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Experience Healthy Tax Relief by Deducting Your Personal Training Expenses this Tax Season

Posted: 04/01/2012

As the April 17 tax deadline nears, do you find yourself looking under couch cushions, going through office files and combing through bank statements in hopes of finding any last minute receipts or tax deductions that you may have overlooked? Well, you may not need to look any further, as good tax news may be found around the corner at your local personal training studio.  ...

Healthy Eating: Tips and Tricks for a Nutrition Transition

Posted: 03/14/2012

 

 

Spring is in the air bringing changes to weather, wardrobes and waistlines. With the holidays and cold weather months behind you and plans for spring break trips, pool time lounging and outdoor activities in the near future, this is the perfect time to focus on healthy eating.

 

 

Go Outside Your Comfort Zone

Posted: 02/15/2012

Convinced you “can’t” run a marathon, or sprint at level 10 on that treadmill? … Are you sure about that?   Even if you have a physical challenge or condition that limits you in some way, most of us also create false boundaries for ourselves — “no-can-do’s” that are only in our heads. And more and more studies are showing...

3 Ways to Kick the Habit ... of Skipping Workouts

Posted: 01/18/2012

Trying to get into an exercise habit, but finding you’re more in the habit of making excuses? You can break out of that pattern with these tips from fitness experts on staying motivated and sticking to your fitness routine. Our Fitness Together trainers and studio owners recommend these three strategies to help you stay inspired to work out regularly.1. Keep your eye on...

Jump Start Your Fitness Routine This Winter

Posted: 11/11/2011

The holiday season can be challengeing for those of us who like to stay fit. Little time and lots of food means that staying in shape can seem impossible. But the truth is, good workouts do not need to be stressful or long for you to achieve your goals.  The following article provides great ways to develop quick and efficient cardio workouts so that you can relax and be thankful in a season that is all about joyfulness.

Energize Your Exercise Experience!

Posted: 10/24/2011

Rolling over, turning off your alarm and sleeping in for an extra hour instead of heading out for a morning run is too easy to do. Letting the day get away from you and opting for happy hour with friends rather than working out at the gym can be an easy out too – especially if you’re running solo in your workout routine as daylight gets shorter and temperatures get...

Fit BODY: Fit BRAIN

Posted: 09/10/2011

 Can’t remember where you parked the car or if you unplugged the coffee pot? Worried that as you age, your memory and cognitive skills will deteriorate? Never fear—a regular exercise routine will strengthen your brain as well as your muscles! New research shows that even older adults who are physically active have a reduced risk of developing many forms of dementia....

Beat the HEAT: 5 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Summer Workouts Safe

Posted: 07/08/2011

It’s summer and baby it’s HOT out there! Maybe you are planning on a scenic bike ride along the river, hiking in the mountains, or spending the day working in the garden. That’s reason enough to ensure that you brush up on the basics for safely exercising outdoors in the heat. The long dog days of summer have arrived and what you need to know is that exercising...

10 necessary steps to Keeping Weight Off!!

Posted: 04/05/2012

Success breeds success. What exactly, in terms of lifestyle changes, do people who have been highly successful at both losing weight and keeping it off over the long term do? That’s just what researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Colorado set out to determine when they began their on-going study called the National Weight Control Registry...

3 Ways to Kick the Habit of Skipping Workouts

Posted: 01/03/2012

Trying to get into an exercise habit, but finding you’re more in the habit of making excuses? You can break out of that pattern with these tips from fitness experts on staying motivated and sticking to your fitness routine. Our Fitness Together trainers and studio owners recommend these three strategies to help you stay inspired to work out regularly.   1. Keep your...