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Why New Years Resolutions Fail

Posted: 01/27/2012

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail As 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...

Fitness Together Providence Loses an Extremely Inspirational Friend

Posted: 01/30/2012

On January 12th,2012 Fitness Together Providence lost a dear friend named Will Archibald.Will was an inspiration to us all.While he encountered many challenges in life, the most recent being his spinal cord injury, he persevered and went on to get involved in kayaking, sled hockey, and mono-skiing. He didn't let anything hold him back. He had an infectious smile and a kind heart....

But I Do Cardio Every Day

Posted: 04/05/2011

Have you ever walked into the gym and seen almost every single piece of cardio equipment utilized? Better yet, have you ever walked into the gym and seen people waiting in line for a piece of cardio equipment? It is absolutely ridiculous and totally unnecessary. Of course cardiovascular exercise is exercise for the heart. Your heart is a muscle too, and it should be worked out...

Why weight loss requires strength training, even in women and seniors

Posted: 03/23/2011

Did you know that strength training is crucial for successfully losing weight and keeping it off? I'm talking about weight-bearing exercise. It doesn't have to be a huge, hulking workout where you're trying to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, it just has to be some basic strength training.Why is strength training important for losing weight? Because a lot of people...

Scientists Finally Prove High Fructose Corn Syrup Risks/'Corn Sugar' Makers Hope You'll Buy The New Name

Posted: 03/16/2011

For the last several years, getting good answers about the health risks of High Fructose Corn Syrup has been difficult. There has been a lack of true scientific substantiation on either side of the debate.Although many of us suspected this stuff really isn't healthy for us, we didn't actually know how it was affecting our bodies.Well, a team of Princeton researchers has now released...

Join the FT Providence cycling team and support the American Lung Association!

Posted: 08/27/2010

Do you like to bike? Get in shape and have fun this fall with the Fitness Together Providence cycling team! Join the FT team in the American Lung Association’s Autumn Escape Bike Trek across Cape Cod. The adventure is suitable for experienced cyclists and novices alike, taking participants on a scenic tour of the Cape from Plymouth to Provincetown. The event offers a 3-day,...

It’s Hot! Safe Exercise with a High Heat Index: Ask the Trainer

Posted: 08/02/2010

Q: I like to run and bike outside during my lunch hour. It has been so hot and humid this summer that the weather has put a crimp in my routine! Do you have tips for getting a great workout despite the high temps?A:  The key to beating the heat and making summertime fitness progress is to have the facts. Hydration, exercise intensity, current fitness levels, clothing, and...

Fitness Together Providence featured in the Providence Business News !

Posted: 07/20/2010

Fitness Together exercise studios in R.I., Mass. launch 6-month diabetes studyBy Marion Davis Contributing WriterHIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Forty-two Fitness Together franchises in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are conducting a study to gauge the impact of a 26-week individualized fitness training program on the blood sugar levels of people with type 2 diabetes.The studios...

HIIT Training Explored!

Posted: 07/19/2010

Q: I’m interested in HITT training. Can you give me an example of a high-intensity interval training workout?A: Workouts at Fitness Together Providence often incorporate elements of high-intensity training. Remember those bike or elliptical sprints you do in between the plank and the squats? They would be an example of high-intensity exercise intermixed with muscular training.Working...

FT Providence Steps Out with the American Diabetes Association!

Posted: 06/29/2010

Join the Fitness Trainers at FT Providence to find a cure for diabetes and get in better shape!Fitness Together is proud to be the American Diabetes Association's Official Health & Fitness Sponsor for Eastern New England's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes campaign. We are committed to helping individuals with diabetes make healthy lifestyle changes.FT Providence is joining...