Take Charge Fitness

01/12/2026

Zumba With Becca tonight at 545pm! Drop in class rate available for non members! $5.
Come join the fun at Take Charge Fitness !!!

01/08/2026

Yoga for the New Year? We got you covered!! Come try our yoga classes to experience the MANY benefits that yoga provides!! Questions? Call us: 865-457-8237!!

01/06/2026

January Special Saturday Classes have been scheduled!! Reserve your spot now(space is limited)!
Pay for all Saturdays in advance and receive a discount! Classes open to members and non-members!!
Saturday Classes: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, and 1/31!!

01/05/2026

Exercise Form Matter

Anna Dark

Fitness Director at Take Charge Fitness Program

January 5, 2026

Whether you are new to exercise or a seasoned exercise "professional", good exercise form is the foundation for safe and effective fitness. First and foremost, its not about how much you can lift, it's about how you move and position your body.

So, let's discuss why exercise form matters:

1. Injury prevention. Executing an exercise with poor form significantly increases the risk of acute and chronic injuries. For most exercises, proper spinal alignment, joint alignment, and weight distribution are key to protect your body during ex*****on of exercises as well helping you move more efficiently.

2. Working the intended muscle per the exercise effectively. Proper form will assure that the intended muscle to work is not being sabotaged by poor form. For example, as a trainer myself, the one exercise I see that is consistently being performed with poor form is the simple bicep curl. Swinging the weights using momentum in the bicep curl shifts the work to shoulders and back. By being stricter with your movement in the bicep curl (elbows tucked as if bolted to your side), with smooth movement and not swinging will assure you are actually working those biceps!!

3. Your efforts will pay off. Working hard and then focusing on the outcomes in the mirror creates a sense of urgency to use heavier weights or longer runs, or faster times. Remember that without proper form, the new PRs lose their value. Form is always first and then intensity is second. When form is solid, strength and endurance will follow naturally.

No matter your fitness level, focusing on form is a MUST! Your workouts will be high quality, and the results will show! Slow down, focus on proper technique, and remember in fitness that quality of a workout is ALWAYS better than quantity.

01/05/2026

Don't forget ZUMBA tonight with Becca! 545pm! Non members welcome. Drop in rate is $5.

01/05/2026

Fitness can be overwhelming if you are new to it OR just want to make sure you are doing the things you need to do to hit your goals!! Classes at Take Charge Fitness not only makes exercise fun, but also assures you are working with good form!
Come try any of our classes: yoga, cardio, our signature class, BSP(Balance, Strength, Posture), Zumba.
Questions? Give us a call: 865-457-8237

01/02/2026

Happy New Year friends! What kind of exercise did you accomplish today? Share a photo in comments!!
This crew played 2 hours of Pickleball!! Don Hedden Doug Worthington George Aylor Anna Phalen Dark

12/29/2025

Hello FB Friends!!

Please help us share this GREAT deal! 50% off Joining Fee AND if they join by 12/31/25, they get JANUARY FREE!! Great saving for the New Year!!

12/23/2025

Hello Facebook Friends!! Our wonderful yoga instructor, Nikki, is down with illness! Please send good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! No yoga tonight but plan on class for next Tuesday, 12/30/25 @ 5:30pm.
Namaste 🧘‍♀️

12/08/2025

12/01/2025

Need some gift ideas? Give the gift of Health! Gift Certificates Available!! Its FITMAS time!!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to our Fitness Family!
This season of gratitude gives us the perfect moment to thank you for being part of our fitness community. Your commitment, positivity, and support inspire everything we do. We are grateful for the trust you place in us and for the energy you bring to our facility each day.
The staff at Take Charge Fitness wishes you and your loved ones a healthy, joyful and restful Thanksgiving!