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Healthy Heart, Healthy You

Posted: 02/01/2012

Heart candies, heart shaped valentines and chocolate hearts are everywhere this time of year, but the heart that should be getting your undivided attention everyday is the one in your chest that works 24/7 to power your body and fuel your internal system. As the powerhouse of your body, the heart needs to run in tip-top shape for overall health and fitness. To celebrate National...

Fitness Trends of 2012

Posted: 01/30/2012

The fitness industry is one of the fastest growing industries today. And it has continued to be over the last 20+ years. Americans are heavier, less fit, and unhealthier more than ever. Thus giving rise to a myriad of fitness, nutrition, and weight loss solutions. Some good. Some not so good. The American College of Sports Medicine released it's survey results for the top fitness...

The 10 Commandments for Losing Weight…and Keeping it Off!

Posted: 01/23/2012

Success breeds success. What exactly, in terms of lifestyle changes, do people who have been highly successful at both losing weight and keeping it off over the long term do? That’s just what researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Colorado set out to determine when they began their on-going study called the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws)....

How to form positive habits and a NEW YOU!

Posted: 01/17/2012

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...

January Newsletter

Posted: 01/12/2012

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3 Ways to Kick the Habit of Skipping Workouts

Posted: 01/11/2012

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...

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Posted: 01/09/2012

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 does this popular annual pastime of making...

December Newsletter

Posted: 12/06/2011

December Newsletter

Prepare Your Body for Optimal Winter Performance with Pre- and Post-Workout Stretching

Posted: 11/21/2011

Tight muscles, cramped joints and a lethargic body is not how you want to ring in this winter season. Instead, prepare your body for sledding adventures, skiing moguls and family snowball fights by introducing stretching into your overall health and fitness routine. Don’t worry, you don’t have to schedule tons of time to make stretching beneficial and effective. Ten...

Jump Start Your Fitness Routine This Winter with High Intensity Cardio Training

Posted: 10/31/2011

As you dive into the winter season, you may find yourself in a rut of doing the same old, same old when it comes to your fitness and wellness routine. And as the temperatures get cooler, climbing on the dreaded treadmill or elliptical machine may seem to be your only options for burning those inevitable extra holiday calories. Effective cardio training, though, can include more...