Don't Let the Halloween Candy Get You

With Halloween right around the corner, take a moment to make sure you have some healthy snacks on hand. Having options will help you make smarter food choices, so you'll be less likely to eat that Butterfinger or Snickers.

Here are the top five foods that FitMomTV suggests having on hand.
1. Fruit
2. Trail Mix
3. Water
4. Protein Bars
5. String cheese
We'd also add the following:
6. Raw veggies (celery, carrots) and hummus
7. Yogurt (unsweetened, nonfat) mixed with granola.
You can read the entire article here.

Make spinning part of your winter cross training

Attention runners! Guess what is the best cross-training activity for you to do off-season. We'll give you a hint: you can do it at 813 Oak Street in Winnetka. Yes, you guessed it: indoor cycling. As this article notes "Cycling is specific and uses your legs in a similar motion to running, so you know the fitness you get from biking will carry over well. Additionally, the way it works your muscles slightly differently will help protect against muscular imbalances and prevent injury." So come on in and ride with us. You may find you are better runner by spring.

Group Exercise Can Help You Lose Weight

Looking to get in shape and shed a few pounds? It turns out that a group class is the most effective way to go. Studies show a clear link between social support and exercise. Not only are you more likely to exercise, you are more likely to work at a higher intensity. As this article points out, being around people with similar goals increases your enthusiasm. So forget about that stationary bike in your basement and sign up for a class at Spynergy instead.

Thankful for the Modern Age

Which form of exercise looks like more fun?