April 2009
1 post
Boot Camp Training River North
Contact us for info on our weekly group training classes. We meet every Wednesday at 6 Pm and Saturday’s at 8 Am. Outdoor Boot camp style training is incorperated weather permitting.
Location is the Kinzie street park on Kingsburry or indoors at training Symmetry center on
Ontario street.
March 2008
1 post
Spring into Fitness
Tired of sitting inside and feeling fat? Good news….starting this Wednesday you can put some air in those bike tires or lace up a pair of walk/running shoes and hit the trails. The weather is going to improve for the better and we can finally stop hibernating. Let us know if you need a little help getting ready for all of your summer activities. Golf, volleyball, baseball, triathlon or...
January 2008
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Power Plate Combo
We are now combining the best of “both worlds” in one workout. Resistance training and Power Plate in a 30 minute session individually or in groups of up to four people. The Power Plate Combo is guaranteed to produce results! This is how the power plate is most effective. Both the Power Plate founder and Mark Verstegen,author of Core Performance and Power Plate user for his Athletes...
December 2007
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Power Plate group training
Starting January 1 2008 we are offering Power Plate group training sessions. The training will incorporate lots of Power Plate in combination with weight resistance! There will be 4-6 people in each group. Wednesday and Friday at 6 and 7 PM, Sunday at 11 AM. Each class is 45 minutes We are offering two different packages 12 sessions for $ 400 or 24 sessions for $ 600. For more info or to...
November 2007
4 posts
Gift Certificates
Did you know that by 2015 75% of the American population will be overweight? Beat this prediction and start exercising now! We offer gift certificates for those of you who would like to help a loved one regain control of their health and fitness levels. Enjoy a 25% discount on all couples packages! Call for more details 312 925 9981.
Happy Thanksgiving
We would like to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our clients and those of you visiting our site. November 26 Th marks the start the of the ”Hustle up the Hancock” training program. You can register on our website now. The training team meets twice a week for eight weeks at Symmetry Center located at 401 W Ontario. Condition training with team members that will help you get...
Free Power Plate Session
Fitness Internationals is now offering one free session for anyone who has never tried the Power Plate. Simply go to fitnessinternationals.com, visit the Power Plate page and fill out the contact us option. One of our Power Plate experts will contact you to schedule your 20 minute session!
POWER PLATE SPECIAL !!!!!
THIS WEEKEND ONLY *November 10-11* we are offering special discounted rates for our Power Plate packages. 12 sessions will be offered at $ 600 plus one free session and 24 sessions are offered at $ 1080 with 2 free sessions added. Stop on by and try the Power Plate your self. Free trials from 1-3 Pm on Saturday and 8-11 AM on Sunday. We are located inside Symmetry center on 401 W Ontario...
October 2007
4 posts
Power Plate Open House
Fitness internationals is having its first Power Plate Open house on November 10 from 1-3 Pm and November 11 From 8-11 Am. Anyone who has never experienced the Power Plate is welcome to stop by for demonstrations and in depth explanation on how the Power Plate can benefit you. Used world wide by top-athletes and celebrities the Power Plate is for all people of all ages and physical capabilities.
Goal setting
Try setting some short term goals for your self. You will find that it will be easier to stay motivated and work hard every time you are exercising. Events such as Vacations or reunions offer an excellent target to work towards to. Consider hiring a trainer to help you get ready for your special event. Most trainers offer special pricing if you are willing to commit for 2 months, which is about...
Stress management
Exercising regularly will help your body in dealing with everyday stress levels. Stress breaks your body down if not managed properly. Some people will turn to alternative ”solutions” such as drugs and alcohol to relieve stress. Although more work is required to start exercising the benefits are priceless and irreplaceable. Considder working with a personal trainer to help you in...
Increased strenght in 8 weeks
Here is a easy way to increase your overall body strength in 8 weeks. Start in week one by using mostly basic multi-joint and compound exercises such as Squats, Bench press, Shoulder press, Bent rows and Pull-up. Figure out what your 1 rep is for each exercise. Start in week one at 60 % of your max weight and perform 3 sets of 12 reps. Each week you increase your weight by 5 % lowering...
September 2007
5 posts
Chicago trainer
Renew your commitment to your fitness program! It could be time to change your current exercise routine. Add variety and challenge your self with new exercises every four weeks.
