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FT and American Heart Association Heart Ball

Posted: 01/19/2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   For more information, contact: Nick Ryan (402) 932-5346 nickryan@fitnesstogether.com     Fitness Together Personal Training Studio Partners with American Heart Association   Omaha, NE– (1/19/11) – Fitness Together of Omaha has partnered with the American Heart Association as a co-sponsor of the upcoming Crystal Ball on...

Innate or Not

Posted: 02/25/2011

I was at Fitness Together again yesterday. =) I go twice a week. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to be able to go! I feel so healthy and strong and after years of being sick, I feel like a brand new person! I no longer feel old and decrepit! Now that is worth shouting about! I was telling Nick (my trainer) about my sad revelation that after a year of working out,...

Flat Bellies: Tips That REALLY Work

Posted: 01/31/2011

Had a little too much comfort and joy this past holiday season? Maybe you’ve put on a few pounds around the middle? The summer bathing suit season is just around the corner, so now is the time to do what it takes to get rid of that holiday pooch once and for all! Why do some of us gain weight around the middle and others not? Where you tend to store body fat is related...

Creating REAL CHANGE: How to form positive habits and a NEW YOU!

Posted: 01/17/2011

Ever wonder why some people get great results from their workouts or their normal eating routine?  What makes them different?   How do they do it?  Usually it’s 1 or 2 simple habits. All of us face two choices in life and it usually pertains to what we control and what we don’t. Sometimes in life, we have challenges beyond our control, yet we allow...

Shovel Snow

Posted: 01/10/2011

Does your back get stiff every time you shovel snow? There are a couple of possible reasons:1. your back is weak2. poor posture3. single side dominance4. too much snow in the shovelYou may notice it being one of these or a combination of them.  So how do you change it?  Great question. Solution:1. If you have a weak back work on strengthening the back muscles. ...

Creating Your 2011 New Year’s Resolution Recipe for Success

Posted: 12/27/2010

It’s that time of year again when many of us make New Year’s resolutions to improve our health and well-being. Unfortunately, we often have a tough time sticking to our goals, and by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around, our best-laid plans may have gone by the wayside. That’s why now is the time to create your recipe for New Year’s resolution success....

Light Eggnog Holiday Makeover Recipe

Posted: 12/20/2010

Creamy and delicious, with zero fat!   2 small ripe bananas, peeled 1 cup fat-free milk ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp rum extract   Makes 1 serving   Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a festive cup and enjoy!   Nutritional Information Per Serving (~ 1 cup): Food Weight: 2.0, Calories: 190, Total Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol:...

Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

Posted: 12/13/2010

Gobble, gobble…that’s your cue that the holidays are upon us and it’s time to start putting on the brakes NOW before the real damage is done. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” really applies to the holiday season. The following tips will help you fend off that holiday weight gain so that you won’t end this season...

Tis the Season to Be Jolly and FIT

Posted: 12/09/2010

While the holidays can be a joyous time of the year, they can also be disastrous for our fitness and healthy eating routines. ¢Tis the season for shopping, cookie baking, decorating, and parties—lots of parties with rich food everywhere. Do you ever wonder why some people manage to stay vibrant, happy, and fit over the holidays, appearing to let holiday stress roll...

What can Strength/Resistance Training do for you?

Posted: 09/21/2010

Resistance training brings many benefits beyond just building strength. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your mobility for sports, or simply move better throughout the day, incorporating resistance training into your exercise routine will give you added benefit than just doing “cardio”. Cardio alone isn’t enough for weight management...