Fitness Together - Ashland

Clothing Drive

Sat, 21 May 2011 10:10:00 -0500

Goodwill's Clothing Collaborative needs your gently worn business attire for both Men and Women. Your donations will go directly to graduates of Boston-based job training programs.

We need your donations to help job seekers make a great first impression.

Mens and Women's Suits
Dress Shirts/Blouses
Trousers
Neckties
Shoes, Jewelry, Handbags

Help yourself while you help someone else! We are giving one free session and 10% off any personal training package with any donation!

Donations accepted through June 2nd in our Ashland and Soutborough locations.

Ashland: 300 Eliot Street in the Ledgemere Plaza - Phone: 508-231-4567

Southborough: 21g Turnpike Road in the Brickyard Plaza - Phone: 508-481-5600

Gift Certificates Available Online!

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:38:00 -0600

Give the gift of fitness this year!

Black Friday Special...

6 Small Group Training Sessions for just $125

6 Private Training Sessions for just $299

6-Session Nutrition Together Program for just $199

Purchase online by clicking the buy now button below or by phone by calling 508-438-0050.

Offer Valid Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26 only.

*To order, select your gift and click pay now. You will be directed to a Pay Pal processing page. Don't have a pay pal account? Not a problem. Just click "Don't have a Pay Pal Account" and you can enter your credit or debit card.

We will mail your gift certificate to the address provided on the next business day.

Prefer to pickup your gift certificate? Add a note in the field provided and we will call you when your gift certificate is ready.

Fitness Q&A: What is the best time to workout for maximum calorie burn?

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Answer: Whenever you can burn calories, morning, evening or mid-day, is the best time of day as long as you do it! If your question is addressing weight management, then the best way to lose weight and keep it off is to spend mental and physical energy, day in and day out, eating healthy calorie-controlled meals and getting in that calorie-burning exercise. In short, balancing the calorie math. The goal for weight loss is to consume fewer calories than your body requires, creating what is termed a “calorie deficit.” A calorie deficit of 500 calories per day results in a one-pound weight loss of body fat in one week’s time.

Whichever time of day you get in a major “bout” of calorie-burning activity is up to your personal schedule. Ideally, you’ll want to get in a planned exercise bout in addition to being physically active throughout the day, such as parking farther away from the store and taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

In summary, the time of day you eat or exercise does not impact calorie burning. Your best bet is to eat small, frequent, nutritious (calorie-controlled) meals throughout the day and combine that eating style with a daily exercise bout as well as making an effort to simply move around more. That is what is important for your personal calorie balance and the secret to lifelong weight control.

By Dr. Janet Bond Brill

Press Release: Personal Training Studio in Ashland and Southborough, MA Unveils Proprietary Nutrition Program

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Bob Savin, Owner, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Phone: 508-438-0050

Email: BobSavin@fitnesstogether.com

Personal Training Studio in Ashland and Southborough, MA Unveils Proprietary Nutrition Program

Ashland, MA. – 6/1/2010 – Fitness Together in Ashland and Southborough, MA is stepping up services for clients, by launching a proprietary nutrition program. Modeled after the same one-on-one approach used for Fitness Together’s personal training, Nutrition Together provides clients nutrition guidance in tandem with fitness training to help achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

With the motto “Eat healthy. Eat light. Eat often,” Nutrition Together is designed to offer sensible solutions and a common-sense approach to nutrition. The program is administered by the Fitness Together personal trainers in a series of one-on-one sessions that go hand-in-hand with the client’s personal training regimen.

“Because fitness and nutrition are inseparable components of an overall wellness plan, this program brings our approach full circle to helping clients achieve their goals and live healthier lives,” said Bob Savin, owner of Fitness Together in Ashland and Southborough, MA. “We have always encouraged and provided guidance for eating well, but with Nutrition Together we now have a solid, sensible program that completely complements our personal training services and will help promote stronger results.”

The science-based program was developed by Janet Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN [“Dr. Janet”], director of nutrition for Fitness Together, a certified nutritionist and wellness coach and a nationally-known author and speaker.

“My hope is that this program will give people the tools they need to make healthy choices in their everyday lives,” said Brill. “In today’s fast-paced society, it’s easy to let health and wellness take a backseat. Nutrition Together is a way to take back control and make healthy, informed decisions about what we eat.”

For more information contact Fitness Together in Ashland and Southborough, at 508-438-0050 or www.FTMetroWest.com.

About Fitness Together Franchise Corp.:

Established in 1983 in response to the growing demand for personal fitness training, Fitness Together offers the latest in one-on-one personal training. Based in Highlands Ranch, Colo., Fitness Together is part of Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., one of the world's largest wellness organizations. Fitness Together began franchising in 1996 and has sold franchised locations throughout the United States, Costa Rica, Israel, Ireland and Canada.

Franchise Information:

Fitness Together Franchise Corporation is actively selling franchises. If you are interested in changing your life and the lives of others, please visit http://corp.fitnesstogether.com/ or call 877.663.0880 ext. 10 for more information about franchise opportunities.

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FT Now Featured on Yelp!

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Happy with your workouts? Enjoy working with your FT Trainer?

Then help us out by reviewing us on Yelp. Yelp is the fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what's great in your area. We at Fitness Together Ashland and Fitness Together Southborough would appreciate honest feedback from you at Yelp.com.

