InBody H2ON Whole Body Composition
See what you are MADE OF and learn why BMI is NOT a good indicator of overall health!
We are proud to announce that the Fitness Center now has an InBody H20N machine that is not like a common scale. Read More …
Welcome to The Connection’s Blog!
We are taking this opportunity to connect with our community, keep our members informed, and share tips and tricks from our trainers, program directors, and staff members! We hope you will stay tuned and follow along!
A Full Circle Story…Leah’s Life at the Connection
Leah’s Life at The Connection
Leah first came to The Connection via the after school program. She has fond memories of her time in The Connection’s after school program, especially recalling the impact and inspiration of staff like Michelle Stelluto. Read More …
7 Ways to Manage Stress
By Valerie Ross, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and NASM certified Personal Trainer
Stress is part of life and affects everyone. Our bodies are designed to deal with it by activating our “fight or flight” response. However, when its chronic, stress can become overwhelming and unhealthy for us mentally and physically. Read More …
The Benefits of Cross-Training
The Benefits of Cross-Training You may be a dedicated swimmer, one sport athlete, a runner, or only do group fitness classes. Everyone has their favorite exercise. But we can overdo it, leading to overuse injuries or mental burnout. If you aren’t cross-training you could be setting yourself up for one of these undesired results. What Read More …
GOOD HEALTH IS EXERCISE AND… ! PART TWO
This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and /or a Personal Trainer. WHAT and HOW MUCH you eat is crucial. The amount of protein you need depends on gender, weight, goals and level of activity. Lean meats Read More …
Good health is exercise AND… !
(This article is general nutritional advice for the average adult. Discuss your health goals with your doctor, and then see a Dietician, a Wellness Coach and / or a Personal Trainer.) “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” This adage translates well to health and fitness. Most of us exercise and eat fairly well, but haven’t yet Read More …
Spring back into Fitness
Winter is winding down and with all the holiday eating and traveling, your exercise routine or plans may have taken a back seat. Perhaps you got the winter “blahs,” got sick with COVID, or suffered an injury that sidelined you. Whatever the reasons for the winter break, springtime is an ideal time to restart (or Read More …
New Summer Camps
This summer The Connection is proud and excited to introduce new camp programs that highlight the adventurous, creative, and modern spirit. Each of these opportunities emphasizes a specific skill set and passion while providing campers with the traditional Connection community experience. Read More …
Do Good This Giving Tuesday
This #GivingTuesday we want to highlight our dedicated volunteers. We are incredibly appreciative of the volunteers who help us realize our mission and improve the quality of life for so many in our community. Thanks to these incredibly committed members and friends, well over 15,000 hours of individualized instruction, work, and leadership are shared with us each year. Read More …
Maintaining physical and mental health during the Winter
Winter is almost here and that means it’s time to stay inside, eat more, and hibernate. Just Kidding! That is the usual mentality we take on when it gets cold outside and start experiencing the winter blues. Read More …