At XSport, we believe fitness is more than just working out, it’s a way of life. We hope you enjoy our newsletter and find some helpful takeaways for staying healthy as you Eat Smart, Be Fit and Live Well in your XSport Life.

Should You Have a Daily Workout Routine?

Workout RoutineOne of the most effective things you can do to be fit, stay in shape and feel great, is to adopt a regular workout routine and make exercise a part of your daily life.

So, does “daily life” mean every day? Most experts say you need to take breaks for rest and recovery. But some people run or do morning calisthenics every day…what’s best?

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Are You Eating Your Greens? You Should Be!

Green SaladGreens are high on the list of nature’s most beneficial foods, offering a great nutrition source per calorie. That’s why one of easiest ways to eat healthy is to eat your greens!

Stick with the Leaves

Green plants have long been recognized by food and nutrition researchers for bringing plenty of health benefits—and with very little caloric impact. That’s why extra veggies are a favorite go-to for lean athletes and fitness buffs alike. Some dietary experts recommend seven to nine cups of produce per day, with three of them coming from leafy greens. EAT HEALTHY in The XSport Life – How tos Here

Want to Streamline your Time at the Gym? You Can!

man doing a bicep curlYou’re fitting workouts in between everything else you do. Want to get a lot done, break a sweat and reach your goals to be fit? Here’s a plan to streamline your time at the gym.

  • Have a Game Plan
    Streamlining starts with knowing what you’re trying to accomplish – in other words, what are your goals? You should know these for each workout! For example, you might have finally performed a pull up, so this week you’re working on two. Or, you’re bench pressing 125 pounds, now shooting for 130.
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Plan Your Next Workout with the XSport Fitness App

The XSport Fitness App is a complete fitness and nutrition tool, packed with tons of features to help you reach your fitness goals. In this article and video we will look at planning your workouts. The app comes with a variety of workouts for you to follow, and allows you to easily create custom workouts from thousands of exercises.

Plan an Existing Workout

Select “My Workouts” from your home screen

Scroll through your club’s workout page to see what workouts have been created for you to try! Select a workout to learn more about it.

Choose your Workout & click “Plan this Workout”

Select your start date, number of weeks, and when you want this workout to end. You can plan different workouts for different days of the week!

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