Health & Fitness
Universal Athletic Club Provides the Perfect Space for Family-Friendly Fitness
Finding time to maintain a fitness routine between work and extracurriculars with your children can be challenging. Fitness-loving parents in the greater Lancaster, PA, area may find themselves having a…
Read MorePrevent IT Band Syndrome: Essential Tips for Runners
If you have ever had an Iliotibial Band (IT band) strain, you probably know how difficult it is to deal with. If you are a competitive athlete or just into…
Read MoreDiscover Universal Athletic Club’s Amazing Spin Classes
Are you looking to get more active but not sure where to start? If you are not a fan of running solo on a treadmill or hitting the weight room,…
Read More7 Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar
(7 Tips to Cut Back Your Sugar Intake) Article by: JACQUELINE KAMINSKI, NASM SUGAR IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL…right? Or is this school of thought somewhat outdated? Sugar… Let’s…
Read MoreHow Group Fitness Classes Help You Stay in Shape
Are you local to the Lancaster, PA area and looking for some motivation to stay fit through the winter months? You might want to consider adding a group fitness class…
Read More8 BEST SQUAT ALTERNATIVES
Article by KINSEY MAHAFFEY, NASM 8 OF THE BEST SQUAT ALTERNATIVES FOR STRONGER LEGS What leg exercises can you do to get stronger legs without having to do squats? I’m…
Read MoreDYNAMIC STRETCHING DEMONSTRATED: WORKOUTS, EXERCISES, AND EXAMPLES
Article by Chris Frederick, NASM WHAT IS DYNAMIC STRETCHING? If one feels and then moves through any resistance that is felt beyond the normal ROM, then that experience qualifies as…
Read MoreActive Agers and fitness at UAC
Staying active is an important part of maintaining health no matter what age you may be but for older adults, exercising appropriately can be critical to keeping your body moving.…
Read More5 Reasons to Go to Our Martial Arts School
Did you know that Taekwondo is an Olympic sport that anyone can participate in? A blend of physical and mental activities, the Korean art of Taekwondo puts emphasis on kicking…
Read MoreBest Group Fitness Classes Near You
Sometimes, our exercise routine can get a bit mundane and when that happens, it can be hard to stay motivated to keep making gains. Group exercise classes can be a…
Read MoreTop Rated Salon and Spa Inside Universal Athletic Club
Work hard, play hard. Universal Athletic Club (UAC) not only caters to athletes looking to improve their performance and build strength and confidence but to those who also recognize that…
Read MoreTHE BENEFITS OF FLEXIBILITY: WHY YOU SHOULD STRETCH MORE!
Article by Nicole Golden, NASM HOW DOES FLEXIBILITY RELATE TO FAULTY MOVEMENT PATTERNS? A simple warm up or stretching protocol is insufficient to properly train flexibility. In fact, many studies…
Read MoreThird of 5 Exercises You Should be Loading!
🎯 Third Of Five (5) Exercises that aren’t loaded up enough, but should be! Most people appreciate the importance of accessory exercises (compound moves that isolate one part of the…
Read MoreChin-ups vs Pull-ups
Both chin-ups (supinated) and pull-ups (pronated) are great movements for strength, muscle, and performance; they’re (unsurprisingly) similar from a muscular standpoint in that they mostly target the same muscle groups,…
Read MoreHow Speed Training Can Improve Your Competitiveness
It’s no secret that speed gives most competitive athletes an advantage over their peers. Whether you are outrunning opponents down the field to get that key touchback for your team…
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