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Inspired by Kayaking, Harry’s First Day in a Gym at Age 57

Harry Tobin Points to Inspire

When he talks about his childhood and growing up, Harry doesn’t describe himself as an athlete. In fact, Harry never stepped foot into a gym during the first 56 years of his life.

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10 Week Workout Routine to have YOU Looking like a 10 this Summer

??????????????????????????????????????????????There’s only 10 weeks left until swimsuit season! If you haven’t committed to a solid workout plan to get your body ready for summer, don’t worry. We have a plan that can help you to get back into the gym and back into shape for summertime with this 5 Part Series.

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Fuel your Workouts to Maximize Your Results

Fuel Your Workout and Maximize Your Results

This article was contributed by Debbie M., MS, RD 

Did you know that during anaerobic activity like resistance training, sugar is your body’s primary fuel source?

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Daylight Saving Time Change 2013 is this Weekend, Spring Forward Your Clocks and Your Fitness

Time to Spring your Clocks forward againThat’s right, this weekend marks that time of year again when we all sacrifice an hour of sleep in the wee hours of Sunday morning in order to gain a precious extra hour of daylight to enjoy in the evenings for the next eight months. So mark your calendars and set your alarms because on Sunday, March 10th, 2013 at 2 a.m. we all need to “spring forward” our clocks one hour as we tear apart the space-time continuum warping time as it instantaneously changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
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Exercise Your Options to Reach Your Goal

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How Crystal Fought Cancer and Now Lives a Life of ‘Cheer’

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Yes You Can…Lose the Weight You Gained While Pregnant!

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Sandy Runs a 5K Race and Leaves her Plateau in the Dust

With some additional encouragement from her family, Sandy decided to train for a 5K run — 3.1 miles — to help her advance her fitness goal and defeat that pesky weight loss plateau. Of course it took some extra convincing from her niece, but Sandy understands that this challenge comes with great rewards and feelings of achievement.

It’s nice to have my family behind me,” said Sandy. “And yes, my niece really did talk me into it (participating in the 5K).”

The payoff was sweet! Sandy crossed the finish line and left her plateau in the dust — she now weighs 148 pounds! Last time we caught up with Sandy she had run into the dreaded “plateau,” and she was stuck at 152 pounds.

“It did move me to the next goal,” said Sandy about training for and running a 5K. “I finally got below 150 (pounds).”

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How Running in a 5K Race can Help you Lose Weight

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Review LA Fitness Best Shot Contest: You Decide the Winner!

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Can you Exercise While You’re Pregnant?

This article should not replace any dietary restrictions or medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your primary care physician.

The news of a pregnancy is an exciting and wonderful occasion! You call your friends and family to celebrate the new member of your family that will soon be here. When the celebrating settles, however, you may find yourself with a seemingly endless mountain of questions and concerns—and understandably so. To help with one of these many questions I consulted Dr. Sean Daneshmand, M.D., to answer the question “Can and should you exercise while you are pregnant?” Read the rest of this entry

Southern Fried Travel Temptations…Can Make Weight Loss Difficult

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Time Change This Weekend: 6 Things to Remember

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Weigh Your Food More…and You Could Weigh Less

Don’t give up on your weight loss goal; there may be a simple solution! If you are frustrated from the lack of results as you try to lose weight, then this article just might have the answer you are looking for.

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Eek a Camera! Run…No More! How Jenn Lost 30 Pounds

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Tips for Healthy Skin from Dr. Sean Daneshmand, M.D.

It’s the largest organ in the human body and everyone can see it. So it is no surprise that you want your skin to look and feel healthy. Here are some quick tips from Dr. Sean Daneshmand, M.D. that will help keep your skin looking and feeling younger!

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Real Stories of Weight Loss – Two Stories from the Valley of the Sun

Amidst red rock, desert mountains, cactus and tumbleweeds lies the Greater Phoenix Area of Arizona. Two people who reside within its limits have made a decision to change their lives through fitness and weight loss—Jenn Reddish and Sandy Aker.

Less than a year ago Jenn arrived in Scottsdale, Arizona after moving from Carmel, Indiana—a suburb about five miles just outside of Indianapolis. Her life is full of amazing trips, a hectic work-life and an ever-changing schedule. At 193 pounds, Jenn decided she could no longer ignore the effects that her weight had on her life, and so she began her journey on the road to weight loss.

About 30 miles to the southeast of Scottsdale you can find Sandy who was raised in Laveen, Arizona; the same place she lives today. For Sandy, the decision to lose weight has far more meaning than simply losing pounds: she made a decision to find the best in herself and in life.

Jenn and Sandy are two amazing people who, like you, have had to overcome life’s obstacles to get to where they are today. Though their goals are very similar, their journeys are quite unique. Their stories allow you step into their shoes, and become part of an exhilarating ride. Along their journeys you will find that their shoes are not dissimilar from yours…and that their successes can inspire your success as well!

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Don’t Outwork Your Workout—Say what?

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