The official start of summer begins this weekend. If you have put off your “get in shape” plans, now is the time to start. Answer is Fitness, with locations in North Attleboro and Springfield, can help. With a 30 day fitness pass, see what we have to offer to help you reach your fitness goals.  With personal training and an expansive group exercise schedule, you will surely find an exercise program that is exciting, challenging and fun; which is exactly what you need in an fitness routine. Here are just a few examples:

Group Power:
Group Power is an hour of power! This 60 minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors. With simple athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses, and curls. Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels. Discover results, Discover Group Power.

Group Kick:
Group Kick brings it on! This electric 60 minute fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self confidence! Energetic music, awesome instructors and a group environment will keep you punching, kicking and smiling! Group Kick will knock you out!

Cycling/Spinning:
The Cycling program is the original and most popular group cycling class. And it's not just because Spinning is an unmatched way to make your fitness goals a reality. With no complicated moves to learn, top-notch instructors and music that begs your legs to pedal, getting into the best shape of your life has never been more fun.

So many people buy new sneakers for their work out and then a week later find that the shoe isn’t performing right, or their feet or knees hurt. Here are a few tips to think about when you are looking for the perfect sneakers from the personal trainers at Answer is Fitness.
 
First, be sure you are looking for the right sneakers for the right activity. If you are looking for cross training shoes, inspect the treads. Unlike the waffle-pattern on running shoes, many cross trainers have a spot like a bull's-eye under the ball of the foot. This helps with pivoting and they grip the floor better for side-to-side motion. Running shoes work fine on cardio machines, but if most of your gym time is spent in classes, buy the cross-trainers.

For walking shoes, look for a rounded heel. The heel is usually more beveled than  running shoes which helps with the heel-to-toe push-off of walking. However, if you’re a combo walker and jogger, you should get running-specific sneakers.

Now, if you are looking for running shoes, check out the color of the foam on the side. Generally, the more gray-tinted foam there is near the arch, the more motion support the sneaker gives you. However, if you have high arches and need extra cushioning, pick gray-free ones.

Trail runners, should avoid white sneakers because those made for trail running mostly come in gray or dark colors and have knobbier treads than those for on-road running.

Also keep in mind that in walking or running shoes, your toes should be a thumb's width away from the tip of the sneaker. However, cross-trainers should fit more snugly, with your toes as close to the tip as possible without feeling scrunched.