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Four Tips for Working Moms Trying to Stay Fit

Posted: 04/25/2013

From working a full-time job to running kids to school functions and managing a household, moms hardly have a spare moment in their busy daily schedules. Even with hectic home and work situations, working moms still need to find time to live a healthy lifestyle -- not only to benefit themselves, but their families as well. By implementing the following tips and mental shifts,...

Why Resolutions Fail

Posted: 01/23/2013

Why New Year’s Resolutions FailAs New Year’s resolutions gain popularity this time of year, many jump on the bandwagon of losing weight, getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle. While we all can benefit from making these types of positive lifestyle changes, most resolutions fizzle out, unfortunately, before they even have a chance to settle in. So, why does this...

3 Ways to Kick the Habit of Skipping Workouts

Posted: 10/24/2012

3 Ways to Kick the Habit of Skipping Workouts1. Keep your eye on the prize. You must have a very strong “why” you are doing it. Always connect to that “why,” especially when things get tough or you get busy. If your goal is to get back into your favorite jeans, hang them on the outside of your closet where you’ll see them every morning when...

Exercise: Medicine for the Mind and Body

Posted: 08/17/2012

As the dog days of summer slowly fade from the horizon, to-do lists become longer with the craziness of back to school schedules, days become shorter with less sunlight brightening our days, and our carefree summer moods can quickly sour if we aren’t careful. Incorporating a consistent fitness routine into your end-of-summer schedule can help keep a pep in your step...

June - Men's Health Month

Posted: 06/04/2012

Men’s Health Tips from the Wellness Experts with Fitness Together of Chattanooga on Gunbarrel Road For men, the lifetime risk of having a heart attack is 49 percent. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. In celebration of National Men’s Health Month, Fitness Together in Chattanooga is educating local consumers...

Energize your Exercise Experience

Posted: 09/05/2011

Energize Your Exercise Experience by Joining a Small Group Training Pack 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...

Supervised Workouts Improve Results

Posted: 08/26/2011

New research supports the benefits of hiring a qualified personal trainer to help you attain your fitness goals.Twenty men ages 18 to 35 were placed on a 12-week resistance-training program. Half the group trained unsupervised and maintained their own workout logs. The other half received one-on-one supervision with a certified personal trainer. In addition to keeping track...

Student Danger and Heat Stroke

Posted: 07/22/2011

In a few weeks, tens of thousands of young men and women will flood athletic fields across the United States. Some will be 6 years old, experiencing for the first time the indoctrination of August football practice, while others will be vying for starting positions at Division I colleges. What they all have in common, however, is the risk of heat-related illnesses that...

3 Ways to Stop Skipping Workouts

Posted: 07/20/2011

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...

Running Form

Posted: 07/18/2011

Have you ever watched someone running and said to yourself “Wow that sure does look painful”. That’s because most people who do run, run without knowing proper form and either end up hating it, or end up getting injured as a side effect of improper form. I’m writing this blog in order to help you run with proper form and also to help prevent injury...