The Breakdown/Philosophy 

 There is a difference between "working out" and "training."  At Arena Fitness, we "train."  What is "training?"  Training is the process of implementing a specific and systematic approach to fitness for the purpose of progressing and improving.  We operate with an athletic mindset, whether our clients are athletes or not!  Athletes come to the gym with a plan and a purpose, they show up early, ready to dedicate themselves wholly to the tasks at hand.  That's why they're constantly improving their performance.  You don't need a sport to be an athlete, you just need to train with purpose.  At Arena Fitness, you can be sure that, whether you're a beginner, out of shape, a weekend warrior or a former competitive athlete, you're going to be surrounded by a staff with a plan and a mission to awaken your inner athlete.  So, whether you're interested in personal training, semi private training, group classes, weight loss contests or adventure races, we have a plan for you!  Oh, and one more thing; we'll probably be in the trenches training right alongside you at times.  After all, we will never expect you to train with a commitment that we ourselves won't bring!

So, what can you expect to do when you're training at Arena Fitness?  Read on and you'll see...

The Warm Up

Warming Up at Arena Fitness is different from any other fitness training studio. We believe that teaching our clientele how to take care of themselves properly by preparing their bodies for exercise is part of our responsibility.  That's why we have gone to great lengths to create a Dynamic Warm Up unlike any you've done before.  This will not only yield the greatest results but will also help to insure quicker recovery and greater injury prevention over your fitness lifetime. When you join a session at Arena Fitness you will be taught each Warm Up, depending upon your individual needs, until you are able to safely perform the exercises on your own. In just a few weeks, we will teach you how to maximize your fitness goals through the use of our Warm Up Boards. We will walk you through each Warm Up in detail, explain to you the benefits you will receive, and answer any questions you may have. Clients will no longer waste time with a mundane, ineffective warm up on a treadmill or elliptical machine before a training session. At Arena Fitness, we will start you off by teaching you Warm Up #1, Warm Up #2, and then Warm Up #3. You will be able to gain the knowledge necessary in order to properly prepare your body for exercise with just these 3 Warm Ups. Learning Arena Fitness’s Dynamic Warm Ups will teach you exercise like you have never seen before. 

What is a Dynamic Warm Up? 

A Dynamic Warm Up is a Strength-Stretch Technique utilizing all planes of motion in order to address Range of Motion of all the major joints of the human body. The Dynamic Warm Upsat Arena Fitness were specifically designed to address all the needs of our clientele regardless of their Fitness Level upon starting. 

Arena Fitness clients have 7 different types of Warm Ups at their disposal. Our Warm Ups address everything from general fitness to Chronic Shoulder/Neck Pain and, of course, Chronic Lower Back Pain. You may learn our Warm Ups by visiting our YouTube Channel athttp://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyTrainer?feature=mhee. 

Circuit Training

This workout is designed to focus on Muscular Endurance & Strength.  Three to five stations are pre-designed with two exercises at each station. You will complete three to five rounds of these stations, depending on your fitness level, and will end the rounds with an intense cardiovascular interval. These workouts use higher reps and light to moderate resistance in order to challenge and improve your endurance. This is the main workout design used in all of our training programs. 

Sprints

Let’s get that heart pumping! This workout is meant to focus on muscular endurance and power. Sprint workouts consist of three full-body exercises followed by an intense cardiovascular interval. These workouts use lower reps and moderate to high resistance in order to challenge your absolute power and build endurance. If you are looking to increase your overall athleticism, these workouts are the way to go!

AMRAP

This workout design will teach clients the importance of Intensity through friendly competition. AMRAP means As Many Rounds As Possible. This workout design utilizes a combination of body weight exercises and strength exercises with a preset amount of repetitions determined by the trainer. Clients will try to complete the list of exercises as fast as possible, and complete as many rounds as possible in a specific time frame. AMRAPs are a great way to push clients past their breaking point in order to achieve results they never thought were possible. 

Cardiovascular Strength

Cardio is boring, you say? We know! No one likes cardio when it involves dragging yourself onto a machine and spending half the day on it. We don't do that at Arena Fitness. We believe that the best Cardiovascular Strength can be achieved by implementing Interval Training into your Personal Training Program. What is Interval Training? Interval Training consists of short bursts of intense effort followed by moderate to light levels of cardiovascular exercise done back to back for a specified duration of time. We utilizeInterval Training in our Strength & Conditioning Program to give you the best overall result. If you are training for Weight Loss or getting in shape for one of our Adventure Races, this type of Cardiovascular Strength will leave your friends and family wondering how you achieved your Fitness Goals and possibly get you into our coveted Beast of the Week Club!

We utilize 3 main types of Cardiovascular Equipment at Arena Fitness in order to address specific training needs of our clientele. 

Why Indo Rowers? The rowing stroke uses 84% of your body’s muscle mass, making it among the largest utilization of any activity. Rowing incorporates posture-improving movements of the leg press, hip hinge and upper-body rowing motion; these exercises are essential for enhancing core strength while maximizing flexibility and range of motion.  And it's a flat-out wicked calorie burner!

Why Nordic Track Incline Trainers? The Incline Trainer has been dubbed the "fastest, easiest way to burn calories, shed fat and lose weight" by TV's toughest trainer, Jillian Michaels. This Treadmill offers real results for people that really want to get results. The only Treadmill with a 50% Grade and also the ability to Decline! Burn up to 5x more calories during our Popular Spartan Training Classes and really learn how a Treadmill should be used. 

Why Tomahawk Spin Bikes?  Tomahawk, at the time we purchased them, was owned by FreeMotion Fitness, the king of functional cable-based strength training equipment.  The quality of FreeMotion products is unsurpassed, and we wanted to bring only the best and brightest bikes into our space!  The company is no longer under the FMF umbrella, but the quality workmanship and user-friendly functionality remain.

SMFR (Self-Myofascial Release Techniques)

A simple roll of foam can improve flexibility, function and performance, as well as reduce injuries. In a nutshell, our clients use their own body weight to roll on a round foam roll, massaging away restrictions to normal soft-tissue extensibility. Clients can perform this program prior to their training session, which maximizes recovery time and the ability to recruit muscle groups that may have previously been inhibited or previously lacked the ability to engage during exercise. SMFR is a form of Correctional Flexibility that will improve anyone’s Personal Training Program in order to yield the greatest results. For more information on these highly recommended Techniques go to www.arenafitness.com or visit our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyTrainer?feature=mhee.