. An exerciser who avoids trying out an unfamiliar machine. See also: In an exercise rut.

Ok, that is a fictional term. But repeating the same cardio routine every day is getting a little dull, right? Not to worry; this 30 minute triple cardio workout is guaranteed to put some pep in your step. Simply spend ten minutes on three different cardio machines for a workout that will spice up any routine.

Try something new.  Make like Magellan and go exploring. Have you steered clear of the Summit Trainer or avoided the cardio rowing machine in favor of a familiar treadmill?  Conquer the foreign territory of a new piece of equipment by committing to a 10 minute session.  Using your muscles in a different way will reinvigorate your mind, too. Here’s a triple workout to try: Start with three minutes of walking to warm up, followed by seven minutes of walking at a fast pace on the treadmill. Then switch to the elliptical cross-trainer for the next ten minutes. Finally, hop onto an upright bike and pedal briskly for seven minutes, and decrease your speed for three minutes to cool down.  

Throw a wrench in it. Once you’ve acquainted yourself with each different cardio machine, change up your program to combat boredom and stave off humdrum-ness. Jack up the incline or add hand weights to your walking workout on the treadmill. Choose an elliptical with handlebars to get your upper body moving at the same time.  Try increasing the resistance on your stationary bike and make it a hill workout instead of a flat ride.

Minimize time to maximize results. Keeping your workout on each machine shorter in duration means you can pay more attention to your body and its movements instead of zoning out. Make the most of your limited time on each machine by pushing your intensity to achieve results.

Success, multiplied. Exercising on different pieces of equipment engages many more muscles than a workout on one machine would, including two of the most important muscles we have: our brains and our hearts.  Cardiovascular exercise improves heart health, and planning each new triple program will engage your mind as well.

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Ask the Trainer: Am I sweating too much?

You’ve asked and we’ve got the answers to your most pressing summer workout questions. Have a question you want answered by the Life Fitness Academy trainers in future posts? Leave a comment below!

Q: Am I sweating too much or not enough?

A: Did you know there are two to four million sweat glands throughout the body? Sweat is essential to survival and serves as the body’s cooling mechanism. Everyone is unique in how much or how little they sweat based on how active their sweat glands are. There are four factors that can affect the amount: messages from the brain that tell your body it’s overheated, hormones, emotions and physical activity. Instead of worrying about the amount of sweat, pay attention to your hydration level, especially when exercising during the hot summer months. The easiest way to measure how much you sweat and how much water you lose, is to weigh yourself without clothes before an hour of exercise. After that hour, weigh yourself without clothes again. For each pound lost, you lost approximately 16 oz. of fluid. Focus on staying hydrated and replenishing the fluids and electrolytes lost during your workout.

Q: When is it too hot to exercise outside?

A: The heat index tells you what the temperature feels like when combining the air temperature and the relative humidity. For example, if the air temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity is 70 percent, then it's going to feel as if it's 106 degrees. Most NCAA athletic trainers will not recommend exercising outside when the heat index is greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Check your local weather station to determine your heat index.

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Fit Tip: Improve Your Speed; Improve Your Game

The difference between catching and missing that long touchdown pass (or the train for your morning commute) comes down to only seconds and inches, but can end up costing a lot more.  Put some hustle behind your muscle and improve your overall speed with these easy and quick tips.

Do Strength Training. View your body as an engine: more horsepower means quicker acceleration and faster speeds overall. Focus on building strength throughout your lower body with calf raises, squats, lunges and leg presses, and pay special attention to your hip flexors.  Powerful hip flexors will improve your range of motion and are the key to sprinting faster. Try the Dual Adjustable Pulley machine for single leg and balance work. In addition to your lower body, strengthening your core will improve your speed, balance, and agility by fortifying the connection between the muscles of the upper and lower body.

Do Plyometrics. Plyometric training involves high-intensity, explosive muscular contractions, which enables your muscles to exert maximum force in the shortest amount of time possible, thereby improving your speed. Pre-stretch your muscles and then harness their maximum force by utilizing jumping, bounding, and hopping movements. Jumping jacks, split jumps, squat jumps and box jumps will torch calories and build lean muscle while helping you log faster times.

Do Intervals. Amp up your overall speed with interval training, which alternates short, high intensity bursts of speed with slower recovery phases in a single workout. Interval training will enhance your cardiovascular capacity (the ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles) and ultimately leads to increased acceleration and speed.

