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4 Ways Exercise Improves Mental Health

Health & Wellness /

When it comes to our overall health and wellness, the best place to start is your mental health. When you’re feeling depressed, anxious, confused, scared, or stressed, what do you do? Many people fall into patterns of eating junk food, watching Netflix, scrolling through social media, or other unhealthy behaviors. It’s time to get moving […]

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When it comes to our overall health and wellness, the best place to start is your mental health. When you’re feeling depressed, anxious, confused, scared, or stressed, what do you do? Many people fall into patterns of eating junk food, watching Netflix, scrolling through social media, or other unhealthy behaviors. It’s time to get moving

8/11 Member Update

Member Updates /

To All MSF Members; As we digested yesterday’s release of the Governor’s “newest” version of protocols and the introduction of metrics,  it has presented insurmountable hurdles for MSF to open tomorrow, Wednesday.  However, we have filed a “Motion of Contempt” against the Governor and his actions which has included four (4) different versions of protocols

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To All MSF Members; As we digested yesterday’s release of the Governor’s “newest” version of protocols and the introduction of metrics,  it has presented insurmountable hurdles for MSF to open tomorrow, Wednesday.  However, we have filed a “Motion of Contempt” against the Governor and his actions which has included four (4) different versions of protocols

8/10 Update to Members

Member Updates /

To All MSF Members; As we patiently waited for the Governor’s office to finalize the “protocols” that they put in place on July 22nd and which were the center point of the TRO hearing, we have instead seen a “moving of the goal post” so to speak. As an industry, we did our job and

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To All MSF Members; As we patiently waited for the Governor’s office to finalize the “protocols” that they put in place on July 22nd and which were the center point of the TRO hearing, we have instead seen a “moving of the goal post” so to speak. As an industry, we did our job and

How To Make Your At-Home Workouts More Challenging 

Fitness, Health & Wellness /

Mountainside Fitness clubs may be closed but at-home workouts are open!  Although 2020 has had its share of hardships, loss, and canceled plans, there are a few things that are not canceled: staying healthy. Maintaining mental and physical health should be a top priority even in uncertain times. We want our members to be mentally and

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Mountainside Fitness clubs may be closed but at-home workouts are open!  Although 2020 has had its share of hardships, loss, and canceled plans, there are a few things that are not canceled: staying healthy. Maintaining mental and physical health should be a top priority even in uncertain times. We want our members to be mentally and

Mountainside Fitness plans to Re-Open Tuesday, August 11th

Member Updates /

To All MSF Members; I would like to announce that today we WON a historic ruling in this country, as our bid for a Temporary Restraining Order/Injunctive Relief was granted! With this order, the State of Arizona must finalize their draft protocols and allow all fitness centers to re-open no later than one week from

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To All MSF Members; I would like to announce that today we WON a historic ruling in this country, as our bid for a Temporary Restraining Order/Injunctive Relief was granted! With this order, the State of Arizona must finalize their draft protocols and allow all fitness centers to re-open no later than one week from

July 31 Update from Tom Hatten, Founder/CEO

Member Updates /

MSF Members: In these unprecedented times (as we have all heard so often), so too is this 3rd installment of our Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunctive Relief hearing, and with that, I would invite everyone to call into the hearing this Monday, Aug. 3rd at 9:00 a.m.  At this hearing, we will be presenting five (5)

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MSF Members: In these unprecedented times (as we have all heard so often), so too is this 3rd installment of our Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunctive Relief hearing, and with that, I would invite everyone to call into the hearing this Monday, Aug. 3rd at 9:00 a.m.  At this hearing, we will be presenting five (5)

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Confessions of a Group Fitness Instructor

Group Fitness, Health & Wellness /

While the gym can be a positive and uplifting community of people, the reality is that people have bad days. Some people pass judgment and others fall victim to comparing their bodies to another. In a perfect world, I would have the ability to convince myself and everyone else that we are perfect just as

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While the gym can be a positive and uplifting community of people, the reality is that people have bad days. Some people pass judgment and others fall victim to comparing their bodies to another. In a perfect world, I would have the ability to convince myself and everyone else that we are perfect just as

July 27th Update from Tom Hatten, CEO/Founder

Member Updates /

To All MSF Members; As most have heard, last Thursday, July 23rd, Governor Ducey decided to continue the mandate to stay closed, reversing his previous commitment to allow for Gyms to re-open (again) July 27th,  stating now that his office would  “re-evaluate” every two weeks moving forward.  The Governor’s office has been required to allow

July 27th Update from Tom Hatten, CEO/Founder Read More »

To All MSF Members; As most have heard, last Thursday, July 23rd, Governor Ducey decided to continue the mandate to stay closed, reversing his previous commitment to allow for Gyms to re-open (again) July 27th,  stating now that his office would  “re-evaluate” every two weeks moving forward.  The Governor’s office has been required to allow

Why Taking a Rest Day is Essential for Your Body and Mind

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle /

If you are someone who is married to the glow up game and find yourself always pushing yourself with intense workouts everyday, you need to commit to the rest day as well. Studies have shown that there are mental and physical health benefits to the rest period. You might feel sluggish taking a day or

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If you are someone who is married to the glow up game and find yourself always pushing yourself with intense workouts everyday, you need to commit to the rest day as well. Studies have shown that there are mental and physical health benefits to the rest period. You might feel sluggish taking a day or

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Understanding Yoga as a Practice

Group Fitness, Health & Wellness /

Yoga is a practice. The history extends back 5,000 years to ancient Indian philosophy! I joined Mountainside as a member in 2014 and I was curious to try new group fitness classes that I hadn’t tried before. Classes like Power, Flow, or Yin became a part of my daily schedule. Then one day in class

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Yoga is a practice. The history extends back 5,000 years to ancient Indian philosophy! I joined Mountainside as a member in 2014 and I was curious to try new group fitness classes that I hadn’t tried before. Classes like Power, Flow, or Yin became a part of my daily schedule. Then one day in class