Train to win
Football, tennis, golf or ski. No matter what your favorite sport is this season we will get you in the best possible shape. Enjoy the benefits of our agility programs. Call for your own free evaluation, 312 925 9981
Le Bron James, Madonna and Fitness Internationals
Have something in common. It’s the Power Plate ! You do not have to pay thousands of dollars to excercise with this new technology. We have made Power Plate training affordable for the public. No expensive gym membership needed, you decide when you want to train and we will coach you on how to get the most out of your 20 minute visit with the Power Plate. Increase your metabolism, fight...
Unlimitted Power Plate
The Power Plate is new in Chicago. Enjoy the unlimited benefits from the Power Plate! Use the Power Plate for one month and feel the difference: more flexibility, faster recovery, increased overall strength and much more… Try it for your self. First week of Power Plate training is totally free! Call me today to set up your first workout and start feeling better right away….why wait?
Cheetah, Ballys, Worldgym, Eastbank Club
All great gyms, some better then others. What are you looking for? Ultimately your goal is to probably feel better and look fit, right..? Well let’s get on with it. If you are not noticing any of these improvements you might need to make a change. Feel the difference in twelve workouts and SEE the difference in twenty-four training sessions. Sceptical? I understand, send me your questions...
August 2007
5 posts
112 pounds of body fat
is the combined weight lost by 6 clients of Fitness Internationals year to date. Some people in this group have been training with me all year others are new to the program. As you can imagine all of the people in this group are showing drastic improvements overall. The average weight loss per person, which consists mostly of body-fat, is almost 20 pounds! In addition each person has added lean...
Symmetry Center
Is the home base for Fitness Internationals, Chicago’s premier personal training outlet. This private loft-space has all the amenities you need. just bring your work out clothes, we take care of the rest. Weight resistance, cardio, core training, Power plate its all part of our customized workouts. ” Each client will see significant improvements if they follow the program we lay out...
Power Plate Recovery
Ever wake up the day after a hard weight workout or long run and feel totally fatigued and sore? If so I have the perfect cure, 20 minutes on the Power Plate. Various stretches and Myofascial release through massage and you will move and feel 100 % better. If you have never tried this machine I encourage you to help speed up your body’s natural recovery process in as little as 20...
Cardio at Chicago lakefront
Last Sunday morning was perfect for fitness activity at the lakefront. Without having had any breakfast( except for some supplements) I headed over to the lake on my bike at around 9 am. Once at the lake I stretched the lower and upper body for a good 10 minutes then I started with a run of about 8 minutes of at a slow pace. I walked for 1 minute and then sprinted for about 20-30 seconds, I...
Breakfast of Kings
6 egg whites, 1 yolk scrambled in skillet with olive oil spray. add 1/2 chickenbreast for extra protein. 1/2 cup of oatmeal, add strawberries and blueberries. 2 slices of toasted Ezekiel bread with almond butter. 1 cup of coffee.
July 2007
4 posts
Stronger legs
Start with a 5 min. warm-up on the bike. follow up with all your favorite lower body stretches. Leg extensions start with a light weight and extend up with 2 second hold 15 times. Take a 1 min break in between and repeat for 4 sets, each time performing 15 reps and flexing at the top of the movement. Go to the leg press in your gym and bring the back support back as far it will go. Load a weight...
Fat Burning Cardio Circuit Start with 5 minutes of lower body stretches. Go to stepmill for 10 minutes and walk at the same speed without leaning over with your upper body……Finished, Go directly to Treadmill for a 10 minute walk/ run with 1 minute sprints follwed by 2 minute 5 % incline walks……to finish this workout go directly ( no rest ) to Eliptical trainer for...
Chest Circuit start with one set of pushups followed by shoulder and chest stretches. Lay flat on a bench and perform 10 dumbell flys with 20 LBS. Next is the bench press 10 reps with 135 Lbs. incline bench press 10 reps with 125 Lbs. decline bench press 10 reps with 40 Lbs dumbells. Paralell dips weight assisted 10 reps. Rest for around 1-2 minutes and repeat the entire circuit again. move from...
killer back circuit
Warm up on a stationary bike or treadmill for 5 minutes then do some upper and lower back stretches. Here we go….. Dumbell pullover 60 lbs. 10 reps Bentover dumbell rows 50 lbs. 10 reps Weight assisted pullups 10 reps Seated cable back rows 135 lbs. 10 reps Seated reverse grip cable pulldowns 135 lbs. 10 reps. Rest for 1 minute and then repeat the whole circuit again, try not to rest in...
June 2007
1 post
Breakfast
8 egg whites cup of oatmeal with strawberries, bueberries ezekiel cereal cup of coffee