Put on the Brakes. Speed is more than just a mad, reckless dash. As an athlete, maintaining control over your movements and agility is paramount to your performance. You can’t stop and turn on a dime with your legs flailing wildly beneath you, right? The key to slowing down is to have flexible legs, bent knees and lowered hips. Staying low will occur naturally if you are strong enough. Practice flexibility training multiple times per week.  Warm up before workouts with dynamic movements and cool down with static stretches. 

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Fit Tip: Strength Training Technique

Do you ever cringe when you see someone lifting weights because their form is so bad, you can almost predict a disaster? Well, your concern is warranted. Lack of proper technique can lead to all sorts of injuries including sprains, strains, fractures and more.

If you or someone you know needs a little refresher about strength training technique and form, follow these tips.

Stand up tall and breathe. Posture is important. Stand tall with your chin up, chest lifted and shoulders up, back and down. Don’t hunch over or hold tension in your neck. Contract your abs during strength training to protect your lower back. And make sure you breathe instead of holding your breath, exhaling on the exertion.  

Use muscle not momentum. Don’t use momentum to lift weights – engage your muscles. Avoid swinging the weights and instead lift and lower with purpose through the range of motion. You will activate more muscle fibers and get better results. As a rule of thumb, if you cannot lift a weight without swinging it, it is too heavy.

Solicit help.  If using machines, take a quick look at the placard on the machine. Read the instructions and understand which muscle(s) you will be using. If you are using free weights and have questions about your knee positioning or arm movement, consult a personal trainer or take a group fitness strength class to get tips for proper technique.

Use all muscle groups. One of the most efficient ways to build muscle is to do compound exercises—those that work more than one muscle group at a time. For example, a walking lunge requires multiple muscle groups such as your quads, glutes, hip flexors and hamstrings. Throw in a bicep curl as you do each lunge and now you are also working your biceps.

Make sure you feel it. If you aren’t feeling anything after 12-15 reps, the weight or resistance is probably too light. Change up your weight or the machine so that after 12 reps you are feeling fatigue. Listen to your body and make sure to differentiate between muscle pain and muscle fatigue. Muscle pain is “ouch that really hurts”.  Muscle fatigue is “wow I’m getting tired, can barely do another rep”.  Never work through intense pain.

When strength training, make sure to alternate the muscles you are working out. If you are sore, allow a day or two of recovery before working those muscle groups again. Aim to get in some strength training two to three times every week.

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Fit Tip: Try the Top Trends in Group Exercise

With exercise, if you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. To help you avoid the dreaded weight-loss plateau, we've rounded up some of the top trends in group exercise.

Most clubs offer a wide range of classes for all fitness levels and interests like group cycling, boot camp, power yoga or a kickboxing class. Sign up for a class to mix up your routine or better yet, do a different workout each day. It’s important to have fun, try new things and change fitness routines often. 

Strength Training

Group strength training remains a top trend due to increased awareness of its long-term health benefits and the knowledge that cardio alone isn’t enough. Strength training is ideal for all ages and fitness levels. Today’s group strength classes incorporate lots of fun accessories: medicine balls, Bosu balls, hand weights, kettlebells, and resistance bands. Stronger muscles mean better health, higher metabolism and slower aging, a better profile and a confidence boost.

Mind and Body

Many group fitness programs are incorporating mind/body classes. Yoga not only improves flexibility, but can enhance your spiritual growth, improve your productivity and even reduce stress.  From yoga sculpt to hot yoga there are a slew of classes to choose from, so experiment and try a few different formats.

Core Work

Everyone wants stay healthy and live vigorously for as long as possible and we know core strength is key to mobility. Staying agile and working on core strength with the guidance of a group fitness instructor can help prevent back pain, tone your mid-section and help you move with ease throughout your day.  Try Pilates or a core boot camp class for an intense core workout.

Dance

Classes like Zumba have taken the fitness industry by storm. These fun, booty-shaking workouts don’t require prior dance experience and are a great form of cardio. Barre Classes have also become more popular over recent years. You don’t have to be a ballerina to try one out either. Most incorporate ballet-like moves at the barre that focus on high repetitions and help to firm your thighs and buns and tighten your core.  Form, alignment and technique are emphasized.

Find a new type of group fitness that appeals to you, and soon your mind and your body will be reaping the benefits.

