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When we think of improving our mental health, how many of us immediately jump to thoughts of exercising? While working out to boost our mental state of mind might not be the first thing we think of, exercising provides numerous benefits not just to our physical health, but to our mental health as well.

Life is hectic, often with little time left in a day to focus on taking care of ourselves. That’s why we reached out to Mari Espinoza, a fitness instructor with Echelon, to share her thoughts on how we can achieve greater workout success. Mari provides insight on why it’s important to schedule our workouts, have a friend to work out with, and be honest with ourselves about how we’re feeling.

Designing your home gym may seem like a daunting task, but you don’t need floor-to-ceiling mirrors, special floors, or even a whole room to make it fantastic. We are constantly inspired by how our members are redefining workout spaces—from cozy workout nooks to spacious basement home gyms. We found some of our favorites and put together quick tips to find your Echthetic.

The American Heart Association recommends we combine cardio workouts with strength training to optimize benefits for our physical and mental health. Echelon Brand Ambassador Courtney Veronica Daniels agrees, and shares how she can push her limits by mixing up her workouts, working with Echelon trainers, and incorporating techniques and exercises she has learned from others to help maximize health benefits.

We are thrilled to announce we are breaking ground in Miami on a 10,000 sq ft fitness studio in Spring 2021. Once completed, Echelon + Boulevard 57 will feature bike and treadmill studios with live classes for local members and nine studios for filming classes for the Echelon Fit App.

We are excited to share the recent launch of two new Zumba® inspired classes available on the Echelon Fit App. These classes, TASTE OF ZUMBA® and ZUMBA® PARTY RIDE, are high-energy dancing and biking workouts designed for all levels of fitness enthusiasts. The fitness party just keeps getting better!

When it comes to evidence of success on our fitness journey, it doesn’t always look like a number on the scale, monumental milestones or finally reaching the end goal. It’s actually the small, unexpected wins along the way that can make the biggest difference—the hidden wins. 

Setting out to achieve a new goal can feel daunting, and it’s easy to give up when we lose motivation or let life get in the way. We’ve all been there. Luckily, the solution is easier than we think! The quickest way to keep our motivation and reach our goals is to add an accountability partner.

When it comes to our health, the things we do on a daily basis make a big—and lasting—difference. But making the choices that support a healthy lifestyle can feel next to impossible. Why is it so hard to implement habits that enhance our wellbeing? To help you stay committed, we’re sharing our top five tips for creating healthy, long-lasting habits to help you reach your goals.