Confused by Fitness Advice Online? You’re Not Alone. One of the most common things we hear from new members at E-Town Fitness sounds like this: “I’ve tried cutting carbs, fasting, doing high reps, low reps, keto, cardio-only… I just want to know what actually works.” And we get it. You
Should You Be Taking Creatine? (Short Answer: Yes) When most people hear “creatine,” they think of bulky gym bros chugging protein shakes. But the truth is, creatine is one of the most well-researched, effective, and safe supplements available—and its benefits go far beyond muscle size. At E-Town Fitness, we often
Why Mobility Warm-Ups Matter—Especially If You’ve Had Injuries You might feel ready to jump into your strength workout the second you walk in the door—but if you’ve had a past injury, skipping your warm-up could be setting you up for more problems. Whether it’s an old shoulder tweak, back issue,
Why Slowing Down Your Reps Can Speed Up Your Results When it comes to strength training, most people focus on one thing: getting through the workout as fast as possible.More reps. More sweat. More movement. But if you’re over 40 and your goals include fat loss, strength, or joint-friendly progress—you
How Menopause Impacts Recovery, Strength, and Results (And What You Can Do About It) If you’re in your 40s or 50s and noticing that your body just isn’t responding to workouts the way it used to—you’re not imagining it. Menopause and perimenopause can affect everything from energy and sleep to
Struggling With Back Pain? It Might Not Be Your Back Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from adults—especially those over 40. It shows up during long car rides, at the desk, when getting out of bed, or even just bending over to tie your
Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Fat Loss, Recovery, and Long-Term Results You can train hard. You can eat clean. But if you’re sleeping poorly or not enough, your results will always hit a ceiling. At E-Town Fitness, we’ve worked with hundreds of adults over 40, and we’ve seen one thing
How Many Days a Week Should You Work Out? (Let’s Keep It Simple) This is one of the most common questions we get at E-Town Fitness:“How many days a week should I be working out?” The real answer? It depends.Your goals, your schedule, and your current fitness level all play
You Can’t Spot Reduce Fat—But You Can Change Your Body We’ve all heard it (and maybe even said it ourselves):“How do I get rid of this?” — as someone points to their belly, thighs, or the back of their arms. At E-Town Fitness, we hear this question all the time
Why Random Workouts Don’t Work After 40 (And What to Do Instead) Maybe you’ve done bootcamps. Maybe you’ve followed along with a Peloton strength workout. Maybe you just show up and do “whatever feels good” that day. It’s not that those things are bad—but if your goal is long-term results