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Finding Your Way Around the Weight Room

Understanding how to use and progress through the weight machines at the gym helps you not only get a good workout, but also avoid injury. Weight machines offer a fixed motion system where exercises are guided by the machine, helping target specific muscle groups in a stabilized, controlled environment. It’s a great way to add variety to the functional strength training workouts you may already be doing with free weights, balls and bands. Because range of motion is consistent for each repetition, this type of movement may feel more familiar and intuitive and can help prevent injury and promote good form.  

Every fitness level can benefit from weight machines at the gym, but beginners often feel more comfortable starting with this type of equipment. Advanced exercisers are also attracted to the consistent and dependable range of motion because they can safely use heavier weight to build more strength in specific muscle groups (like a very heavy bench press).

Keep these tips from Life Fitness in mind when using weight machines:

• Select the proper weight machine for the part of the body you wish to work. All weight machines at the gym will have placards that show which muscle groups are being worked.

• Review the instructions and reference the on-product diagram to make sure you're comfortable with the movement.

• Take the time to adjust the weight machine to fit your body. Most machines will have a seat adjustment or options for moving the arm and leg position.

• Pick a weight appropriate for your fitness level. Challenge yourself to fatigue in 10-12 reps. Complete three sets of 10-12 repetitions with a few minutes rest in between before moving to the next machine. 

• Be respectful of the next user. Wipe down the machine and return the settings to a neutral position. 

Here are a few of our favorite machines to get you started and give you a full body workout:

1. Chest Press Machine: Flat or incline, you sit or lay down, grip a pair of handles, and then push your arms out and away from your body. 

2. Pull-Down Machine: You sit down, reach up to grab the bar and pull it down towards your torso, until the bar touches your chest. This works your lats.

3. Seated Row Machine:  It’s the exact opposite motion of the chest press: sit and pull the weight towards your body.

4. Leg Press Machine: Lie down, bend your knees, place your feet on the platform and press your legs away from your body.

5. Abdominal Crunch Machine: There are several variations of this machine with the main movement crunching forward and contracting the abs.

This Fit Tip was provided by Life Fitness August 15th, 2012

Quick Workouts

Lack of time and motivation seem to be the most common roadblocks for not participating in a regular exercise program for many people nowadays. The recent  economic times have caused many people to take on more than one job to make ends meet. If you fall into this category and cannot even fathom having time to exercise, it is time to rethink your exercise strategy now.

A common misconception is that one has to spend countless hours in the gym to gain any health benefit. According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) recommendations, most adults need to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Key points that ACSM adds are:

• Exercise can be met through 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (five days per week) or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (three days per week).
• One continuous session and multiple shorter sessions (of at least 10 minutes) are both acceptable to accumulate desired amount of daily exercise.

These guidelines help people understand how even a little goes a long way. Breaking up exercise sessions could have several benefits, including:

• Finding 10-15 minutes in the morning or during lunch break for exercise, such as a brisk walk, can be much easier than blocking off an entire hour.
• During and after exercise, your metabolism will increase. Doing two shorter workout sessions in one day will help keep your internal engines fuming.
• Realizing that you are not getting ready to spend one to two hours in the gym can help motivate you and help you stick with a routine. It’s easier to anticipate and participate in two shorter bouts of exercise.

Try early morning cardio exercise before breakfast and the workday and then finish out your day by a post-work or end of the day resistance training session or yoga class. I have an extremely busy schedule. I find that if I split up my cardio and resistance training in the day, I am much more consistent with my exercise, as well as more motivated to get the gym and knock out a great workout.

Other tips for getting in quick workouts:

• Keep a small clean up kit in your gym bag: baby wipes, extra makeup, deodorant and dry shampoo
• Store your gym bag and an extra set of clothes in your car to get a workout in whenever the opportunity arises.
• Find a friend to go with you on quick walks or runs during lunch.
• Keep a few quick, total-body workouts in your back pocket to do at home

Remember that everyone is unique. Find a time that works for your schedule and go from there. And keep pressing forward. Don’t dwell on past failures; focus on the here and now and what your daily schedule is composed of.

You can do it. Make a decision and start today.

 This Fit Tip was provided by Life Fitness July 24th, 2012

TRAIN LIKE AN ATHLETE

TRAIN LIKE AN ATHLETE

Most sports fans can rattle off the names and recent successes of their favorite athletes without giving it much thought, so why not use them as fitness inspiration?

