Health Fitness Clubs


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Health Fitness Clubs

Health Fitness Clubs

As one fitness option for healthy adults under age 65, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, five times a week. This is the minimum amount of exercise to maintain good health and reduce the risk of developing a chronic illness, but more exercise is necessary to lose weight. The following are some 30-minute options:

Gym Options Mix Strength and Cardio

Planet Fitness offers low fees, friendly staff and their trademarked "Judgment Free Zone," Planet Fitness has clubs in over 30 states. Many of the clubs place an emphasis on cardiovascular fitness rather than on weight training and bulking up. Guests can stay longer than the 30 minutes, but there are spaces specifically for a 30 minute workout. Check out the Planet Fitness website for information about locations, events and services.

Curves offers a female-only fitness clubs that showcases its 30 minute fitness regime. There are 13 stations, with a mix of strength and cardiovascular training. Curves also offers a weight management plan and an online course to assist with weight loss and meeting fitness goals. Visit the Curves website for more information on their plans, services and locations.

Interval Training

Interval training relies on a mixture of high intensity activities with brief rest periods. Interval training programs can be created at the gym or performed on an exercise bicycle at home.