Is today “THE DAY”? Everyone talks about “The Day”… Ya know the day when you are gonna turn the corner and change your life.... The Day you realize that you don’t have to be tired and self-conscious about your physique… The Day you realize what you are missing out on by being overweight… The Day you realize that you deserve a … [Read more...]

Ahhh...I can smell spring in the air.  Can you?  I heard the birds chirping this morning and buds are starting to appear on the trees...it's like nature is waking up from their winter slumber...so what about you? Are you getting the urge to get outside?  Tired of being cooped up indoors?  I know I am! This is a great time of year to get started on your fitness goals.  You have no excuse to … [Read more...]

Weight loss is simply calories in verses calories out, right? We all know that...or maybe we don't. Or is it that we know it but we aren't really sure how to achieve those correct burn numbers? There is a systematic way to get your correct burn and I am going to tell you it right now. #1 Write down your food that you eat every day. You need to be very consistent and as exact as you … [Read more...]

Women are generally concerned about lifting weights for fear that they will suddenly turn into this muscle bulging Amazon person....so not true! You don't need to be a body builder to benefit from strength training. When you lift weights you can: Increase the strength of your bones, muscles and connective tissue (bones and ligaments).  This will help decrease the risk of … [Read more...]

Special offer!! In the Zone Delivery is offering a steal of a deal on their delicious meals! But only until Feb 28th To read more about it click here … [Read more...]

Are you or someone you know getting married?? This can be an exciting and hectic time.  Picking the florist, the DJ, your hair and yes the dress! Last weekend, Shape It Up Fitness was out at Running Deer Golf Course in Pittsgrove launching the new SIU Bridal Boot Camp Program! We got to meet some great brides-to-be and their friends and family. Here is the best bridal tip I've … [Read more...]

BBBuuuurrrr! This is the time of year when you might be getting ready to head south for warmer weather.... I don't blame you one bit! Staying true to your fitness goals doesn't have to get sidelined until you get home. Here are some travel tips: Check out ahead of time where the gym is located or physical activities that you can do while away. I always like to find out if there is a … [Read more...]

My family and I just got back from Disney.  A great trip! My kids are at a good age (almost 4 and one is 5).  They get sooo excited over the Disney characters. If you have ever been to Disney (or on any vacation) you know how hard it is to stick to your fitness goals.  The temptation of delicious desserts and tantalizing meals is just so hard to say "no" to...I mean you are on … [Read more...]

Did you know that today (Jan 17th)  is Blue Monday? This is the saddest day of the year. Apparently, this was derived from a mathematical formula by British psychologist, Dr. Cliff Arnall.  He came to this conclusion by using factors such as weather, debt, low motivation,time since Christmas and more.  Regardless of whether this is true or not, January can be very dreary.  With all the … [Read more...]

So it's January 5th 2011...how many of you have already fallen off your New Year's Resolution wagon?? If you have taken the tumble off, don't feel too bad most resolutions don't make it too much further into the New Year. So why is that? Are we just destined to fail? Especially, those of us that have picked fitness goals for the New Year...are you destined to be overweight or to be … [Read more...]