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Healthy Christmas Treats
Santa's cheat-free sweets that are just as good as they are healthy! Who says you can’t eat Christmas sweets when you are living healthily? Get your dose of delicious...
12 Days of FITNESS PROJECT Deals
Treat Yourself To FREE Daily Holiday Workouts, Offers, Discounts, & Giveaways! We invite YOU to treat yourself (and maybe your friends and family) to 12 days of...
5 reasons to work out over the holidays
The holiday season will be here before we know it, which means our lives are about to get a lot more hectic. Between shopping, gatherings, travel, cooking, and all the...
Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Between the pies, casseroles, and pumpkin beer, Thanksgiving pretty much equals an automatic food coma. Unless, of course, you've filled your festive table with some of...
Why Doing Good Is Good For YOU!
Experience the health benefits associated with helping others We all know giving our time or efforts helps others! This is true whether we volunteer for organizations,...
7 Benefits of a Fitness Community
Get Fit & Build Valuable Relationships! It's Win-Win! Trying new things is hard! Most of us are set in our ways and don’t venture outside of our regular routine...
FALL FIT FESTIVAL at FITNESS PROJECT®
Community, Family, & Fitness Come Together To Celebrate the Fall! Join Us on Saturday, November 5th from 8:30 am - 11:30 am For The Return Of Our Fall Fit Festival...
Variety is the Spice of Life When It Comes To Fitness
As the old saying goes “variety is the spice of life.” When it comes to fitness and working out, we couldn’t agree more. Mixing things up can make the mildest routines...
Healthy Halloween Treats
So Yummy, It's Scary! Want to see something really scary this Halloween? Check the ingredients list of your favorite candy. There’s not a whole lot in there besides...
MyZone: Follow Your Heart… Rate!
Have you heard people talking about MyZone or looked around the gym and wondered where the performance data showing on the digital screens in the club is coming from?...
2 GREAT WEARABLE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT FITNESS PROJECT
THE NEWER MZ-Switch The world's first interchangeable heart rate monitor for the gym, outdoors, or in water. Wearable three ways, switch between the chest, wrist, and...
Yoga For Mindfulness & Health
6 reasons why yoga should become an everyday practice + 5 yoga exercises to try at home If you’re like us, you’re constantly on the go. When it comes to your workouts,...
Lattes, Laterals & Lentil Soup: The Perfect Guide To a Healthy & Fit Fall
Yup - it’s happening! The days are getting shorter and the nights will start cooling down. Summer is almost in the rear-view and fall is quickly approaching. Fall is a...
FITNESS PROJECT Turns 2
We're Celebrating 2 Years Of Community & Purpose-Driven Fitness! FITNESS PROJECT® all started as an idea in 2015 which finally came to fruition in September of...
8 Benefits of Zumba
Dance Your Way Into Shape If you’ve ever seen a Zumba® class at FITNESS PROJECT, you’ve probably stopped to check it out and noticed its uncanny resemblance to the...
3 of Our Favorite Healthy Fall Juice Recipes
The Perfect Cure for Seasonal Blues... Seasonal transitions can be hard on all of us, especially our immune systems, energy levels, and skin. Changing routines and...
What’s Happening at CASA
Check Out The Latest News and Efforts PROGRAM NOTES: SUMMER 2022 There is not a single month that our Advocates are not visiting their CASA children, reaching out to...
Getting Fit for Fall! 5 Ways to FALL into your Fitness Routine
We hate to say it, but all good things must come to an end, including summer vacations. If you haven’t already guessed it, we’re setting out sights on what’s to come in...
8 Ways Exercise Makes You Happy
Get Fit & Feel Even Better Does your job have you stressed out? Has your daily routine got you feeling down in the dumps? Tired of being tired throughout your day?...
4 Of Our Favorite ‘Back To School’ Healthy Snacks
Perfect For You & Your Kids It's Back To School Time! Ready to get back to a normal routine? If you're the kid, you're likely thinking, "no thank you!" If you are the...
Habitat for Humanity Introduces FITNESS PROJECT as NEW Partner for Home Builds
Join Us For Our 1st Home Dedication Planned for Friday, July 22nd at 10am Conroe, TX. — Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County (Habitat MCTX) is finishing its first...
Join The “GET FIT FOR FALL” FREE Fitness Challenge Today!
FALL IS FOR FITNESS! EARN ACTIVITY POINTS! WIN CASH & PRIZES!! Fall can be the perfect time to begin a new fitness challenge or workout program. With the completion...
3 Fun & Free Ways to Refresh your Fitness Journey
Can you believe it? We’re already in the second half of 2022! This is an excellent time to check in with yourself and evaluate the effectiveness of your fitness journey...
