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Give Your Immune System a Boost with Cryotherapy
From stress reduction to immune support, cryotherapy offers powerful wellness benefits. Explore how Green Bay residents can use cryotherapy to support their immune system this winter.
5 Reasons to Try Red Light Therapy
Learn what red light therapy is, how it works, and why people across Green Bay are turning to the science-backed treatment for healthier skin, hair growth, less pain, better recovery, and more.
Supplements at Western: What We Carry, Why We Trust It, and How It Supports You
Confused about supplements? Discover how Western chooses high-quality supplements you can trust. Learn about Integrative Therapeutics and the wellness supplements available at Renew.
Untangling the Tension: A Beginnerβs Guide to Myofascial Release
Feeling tight or tense? Explore how myofascial release can help you move better, recover faster, and feel your best. Learn simple techniques you can try at home and discover the recovery services offered by our recovery experts at Western in Green Bay.
Feast Mode: Thanksgiving Recipes from Western Staff
Start your Thanksgiving morning at Western with special group fitness classes, lobby hospitality, and plenty of good vibes, plus dive into our staffβs favorite holiday recipes to bring to your own table. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Western!
Massage & Percussion Therapy for Athletes: Recovery Tips for Staying in the Game
Athletes of all kinds need smart recovery to stay strong, mobile, and injury-free. Learn how massage therapy and percussion therapy can ease soreness, boost performance, and support long-term training. See how Western Racquet & Fitness Club in Green Bay helps athletes recover with built-in massage, Hyperice tools, cryotherapy, and more.
Pickleball Players: Hereβs How Cryotherapy and Massage Can Improve Your Game
Recover like a pro! Playing a lot of pickleball these days? Youβre not alone! This fast-growing sport is spreading all over Green Bay. If youβre on the pickleball train, give your body the recovery it deserves. Learn how massage therapy and cryotherapy at Western Racquet can help you recover faster, prevent injury, and get back on the court feeling your best.
Diets Dissected: The Mediterranean Diet
Curious about the Mediterranean Diet and why itβs consistently ranked as one of the healthiest ways to eat? In this edition of Diets Dissected, we break down what the Mediterranean Diet is, how to follow it, its pros and cons, and expert insights from one of Westernβs dietitians. Plus, we share tips and a handy food list to help you get started and a link to 50+ Mediterranean-inspired recipes to make your meals both delicious and heart-healthy!
What Makes Western Different than Other Green Bay Gyms
Looking for a Green Bay gym that actually feels like home? Discover what makes Western Racquet & Fitness Club different. 50+ years of family ownership and community connection to state-of-the-art fitness, recovery, nutrition, and racquet sports programs. Explore the amenities, meet the passionate team behind the club, and see why Western is more than just a gymβitβs a whole-person wellness experience.
How to Reach Your Fitness Goals with Personalized TrainingβEven If Youβre Starting from Scratch
Starting a fitness journey can feel overwhelming, but you donβt have to do it alone. Discover how personal training can help you set realistic goals, build confidence, and create a balanced routine that works for you, even if youβre brand-new to exercise. Plus, get tips from Western personal trainers on their strategies for helping clients who are just starting their fitness journeys.
From Bump to Baby: Staying Active Through Every Stage
Discover how to stay active and healthy during pregnancy and postpartum with expert tips from Western personal trainer Ally Bader. From mythbusting common misconceptions to trimester-specific workouts and safe postpartum guidance, this guide helps you move confidently, support your recovery, and feel strong at every stage of this exciting journey.
What Is Cryotherapyβand Can It Really Boost Your Recovery and Performance?
Discover how cryotherapy is helping athletes recover faster, reduce soreness, and boost performance. From hormone balance and oxidative stress management to improved circulation and psychological recovery, learn what the science says about whole-body and localized cryotherapyβand how you can use it to reach your peak at Renew at Western.
Diets Dissected: Low-FODMAP
Struggling with bloating, gas, or IBS symptoms? Learn how the Low-FODMAP diet works, who itβs for, and how Western dietitians can guide you to relief.
Breathing New Life into Athletic Recovery: My Journey with the Green Bay Blizzard and Beyond
Discover how Western Racquetβs Renew director, Ana Kat, is transforming recovery for the Green Bay Blizzard. From breathwork to cutting-edge therapies, learn how her unique approach is helping players heal faster, perform better, and see the game in a whole new way.
Your Guide to Group Fitness at Western Racquet & Fitness Club
Curious about group fitness at Western Racquet & Fitness Club? This guide breaks down everything you need to knowβfrom class types and scheduling to what makes our community so special. Whether you're a first-timer or a fitness regular, there's a class here for you.
Diets Dissected: Intermittent Fasting
Curious about intermittent fasting? In this Diets Dissected blog, we break down what intermittent fasting is, the different methods, potential benefits, and important downsidesβall with expert insights from Westernβs registered dietitian. Whether youβre considering intermittent fasting for weight loss, energy, or overall health, get the facts to decide if itβs right for you.
The Easy Peasy Guide to Meal Prep
Meal prepping sounds like a lot of work, but it doesnβt have to be! In this easy-peasy guide, we break down what meal prep really is, share doβs and donβts, and walk you through a simple step-by-step plan. Plus, get tasty recipe ideas and tips to keep things fresh and stress-free all week long. Whether youβre cooking for workouts, busy days, or just to save time, this guide makes meal prep doableβand even enjoyable!
Beat the Heat, Boost Recovery: The Power of Cryotherapy
Feeling the heat? Cool off with cryotherapy at Western Racquet! This quick, ultra-cold treatment can help reduce pain, speed up recovery, boost your mood, and leave you feeling totally refreshed. Whether youβre sore, stressed, or just curiousβthis is your sign to give it a try.
Demystifying Nutrition Labels
Dietary fiber? Total sugars? Added sugars? Reading a nutrition label can feel like youβre decoding a secret message. Between flashy buzzwords like βlow fat,β βnatural,β or βclean,β and contradictory advice from every corner of the internet, itβs tough to tell whatβs actually good for you.
The truth is, thereβs no one-size-fits-all answer. Everyoneβs body and dietary needs are different. But if you want to get a better idea of whatβs in your food, the nutrition label is a great place to start.
Setting Realistic Expectations with your Friendly Neighborhood Dietitian
βI know what I need to do, I just need to do it.β
βI donβt need a dietitian, I know how to eat.β
βWhy is food news so confusing? One day eggs are bad and the next day they are not?β
Sound like anything youβve ever thought? That makes sense, because there can be some misconceptions about who a dietitian is and what an appointment might look like.
Letβs get into it.

