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We're on the brink of BIGGER THINGS!

Posted: 02/14/2012

Things are changing here at the studio...in a good way, of course.  If you haven't been to the studio before, or if you haven't been by lately, we're in the middle of expanding our square footage to include an additional 400 or so square feet.  This is something we've been considering for quite some time, and now is as good a time as any!  There is a cat in the...

How to Read Nutrition Labels

Posted: 02/06/2012

Reading nutrition labels can be a trickier task than one might think. I am sure we all know that a nutrition fact label is the information on the ingredients that are put into the food, and that those labels are required by Food and Drug Administration. But, did you know that the calories listed on that box of crackers are not the calories for the whole box, but for one serving...

Stretching Essentials

Posted: 01/23/2012

Fitness professionals tell us that stretching is a must after exercise. Besides the fact that it feels amazing, what does it actually do for the body? Some studies have shown that the main benefits of stretching are: improved athletic performance and decreased risk of activity-based injury. Stretching helps to improve joint mobility and stability allowing for greater range of...

To Box or Not To Box?!

Posted: 01/06/2012

Tired of the same old cardio routine you do on the treadmill every week or bored with the same monotonous workout? Well, have you considered giving boxing a try before? This type of workout is not just for the professional athlete anymore. Boxing for the masses is gaining more and more popularity and for good reasons too! Training like a boxer allows one to improve not only muscle...

The Benefits of Plyometrics

Posted: 12/15/2011

You hear your trainer throwing around the word "plyometrics" during various exercises, but what the heck does it mean and how does it benefit you?! Plyometrics are a repetitive jumping, bounding or pushing motion that lengthens and shortens the muscles to improve strength and power. Squat jumps, one leg hops, burpies and jumping jacks are all considered plyometric exercises....

'Tis the Season of Overeatin'

Posted: 11/17/2011

How to bypass holiday temptation.

Thin Doesn't = Healthy!

Posted: 11/01/2011

There's always been this notion that being 'skinny' equates with being 'healthy.'  Health is much more than skip deep!  Being what we consider as a society to be 'skinny' may make a person appear as if they have a low body fat percentage when in some cases, it's the exact opposite.  In fact, these folks may be at just as big of a health risk as someone whom we'd...

Titleist Performance Institute Update

Posted: 10/17/2011

I'm just back from a weekend seminar in Rhode Island--can't say that's my favorite place I've visited, BUT I brought back with me a LOT of priceless information and a more developed skill set!  I was there for a Titleist Performance Institute seminar, specific to fitness professionals who are already certified through TPI.  And what does this mean for Fitness Together...

19th Annual Chamber Golf Classic

Posted: 10/01/2011

We are excited to be sponsoring a hole at this year's Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic.  It's the 19th year of the tournament and this year it's sold out!  The goals are to get the word out about Fitness Together, to promote Titleist Performance Institute, and to explain how a TPI certified trainer can take your golf game to the next level!  TPI-certified fitness...

A Message from the Owners

Posted: 09/21/2011

Wilda and David Young are the owners of Fitness Together, which they opened in July, 2007.  They saw a need for a physical fitness facility that offered a high degree of specialized attention, in a private environment, in order to improve overall health and fitness.  They found that "doing it on their own" through jogging, health clubs and home gyms simply did not work. ...