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Clive FT Update!

Posted: 10/11/2011

 We have had really great fall so far here in Clive at Fitness Together! With the nice weather weather, we have also had the start of three awesome challenges, and the addition of PACK group training. We have started a Weight Loss Challege for those wanting to lose 5+ lbs. This challnge is a group effort, having clients that are paired up helps to motivate each other...

Cardio Can Nurture Sweet Dreams

Posted: 09/13/2011

Sleepless and sedentary? Instead of counting sheep in a field, try running through a meadow.Experts agree that an aerobic exercise routine during the day can keep you from tossing and turning at night, even if they’re not sure why.“The bottom line is we really don’t know why people tell us that exercise helps them sleep,” said David Davila of the U.S.-based...

The Importance of Breakfast!

Posted: 09/02/2011

Often we treat our cars better than we do ourselves. We take our cars in for regular oil changes, always make sure there is gas in the car and when the service engine light comes on we take it to the garage to get checked out. Food is fuel. Often we skip meals, don’t give ourselves quality foods, and rarely listen to what our body is telling us. People who start their...

How Exercise Can Keep the Brain Fit

Posted: 08/23/2011

For those of us hoping to keep our brains fit and healthy well into middle age and beyond, the latest science offers some reassurance. Activity appears to be critical, though scientists have yet to prove that exercise can ward off serious problems like Alzheimer’s disease. But what about the more mundane, creeping memory loss that begins about the time our 30s...

Energy Drinks: Facts You Should Know!

Posted: 08/22/2011

The term “energy drink” refers to a specific category of beverages that claim to stimulate and energize the user. Some examples include:•Red Bull Energy Drink®•SoBe Adrenaline Rush®•Hype Energy Drink®•Red Dragon Energy Drink®•YJ Stinger®Are They Safe To Drink?Unlike most food and beverages, energy drinks are regulated as...

Training to run barefoot

Posted: 08/03/2011

Imagine stepping out for a run without any shoes on - it's called barefoot running, and it's an emerging trend in the running and fitness industries.

Motivation Through Fitness Challenges!

Posted: 07/27/2011

Our Fitness Together Clive/West Des Moines members have been reaching their weight loss and fitness goals with the motivation of our cardio and fitness CHALLENGES! These challenges are a way to motivate the individual to see what their ablities really are, and push them a little out of their comfort zone. We will work on better nutrition, increasing...

Protein Classes of Meat

Posted: 07/20/2011

As if things were not confusing enough, we actually have classifications for different kinds of protein-containing foods. Just like carbohydrate foods, different protein foods can have higher amounts of calories per ounce. This is usually the resultof higher amounts of fat combined with the protein. Here is a quick breakdown of each classification: Very Lean Protein: An...

3 Ways to Kick the Habit of Skipping Workouts

Posted: 07/11/2011

Trying to get into an exercise habit, ut 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.Keep your eye on the...

The Importance of Stretching After a Workout

Posted: 06/16/2011

Why stretch? Stretching increases flexibility and range of motion around a joint, a key component of physical fitness that is often neglected. A greater degree of flexibility is believed to help prevent injury (and low back pain) and improve sports performance. We lose flexibility as we age, so practicing a regular program of stretching the major muscle groups can help prevent...