3 of Our Favorite Summer Healthy Recipes
These healthy summer recipes are so good that you'll want to eat them all year round. Cran-Orange Couscous Salad VIEW RECIPE One-Dish Ground Turkey Sweet Potato...
Summer Nutrition Tips To Stay Healthy & Fit
Summer is here... Time for BBQs, Pool Parties, & Vacations! The excitement of summer may lead to some not-so-thrilling health consequences… And while not falling into...
The Most Popular GROUP Fitness Classes
And What To Expect We get it, a lot of people like going to the gym, getting some cardio in and maybe working out for 30 minutes, and leaving. Others want more of a...
Summer Healthy Juice Recipes
Three of our favorite Summer Juice Recipes! Looking for tasty summer juice recipes? Check out a few quick and easy-to-make summertime juices that will keep you out of...
Summer Health & Fitness Tips
Dos and Don'ts For Healthy Living Schools are out, vacations are on the books, and pool days are in high gear! What’s not to love about summer? We get outdoor workouts,...
Strength Training
Understanding The Benefits & Getting Started You've heard the term "Strength Training" thrown around a lot, especially in the gym environment. It can be hard to...
Mobility Exercises
Better Movement And Performance Do you want to lift more, jump higher, run faster, and be able to move without pain? If you’re active and exercising regularly, the...
Three Of Our Favorite Healthy Meals + a Yummy Dessert
Eating healthy doesn't always have to be a bad thing! We're sharing with you a few recipes that will have your taste buds celebrating while also keeping you focused on...
Overcoming Gym Insecurity – Part 2
At Fitness Project, we believe in fostering the spirit of community which starts by building a better you! Our approach to healthy living encompasses more than just...
EXPERIENCE OUR RECOVERY STUDIO CLASS
Understand the Importance & Benefits of Recovery In Your Fitness Journey Taking time to show your muscles some TLC after all that hard work could provide the push...
How To Begin (and Stick To) Your Fitness Journey
The countdown is on! We are a few short months away from summer weather, meaning the push to establish a sustainable fitness routine is stronger than ever. It’s...
Working Out at the Gym vs. Outdoors
Discover the Pros & Cons of Both Is there really a difference between indoor and outdoor exercise activities? When it comes to fitness, there are several activities...
6 JUICE RECIPES THAT GIVE YOU YOU A SPRING GLOW
Juicing isn’t just a new fad. Believe it or not, juicing has been around for hundreds of years. This is for good reason, as there are many health benefits of juicing....
LEVEL UP YOUR FITNESS WITH STUDIO FITNESS
Check Out The Many Benefits of Studio Fitness & Team Training Been thinking of signing up for a boutique studio membership or possibly a membership at a big box...
A FREE YEAR Could Be YOURS!
Now There Is Yet Another Benefit of Working Out With Friends Let’s be honest, we all have the intention of working out more often but our busy schedules and hectic...
3 DELICIOUS HEALTHY RECIPES FOR SPRING EATING
Eating Good Doesn't Mean You Have To Sacrifice Flavor While there's certainly something cozy about the hearty, comforting meals of winter and fall, the refreshing,...
Fit to Be In Love: A Couples Workout Plan
Is it just us, or does 2023 have WELLNESS written all over it? Whether you’re on fit-tok, practice weekly ‘self-care Sundays, or simply prioritize living a balanced...
Healthy Recipe: Chocolate-Beet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These healthy chocolate cupcakes get a soft, moist texture from their not-so-secret ingredient: beets. The beets act as a natural red food dye, plus they bump up the...
Fall In Love With YOURSELF…& FITNESS!
You Are Worth It! Loving yourself is the best gift you can ever give yourself. When you fall in love with yourself, you take advantage of your self-worth and abilities....
6 Tips To Achieve Your New Year’s Fitness Goals
Look and Feel Your Absolute Best Happy New Year!!! Can you believe it? It's already 2024! It’s that time of year when New Year fitness goals top everyone’s lists of...
10 Tips for a Healthier You In 2023
Focus on Your Overall Well-Being Every year, as the ball drops on New Year's Eve, millions of Americans make a promise to be different—better, healthier, and...
How Does A Pedometer Help People Reach Their Fitness Goals
Have you ever stopped to think about how much movement you generate throughout the day? Many of us are leading active lifestyles - running from one place to the next...
Kickstart Your 2024 Resolutions!
Here's a Few Reasons Why & Tips On How To Get Started. With the end of 2023 fast approaching, you may have begun to consider your 2024 New Year's resolutions. It's...
6+ Benefits of TEAM TRAINING
Take Your Fitness To The Next Level While Having Fun & Building Community Team Training at FITNESS PROJECT® is where GROUP fitness meets Personal Training to create...
