We know you’ve heard about Pilates, but do you really know what it is? Let’s start by quickly dispelling a couple of misconceptions: -It’s not just for women. -It’s not just for young, fit [...]
When Rock Creek Sports Club Personal Trainer Zach Tolchin spotted member Jeanne Liu at the gym – he noticed her commitment to hard work . However, he also noticed that her workout routines [...]
Dear Dudes: Want to be stronger? Want to be less susceptible to injury? Want to reduce anxiety, stress, and pain? What if we told you can do all that with Yoga? Don’t stop reading yet! Let us [...]
You’ve probably seen Rock Creek Personal Trainer Devin Knox training in the gym, either working on his own strength gains, or encouraging others to push their own limits. Have you ever seen him [...]
Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that a group of scientists had established a workout and diet plan that can “shed fat rapidly while hanging on to or even augmenting [...]
In 2009, after turning 60 years old, Vernon Drew went to his doctor for a physical, and was surprised to hear that at 200 pounds, it was time to lose weight. “I got mad and decided to get even,” [...]
Is your New Year’s Resolution to add more fruits and veggies into your diet? Good news! Purée Juices now available for pick-up at Rock Creek Sports Club! Purée is Washington DC area’s only [...]
Like any sport, there are competitive weightlifters who —unfortunately — try to gain an edge by using performance enhancement drugs. Often it’s athletes like these that give the sport and [...]
Check out this great video from Ted-Ed Originals! “We have over 600 muscles in our bodies that help bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. Your muscles also need your constant [...]
Check out this video below created by RCSC trainer Jean Simons in response to Michelle Obama’s #Gimmefive challenge. Some background first as told by Jean: I’ve been teaching an [...]