To write a review:

1) Visit Yelp.com

2) Create a Profile

3) Search for Fitness Together in Ashland or Southborough

4) Click on "Write a Review" at the top of the page.

Yelp reviews are useful, funny and cool because people like you take the time to share thoughtful insights on local businesses and services.

The best reviews are personal and experiential, and tend to offer helpful suggestions, perhaps even an insider tip or two. The most useful reviews sometimes make mention of unique qualities that make the business special or the type of person who might also like this business.

Thank you so much for your help!!

Fitness Q&A: When it comes to choosing a healthy bread, is whole grain white any different from regular whole wheat bread?

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Answer: The definition of “whole grain white” bread or flour is nebulous at best. It is a fairly new product that can consist of virtually anything, but generally comprises a mixture of 100% whole grain and white flour. The white wheat comes from an albino variety of wheat that differs from the traditional red wheat kernels. Furthermore, the white wheat is more heavily processed than the 100% whole grain flour to make the product taste more like its refined cousins, though the jury is still out regarding exactly how much nutrition is lost in the processing.

The product is marketed to regular consumers of white bread who want to consume more whole grains for the health benefits but just can’t quite take the plunge to eating 100% whole grain products. So, for those people, the new “white wheat” products are a better choice than refined white bread products. The bottom line is, nutrition-wise, your best bet is to routinely go for the 100% whole wheat products that have been less processed, contain all three parts of the original wheat kernel and have been shown scientifically to help prevent chronic disease.

Fitness Q&A: Is there really any nutritional value in lettuce?

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Answer: Lettuce is a leafy crunchy vegetable with substantial water content, some fiber and a negligible calorie count—all factors that are beneficial for filling up your plate and pairing down your waistline.

You should know that only certain types of lettuce are loaded with lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant chemicals, whereas others contain virtually nothing in terms of nutrition. Hence, even though all types of lettuce are low in calories, the different varieties offer different valuable sources of nutrients. For example, romaine lettuce is especially rich in vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and manganese when compared to iceberg lettuce.

When making lettuce choices, be sure to get in the power lettuces, romaine and red leaf—the darker the leaf, the greater the amount of nutrients such as vitamin A and folate. Other salad greens, such as spinach, kale, arugula and radicchio, while technically not lettuces, are among the most nutrient-dense foods available.

So when it comes to good health and weight control, be sure to pile on the dark leafy greens (an antioxidant gold mine), and leave the iceberg in the bin!

Posted by Dr. Janet Bond Brill

Fitness Q&A: What is a good rule to follow when selecting healthy foods?

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Answer: The fewer the ingredients, the better! When it comes to making wise nutrition choices, the golden rule on the ingredient list is “less is better!” This is because the most nutritious foods are generally the least processed foods with the least amount of additives. The closer the food is to the way Mother Nature intended it to be, the more natural vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients the food product will contain.

For example, it’s always healthier to choose an apple over a slice of apple pie loaded with unhealthy fats, salt, spoilage retardants, refined carbohydrates and excess calories. If you peruse the frozen vegetable case, better to grab the bag of frozen peas that simply contains two ingredients—peas and salt—rather than a frozen pea product with 20 ingredients in the list. Another important tip regarding processed foods is that if you have a choice, make the food yourself (such as your own tomato sauce versus a jar of sauce). This way YOU control the ingredients and can be very judicious with adding in excess amounts of harmful ingredients such as sodium and bad fats.

Need Help with Childcare?

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Fitness Together clients can now take advantage of a special arrangement for child care.

Just-A-Wee Day Child Care center is located in the same plaza as our FT Ashland studio. They are a licensed child care center offering programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children (up to 9 years). The facility offers separate areas where age-appropriate activities are conducted and they pay careful attention to teacher/student ratios.

We have arranged for a special, 90-minute child care session that will compliment your 45-minute workout session. There is no up-front financial commitment (child care sessions are paid at drop-off) and you do not need to commit to any weekly schedule.

If you have questions, you can contact Just-A-Wee-Day Child Care Directly by calling 508-881-6077 or you can ask your trainer to review their literature the next time you visit our Ashland studio.

Custom Personal Training Programs for Kids and Teens

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Our private personal training is perfect for children age 12* to 17 who need to lose weight for medical reasons, have other health concerns, or just want to work one-on-one to accomplish
their goals with fewer distractions.

The sessions are 45-minutes in length and are conducted in one of our private training suites with a certified FT personal trainer. We will start out with a free consultation which will give us the opportunity to discuss your child's goals and any health history that may affect his or her exercise routine. Then we will take him or her through some exercises.

*Exceptions may be made for children younger than twelve years of age who are mature and have a strong desire to work with a trainer.

Sports Conditioning for Teens

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The off-season is the perfect time to focus on getting stronger and improving overall physical conditioning. Since all of our programs are custom, we can assist athletes from any sport to improve their performance and reduce the chance for injury during the season.

The goal of our teen sport conditioning program is to increase the strength of all major muscle groups as well as specific muscle groups that are closely associated with your child’s sport(s) while placing a heavy emphasis on safety and proper use of equipment. We will also provide your child with a polar heart rate monitor and show him or her how to use the monitor to maximize cardiovascular workouts. General instruction and coaching on cardiovascular conditioning will also be a part of your child’s program.

Over the course of your child’s training, he or she will receive age appropriate coaching in areas such as basic nutrition principles, general sports injury prevention techniques, the importance of rest, and the negative effects of drugs on athletic performance.