If you want to take your workouts up a notch, follow these tips from Life Fitness to train like a pro.

Be committed. Make exercise a part of your everyday life, instead of just temporary activity. Athletes are always thinking about how to improve their performance and stay committed to reaching new goals. Start by being committed enough to work out even on those days even when you don't feel like it.

Do drills. You can improve your fitness with conditioning drills that pro's use:

• Take it to the court and try 20 minutes of hoop shots, inspired by basketball
• Find the punching bag in your gym and do three sets of 30 jabs, inspired by boxing
• Head outdoors and try three sets of 30 quick high knees, inspired by football
• Try out three sets of 15 diagonal lunge hops, inspired by speed skating

Do intervals. Intervals are one of the quickest ways to lose fat and annihilate your competition. In their simplest form, intervals are short bursts of high-intensity exercise separated by periods of lower intensity effort.

Intervals activate the metabolic systems in the body and improve athletic performance while sizzling off body fat.

Regularly update your goals. Set a specific goal and put all of your focus on that one goal until you achieve it; then set a new goal and work toward it. Athletes often push themselves to continually up their game by meeting and setting new goals.

Watch any top athlete compete and you will be inspired by their superb coordination, quick reflexes and sculpted body. Bring out your inner athlete and ramp up your workouts. Game on!

 This Fit Tip was provided by Life Fitness July 16th, 2012

26th Annual Fitness Wonderland Sale!

On December 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th, Fitness Showcase will feature its 26^th Annual Fitness Wonderland Sale at all 7 of our Midwest Locations. 

Our Fitness Wonderland Sale is the largest fitness equipment sales event of the year, where for 3 days only (Friday, Dec. 9th, from 10am - 7pm, Sat. Dec. 10th, from 9am - 6pm, and Sunday, Dec. 11th, from noon - 6pm) consumers who are in the market to purchase, or are interested in any type of in-home fitness equipment can take advantage of fantastic savings on the top of the line fitness products by manufacturers like True, Life Fitness, Cybex, and many others. As the exclusive True fitness equipment dealer in St. Louis and Springfield, we offer one of the largest selections of premium fitness equipment in the Midwest, with the lowest prices of the year on treadmills, ellipticals, stationary & recumbent bikes, arc trainers and more. Plus, we will be offering free financing for 12 months, or huge cash savings. With the holidays right around the corner, our Fitness Wonderland Sale is a great opportunity to purchase fitness equipment at a discount in order to lose the extra pounds that come from those wonderful holiday meals. Why wait till after the holidays to get started, when you can get ahead now? Buying fitness equipment for your family is a great gift towards a healthy future!

The number one New Year’s resolution people make is to lose weight and or to get fit.  Our early December fitness equipment sale at Fitness Showcase is perfect, because it allows those wanting to get a head start on their New Year’s resolutions and commence post-holiday weight loss, and do so successfully. Most fitness equipment retailers know that resolving to get or stay healthy is popular at the beginning of each year, so most tend to hike their prices around the holidays, but Fitness Showcase is doing just the opposite! 

During the Fitness Wonderland Sale, we will also be offering several great deals & freebies, such as a Free Inspire Abdominal Bar with any Inspire Home Gym Purchase, a Free Life Fitness Body Shape Kit when you purchase Life Fitness Cardio or Strength equipment, and up to $400 off the brand new True M (Motivation) series ellipticals & treadmills!

As a residential and commercial fitness equipment dealer, our only focus is on your Fitness! We combine top-of-the-line specialty home fitness equipment, with the personal touch that only a locally owned and operated enterprise can offer. With seven locations in the Midwest, including St. Louis, Springfield, and Kansas City, our well-informed staff has been serving residential and commercial customers for more than 25 years. Fitness Showcase carries everything you need to start the perfect home gym, including Cybex cardio machines, True and Life Fitness treadmills and ellipticals, stationary bikes, arc trainers, weight benches, free weights, and so much more!

“We have been very satisfied with the fitness equipment we purchased from Fitness Showcase. The workmanship, materials, and quality of each piece of equipment is exceptional. Our athletes are especially proud of the weight room that is furnished with Fitness Showcase’s products, and are enthused about working out with the equipment. Furthermore, the customer service provided by the staff has been first class.”

Ethan Hauck - Lee’s Summit West High School

For more information about Fitness Showcase, or to find the location nearest you,
visit www.fitness-showcase.com.