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Six Ways to Beat the Most Depressing Days of the Year

Posted: 01/23/2012

The exact date of Blue Monday for 2012 may be debated, but these tips can help you get through SAD, the winter doldrums, or any time when you're feeling blue.

April may be the cruelest month, but January seems to take the cake for being the most depressing. Post-holiday letdown turns into failed New Year's resolutions, which are exacerbated by short days, long nights, bad weather, and holiday credit card bills. This kind of low-level winter depression seems to be a seasonal fact of life. "It's very common for people to get down during long winter months," says Dawn LaFrance, PsyD, associate director of the Counseling Center at Colgate University in upstate New York. "And while January seems bad, February can be bad, too. People keep waiting for spring, and winter just keeps going."

As seen on msn.com, by Emily Main, Rodale.com

Working Out Your Stress

Posted: 01/12/2012

Have you experienced a period of the blues?  Do you feel like you are missing something and you don't know quite what it is?  Often our jobs, our relationships, and our lives create stress, which can lead to that down-in-the-dumps feeling. Finding a way to crawl out of it is a necessity and a good workout is one way which not only provides a physical benefit, but serves as an important mental rejuvenator as well.

Keys To Keeping Your New Year's Resolution

Posted: 12/29/2011

2011 is on its way out and as we get ready for another year, New Year's resolution time has arrived with it. How many times have you come up with a grand plan to change something in your life for the new year?  How many times have you let that resolution fizzle out as quickly as you decided to go for it? We have some tips to help you stay on top of your resolution and finally see it through!

A Healthy Breakfast Will Jump-Start Your Day

Posted: 12/14/2011

How many of us wake up, jump in the shower, and run out the door to speed off to work sans breakfast? It’s hard to make time in the early AM to make a healthy meal to get out day started. Time is of the essence and in some cases, time is money for many of us, but missing out on breakfast can be a damaging to your health and in reaching your health and fitness goals.

Avoid Gaining Those Holiday Pounds

Posted: 11/23/2011

Starting in November and all through January, the average person gains anywhere from 6-15 pounds.  We all know what eating during the Holidays is like.  Thanksgiving with family, a Christmas party here, a Christmas party there; Food is in front of us constantly.

All You Need To Know About Your ASPIRE 8 Programming

Posted: 10/12/2011

In this week's blog entry, I'll discuss our ASPIRE 8 programming and how it affects you and your progression moving forward at FT Overland Park.

PACK Training Is Here!

Posted: 10/02/2011

We are excited to announce the arrival of PACK training at Fitness Together! PACK is a new and unique approach to training which puts you in a group setting with up to four people for 45 minutes of intense group training. Adding PACK training to your current one-on-one sessions will put you on the fast track to reaching your ultimate fitness goals with us so sign up today and join us in our new venture.