5 Holiday Treats That Are Healthy… And a Joy To Eat!
Surprise! You can enjoy holiday treats that don't leave you feeling yucky for the new year! Here’s 5 healthy holiday treats that ARE 100% NORMAL AND DELICIOUS...and...
How long does it take for pre-workout to kick in
We’ve all been there: standing before a wall of brightly-coloured, thoughtfully marketed workout enhancing products, trying to decipher the benefits of each one. We...
Join The Holiday Fitness Challenge Today!
EARN ACTIVITY POINTS! WIN CASH & PRIZES!! Don’t want to feel like a stuffed turkey this holiday season? Navigate the biggest gorge-fest of the year with our 28-day "Fit...
6 Ways to Give Back Through Fitness
Strengthen yourself and your community When we ask people why they love working out, they tell us it helps them feel strong, confident and less stressed. Exercise gives...
Volunteer To Build With Us
Join Our Efforts With Habitat For Humanity To Build a Home for a Family In Need Join Us As We Team Up With The John Cooper School To Build A Home For Robert &...
Emotional Fitness
How To Be Kinder To Yourself One of the very first lessons we learn as children is that “if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” And we get...
4 Healthy Thanksgiving Treats You’ll Be Thankful For
All the Yummy, Without the Guilt! Here are some of our favorite, healthy Thanksgiving desserts that we know you'll love! Thanksgiving is such a great holiday for food -...
8 Benefits of Indoor CYCLE Classes
CYCLE with PURPOSE & Reap The Rewards An Indoor Cycle Class may conjure “fun” to some and “sweat" to others, or it may do both. However, no one can deny the...
10 Tips for Getting Toned in Time for Halloween (and beyond)
Workout smarter, not harder to achieve long lasting results and a body you love. “I want to get toned” is one of the most popular goals we hear from FITNESS PROJECT...
10 Tips To Build Muscle
And Add Strength To Your Body Whether your goal is to get bigger and stronger or improve power and explosiveness for sports, you want to see progress — and sooner...
Top 4 Healthy Halloween Treats For You & Your Kids
HALLOWEEN GOODIES SO YUMMY, IT'S SCARY! Absolutely delicious treats for you to enjoy during Halloween with peace of mind! Spooky Faces: Assorted Yogurt Pretzels...
GET TO KNOW CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates
Continuing To Change Children's Futures When a family is in crisis and becomes involved in the child welfare system, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer to...
6 Ways to Find Consistency In Fitness & Maintain Your Health Throughout this Ongoing Pandemic
Between all the fluctuating restrictions, heightened health fears and change to routines, a lot of people have struggled to find their groove with fitness throughout...
Fall Health & Fitness Tips
Don't Fall Behind On Your Journey To Being Your Best! Fall is here! The shorts and swimsuits of summer are being put away, but that doesn’t mean you should lose your...
Healthy Recipe: Skillet Chicken Potpie
A store-bought pie crust, frozen veggies and precooked chicken simplify the prep for this easy potpie. This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best. Active:...
Monthly Spotlight: American Heart Association & 2021 Heart Walk
Raise Funds & Raise Heartbeats We're spreading awareness...one step at a time! FITNESS PROJECT®: IMPROVE YOURSELF. IMPROVE THE WORLD! FITNESS PROJECT is building a...
Benefits of Working Out With Your Significant Other
Strengthen Your Body & Your Relationship Workouts are always better with a partner, and what better partner is there than your girlfriend, wife, boyfriend, husband,...
5 Important Mental Health Benefits of Exercising
Sweat your way to a peaceful mind Most people start exercising because they know it has a positive effect on their body. They feel motivated to change their appearance,...
Healthy Recipe: Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole
If you don't have a spiralizer to make this healthy zucchini noodle casserole (aka zoodles), use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips of the squash and zucchini,...
Pregnancy & Fitness…Baby, Let’s Get Moving!
5 Great Pregnancy Exercises Oh the joy of being pregnant. The miracle of life, the anticipation of sweet little smiles, and the inevitable “glow” that comes with all...
How To Choose a Gym & Membership That’s Right For You in 2025!
How To Invest Best In Your Health & Wellness Let's start off by being very clear, there really is no one right gym or membership type for "everyone." The best gym...
7 Ways to Have Better Nutrition
Diets can be confusing. These tips will help! When you’re spending time and energy on working out so you feel and look your best, food can become a source of...
Organization Spotlight: Mercy House
FITNESS PROJECT® believes in the concept of giving back and empowering transformation, both for yourself and your community. FITNESS PROJECT is building a culture of...
