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Top Ten Bone-Building Foods and Exercises

Posted: 03/23/2012

  Top Ten Bone-Building Foods and Exercises - National Osteoporosis Prevention month   Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month? Take a minute to learn the best lifestyle strategies you can take to keep your bones healthy and strong. It is possible to eat and exercise your way to stronger bones!   What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is...

Benefits of Excercise!

Posted: 03/22/2012

The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity   ●        Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body ●        Keeps weight under control ●        Improves blood cholesterol levels ●        Prevents...

Go Outside Your Comfort Zone Get Better Results!

Posted: 02/08/2012

  Convinced you “can’t” run a marathon, or sprint at level 10 on that treadmill? … Are you sure about that?   Even if you have a physical challenge or condition that limits you in some way, most of us also create false boundaries for ourselves — “no-can-do’s” that are only in our heads. And more and more studies are...

Why Weight Loss Might be the Wrong Goal

Posted: 01/02/2012

Why Weight Loss Might be the Wrong Goal   When you set a goal to lose weight, you are focusing on one very small part of the equation, and you are also focusing on a goal that can be pursued to the exclusion of other goals, which might in fact be more important for your health and well-being.    If you are focusing on the scale, you might just fail to notice...

Large Group Personal Training – Vs – Bootcamps…What’s The Difference?

Posted: 12/27/2011

The other day I was invited by someone to attend a bootcamp that they had been doing.  I gladly accepted the invitation because I saw that this could be a great opportunity to learn a little bit more about what is out there, and maybe have a little fun in the process.Now as someone who has been running “bootcamps” for over 2 years and doing personal training...

Top Fitness Trends for 2012!

Posted: 12/21/2011

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 10 Commandments for Losing Weight…and Keeping it Off!

Posted: 12/21/2011

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

How to form positive habits and a NEW YOU!

Posted: 12/21/2011

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

3 Ways to Kick the Habit of Skipping Workouts

Posted: 12/21/2011

3 Ways to Kick the Habit of Skipping Workouts 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...

Why New Year's Resolutions Fail!

Posted: 12/21/2011

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,...