We've made it to February after what seemed like an endless January. For many, New Year's resolutions may already feel like a distant memory, but with February being Heart Health Month, it's still important to stay on track and focus on your fitness goals. It's never too late in the year to prioritize your health--this is your sign to get moving. Heart Health Month is especially a great time to focus on your health. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly to maintain heart health. Exercise strengthens your heart, boosts the oxygen your body uses, supports healthy blood pressure, and helps regulate glucose levels. This Heart Health Month, it's important to focus on strength training and cardio to keep your heart healthy and your body strong. Planet Fitness is now offering new plate-loaded strength equipment in more than 1,700 locations--with plans to expand to all 2,700+ clubs by the end of 2025--to further meet consumers' evolving needs. The introduction of these new machines, such as the Magnum Supine Bench Press, Magnum Hack Squat, and Seated Calf, ensures members can focus on building strength and achieving their fitness goals. Here are some simple tips Planet Fitness' National Lead Trainer Teddy Savage often shares with members new to the gym or looking to get back into working out. First up, bring a workout buddy. Having someone to work out with makes exercise more fun and keeps you both accountable. Another great tip is to start slow and steady. Fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. At Planet Fitness, all fitness levels can get stronger together in their welcoming community. Planet Fitness offers a high-value membership with thousands of convenient locations and best-in-class equipment, and many are open 24 hours a day. Finally, to keep things fresh, change up your workout playlist. Music can significantly boost your energy and motivation, whether stretching to relaxing tunes or running to high-energy beats. It can make a big difference in keeping you going. If you want to join Planet Fitness, the Classic Card membership starts at only $15 monthly. The PF Black Card membership includes additional amenities, such as bringing a guest every day at no additional charge, access to the Black Card Spa, and access to 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations across all 50 states, among other benefits. Visit PlanetFitness.com for nearby clubs, or download the free Planet Fitness app to learn more about the Judgement Free Zone.
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00:00Hey, I'm Teddy Savage, National League Trainer at Planet Fitness and it is finally February
00:09guys.
00:10And after January that seemed like it was never going to end, that's good news right?
00:13And I know a lot of our fitness resolutions are so far off in the distance that we probably
00:18don't even remember what they were, but the good news is there's never a bad time in the
00:22year to stay connected to your fitness journey and February actually is a perfect time to
00:26prioritize your overall health and wellness because February is actually National Heart
00:31Health Month.
00:32The American Heart Association recommends that we all get at least 150 minutes of moderate
00:37aerobic activity in a week's time, but here's the thing, that 150 minutes does not need
00:42to be super intense.
00:43As a matter of fact, it could just mean moving your body and doing the things that you love
00:47to do, like exercise.
00:49You see, because exercise not only strengthens your heart, it increases the oxygen levels
00:54in your body, can help to reduce stress and anxiety while at the same time giving you
00:58the natural energy to power through the rest of your day.
01:02And in 2025, Planet Fitness is wanting us all to get stronger together.
01:07And a strong heart does not just mean cardio, it means also infusing your workout regimen
01:12with strength training.
01:13So we're excited to be launching our new Best in Class Strength Series in all of our clubs.
01:19Right now, already in 1,700 locations, with the goal to have all 2,700 fitted by the end
01:25of 2025.
01:26So let's talk about it, shall we?
01:28The Supine Bench Press is one of my personal favorites because it really targets your chest,
01:32shoulders, and triceps without putting unnecessary stress on your shoulder.
01:36The next one is a Plate Loaded Hag Squat, and let me tell you, if you know anything
01:40about a Hag Squat, you know it is probably the most dynamic lower body strength exercise
01:44you could do, bar none.
01:46And the last one is a Seated Plate Loaded Calve Extension, really good for targeting
01:49those calve muscles that help boost your balance and stability.
01:53So we're getting everyone stronger, no matter your fitness levels and our You Belong community
01:58right now.
01:59So I'm a trainer, and I gotta give you guys some tips on how you can not only get strong,
02:03but have fun while you do it, okay?
02:05Here's tip number one.
02:06If it's good for you, it's great for you and your workout buddy.
02:09So make sure you bring your fit as many times as you would like in Planet Fitness.
02:13Doing so not only gets your workout to be from a routine, to something way more fun
02:18and dynamic, to something that you guys can do together with your accountability partner
02:23right beside you.
02:24Tip number two.
02:25I want to remind you that fitness is a marathon, not a sprint, so don't try to go too fast
02:31too soon.
02:32As a matter of fact, go at your own pace.
02:34Slow down and focus on form and technique over how quickly you can finish the workout.
02:39And then lastly, one of my personal favorites, make sure your playlist is funky and fresh
02:44and really mimics the energy of your workout.
02:47Doing so is going to give you the vibes, the energy, the power that you need to finish
02:51through those hard reps and difficult sets, and it kind of gives you a dance break in
02:56between sets, right?
02:57So I want you to come on in with me right now and get stronger at Planet Fitness with
03:02our Classic Carb Membership starting at just $15 a month, or that Black Carb Membership,
03:08because that one comes with a whole host of benefits.
03:11You can bring that workout buddy with you as many times as you would like at no additional
03:15cost.
03:16You also get access to all 2,700 locations, and oh, by the way, access to our Black Carb
03:20Spa.
03:21When you get in there, you're not going to want to leave.
03:24So if you're looking for more information on how to get started, go to our website at
03:28PlanetFitness.com, or better yet, download that free Planet Fitness app.
03:32Listen, we're going to make 2025 our strongest year yet, but we got to start doing it right
03:37now.
03:38There's no time to delay, but it's the perfect time to get better.
03:41Can't wait to see you.