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Client Success Story - Mike Peipman loses 25 lbs. in 12 weeks

Posted: 12/06/2011

Client Success Story - Michael Peipman loses 25 lbs. in 12 weeks

Client Success Story - John Branca Loses 30 lbs., Gets Stronger

Posted: 12/06/2011

Congratulations to FT client John Branca, who recently completed a program at Fitness Together and relocated to Kansas City for work.  Prior to FT, John did not exercise at all.  John has lost 30 lbs., lowered his body fat percentage to about 22%, reduced his blood pressure medication, and significantly increased his strength.  In the picture, John is deadlifting...

Most Important Risk Factors for Exercise Related Injuries

Posted: 07/19/2011

Finding ways to engage in physical activity while avoiding injury is a major goal of training programs. All activities have risks. Most of the time the benefits outweigh the risks. One recent study found that active individuals have a 17%-19% lower chance of injury during non-sport or non-leisure time activities than those who were inactive. But injuries still do exist, and it’s important to understand the factors that could increase your risk of suffering an exercise-related injury.

State Fair Food Nightmares

Posted: 07/19/2011

You don’t need a dietitian to tell you that the menu options at the local fair are going to be bad for your diet. True to tradition, the latest between-ride snacks to grace fairgrounds are battered, deep-fried, sugar-coated, or all of the above. From old standards (funnel cake) to more creative concoctions, the fare at the fair will reliably bust your gut. Here are some of the most outrageous, waist-expanding foods we’ve seen at festivals across the nation.

Congrats to FT Trainer Filipe Cotas - Brings Home Medal at First Powerlifting Meet

Posted: 07/19/2011

Congratulations to Fitness Together Personal Trainer Filipe Cotas, who not only competed in his first weightlifting competition, but won first place in his division.  Filipe competed at USA Powerlifting's 2011 New England Open Powerlifting Championships. 

Recipe of the Week - Baked Sweet Potato Steak Fries

Posted: 04/27/2011

Recipe of the Week - Baked Sweet Potato Steak Fries

"The Biggest Loser" Diet Doctor Offers Advice

Posted: 04/22/2011

Michael Dansinger, MD, is the weight loss and nutrition doctor for NBC’s “The Biggest Loser." A native of Newton, MA, Dr. Dansinger is also the diabetes doctor for WebMD and an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston.  He recently sat down for an interview with The Boston Globe and discussed a number of topics, including the value...

How a Candy Bar Snack Makes You Even Hungrier

Posted: 04/22/2011

One popular series of candy bar promotes the idea of eating it to stop hunger pangs – if you feel a drop in energy during the workday, you can simply eat one of these candy bars (which has 30 grams of sugar and rhymes with knickers) and go on being productive. Not exactly. Except for the immediate feeling of satiety, the effect on hunger is exactly the opposite.When you...

Here's How to Hit the Ground Running - The Away and Back

Posted: 04/13/2011

 

Food Swaps that Fight Belly Fat

Posted: 04/13/2011

You can beat belly fat on a full stomach—as long as you choose the right foods. Making simple substitutions, such as the greens you use in your salads and the snacks you munch come mid-afternoon, can help blast away excess chub. Erin Palinski, RD, has suggested some simple swaps for a flat belly, and she provided the following nine strategies for cutting calories while...