The Joining of Five Star Fitness and Crush Fitness

Here at Five Star Fitness, we are pleased to announce our joining with Crush Fitness!  With plenty of exciting new classes and facility additions to come, we can’t wait to educate all of our members and new members on what this means.  This is all happening very fast but we are doing everything we can to ensure a smooth transition in the joining of both clubs.  Take a look at the important changes coming to Five Star Fitness:

Over 80 Fitness Classes – You already know our selection of fitness classes including zumba, yoga, cycling, kickboxing, strength and more.  Get ready as we add to our list and bring the total to over 80 classes throughout the week - the most variety in Will County!  In addition, we are also excited to add Crush Training to our schedule of fitness classes.  Feel free to pick up a new schedule or inquire about any of the classes at our front desk.

New Circuit Room – The merging of Five Star Fitness and Crush Fitness means new construction in our facility.  At Five Star Fitness, we are excited for the construction of our new circuit room.  Circuit training is a multi-faceted workout that moves extremely fast.  We are creating an advanced facility with the latest technology in fitness innovation.  For our members, this means more space, new features and new additions to class schedules as we accommodate new members.  Please pardon the maintenance as we hope to be finished soon!  

Members of Crush Fitness are more than welcome to use the facilities at Five Star Fitness.  All you need to do is present your Crush key card at the front desk.  At Five Star Fitness, we offer incredible amenities to get your body in shape.  Take advantage of $0 enrollment fees, no contracts, an indoor track, over 80 group fitness classes, childcare, free weight room and personal training.  To learn more about Five Star Fitness, visit our website or call 815-439-9900.

Why Weight Train?

Did you know that as you get older, your muscle mass naturally diminishes? Weight-lifting, also called weight training or strength training, is beneficial to a healthy lifestyle in more ways than just gaining a “buff” physique.

So why weight train? Weight training helps keep body fat at bay by replacing it with lean muscle mass, and is beneficial to both men and women by contributing to overall health and fitness.

Other benefits include:

●       Increased stamina - weight training makes you stronger, which in turn takes longer for your body to feel fatigued.

●       Stronger bones - weight training isn’t just good for your muscles. It’s good for your bones, too! Lifting weights increases bone density, which reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

●       Boosted mood and sharpened focus - Like most forms of physical exercise, lifting weights increases endorphins, a natural mood-boosting chemical. Some research also suggests lifting weights helps sharpen focus and attention in adults.

●       Toned Physique - Weight-lifting keeps your body performing like a well-oiled machine, with the added perk of looking great, too!

At Five Star Fitness, we have a weight room to accommodate all experience levels. We offer two full sets of Olympic dumbbells ranging from 5 to 125 pounds. We also have squat racks and flat, incline, and decline benches for bench pressing weights all the way up to 100 pounds. We are fully equipped with all the classic weight training tools to build your better body!

If you are new to weight-lifting, rusty, or perhaps just looking for additional motivation, we also offer regular strength training classes here at Five Star Fitness. You can check our website for a schedule of upcoming classes, or see if your workout could benefit with the help of a personal trainer (new gym members qualify for one free session with a personal trainer!). Visit our website or stop on by our state-of-the-art facility located behind the Louis Joliet Mall and give your body the Five Star treatment!