Home sweet home: Helping build a Habitat for Humanity home
FITNESS PROJECT is proud to be a title sponsor for a Habitat for Humanity home build. It is because of the caring members who are part of our fitness community that we...
Healthy Recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Today we are sharing a a favorite of FITNESS PROJECT: Kingwood General Manager, Michelle Nail. Fatty fish like tuna and salmon are one of the best sources of omega 3...
Healthy Recipe: Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad- Sweet and savory come together in this easy spinach salad. Naturally sweet strawberries, spinach, quinoa, feta, basil and avocado are dressed...
Tips For Getting In Shape For Summer
The Smart & Healthy Way to Get in Shape Every year around this time, gyms get an influx of new guests and members wanting to get “beach-ready” bodies in time for...
Healthy Mother’s Day Recipe: Eggs Benedict with Avocado Hollandaise
INGREDIENTS 2 English muffins, cut in half 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vinegar chives CUCUMBER PICKLE 1 small cucumber, peeled 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1...
FITNESS PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Recognizing Foster Care Awareness
How Foster Care Led To The Evolution of FITNESS PROJECT + How We Can Help Those In Foster Care as They Age Out of The System There are many important causes in our...
Benefits of Wearable Technology In Benefiting Your Fitness Journey
From Smartwatches To The NEW MZ-SWITCH, We've Got You Covered There's no doubt that we all live in a digital age that continues to advance (sometimes faster than we can...
Spring Sweat: 5 Tips To Refresh Your Workouts This Season
...and what happens when you don’t “Spring clean” your fitness When it comes to Spring cleaning, we often task ourselves with reorganizing our closets, decluttering our...
Healthy Recipe: Spring Season Poke Bowl with Chicken
Looking for a recipe as refreshing as Spring Season? This Spring-themes Poke Bowl with Chicken is the perfect solution! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked sushi (short grain)...
10 Tips To Get Re-Started with a Workout Routine
Been A While Since Working Out? Let's get re-started! If the only working out you’ve done over the past year is beating yourself up for being lazy during the COVID...
You Could Win a Trip for Two to Mexico
Refer a Friend that Joins & Get a Free Month + Be Entered to Win a Trip for Two to Mexico! As if a FREE Month and a Workout Buddy Isn't Reason Enough To Refer a Friend...
7 ways to overcome gym insecurity
Learn to enjoy your sweat without the stress Does this sound familiar? You put on your workout clothes and make your way to the gym feeling proud that you’re...
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Asparagus, Fish, and Bay Leaves
Looking for a dinner recipe that is delicious and nutritious? Fish and fresh veggies are an unbeatable combination. Seasoned with bay leaves, these fish fillets are...
4 simple ways to keep your fitness resolutions strong beyond January
Ready to achieve your #healthgoals? According to research conducted by Strava (the running and biking tracking app), most people abandon their New Year’s Resolutions...
BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY STARTS BY BUILDING A BETTER YOU
FITNESS PROJECT is more than just a gym. We care about making a positive difference in people’s lives, motivating them to stay healthy, with a purpose. At FITNESS...
FITNESS PROJECT Expands Studio Fitness Offerings with KettleRow and Tour10
SPECIALIZED. CUSTOMIZED. EFFECTIVE. Studio fitness is the best way to workout. Small group classes focus on specific activities or parts of the body and are taught by...
Long-Life Noodles with Beef & Chinese Broccoli
Just because February is the shortest month of the year, doesn't mean it shouldn't be filled with delicious, seasonal food. Shake off the winter doldrums and make this...
Make A New Year Workout Plan That You Can Stick With
The new year is the perfect time to set goals and prioritize your health and fitness. However, staying consistent with a workout plan can be challenging if it's not...
My Community Challenge
New Year. New Challenge. New You. BECOME YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR! Welcome to our NEW 4-Week Community Team Challenge! With all we've been through in 2020,...
Homemade Protein Bar
One of the best and healthiest on-the-go snacks that you can make at home Stay away from preservatives and undesirable ingredients with these super easy to prepare...
10 Realistic Ways You Can Stay Healthy Throughout the Holidays
Let’s truly make it the happiest season of all! The holiday season starts with dazzling lights and a hint of warm spice in the air… but for many people, that festive...
4 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
If you’re feeling good today, you should be thinking about your immune system. A robust and properly functioning immune system helps you go about daily life as...
Pumpkin Pancakes
Fall brings in some cooler weather and new options for in-season fruits and vegetables. These Pumpkin Pancakes are so easy to make they’re the perfect addition to your...
The Story behind Fitness Project
How an ‘aha’ moment in Guatemala led to the creation of the FITNESS PROJECT You can’t always predict where you’ll be when you get your next best idea. Former Gold’s Gym...