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The 6 Weeks to Summer Slim-Down Workout – Look Better in Your Bathing Suit!
If you’re sweating because summertime is drawing near…Perfect! You are on the right track; well as long as you’re sweating from all of the hard work you are putting into getting ready for bikini and board-short season. LIVING HEALTHY is here to help with Part 3 of our preparation for summer workout program – The 6 Weeks to Summer Slim Down Workout to Look Better in Your Bathing Suit!
If you missed Part 1 – 10 Week Workout Routine to have YOU Looking like a 10 this Summer or Part 2 – 8 Weeks Left to Prepare for Swimsuit Season, Your Next Workout is Here, simply click one of the links to get started!
For those of you who are ready, weeks 5 & 6 are sure to challenge your body as we hit the weight room for some Strength Training with Free Weights and integrate High-Intensity Interval Training as your fat-melting cardio workout. Read the rest of this entry
Mother’s Day Hours at LA Fitness Clubs and Kids Klubs
Is LA Fitness and the Kids Klub open on Mother’s Day? What are the hours for LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klub on Mother’s day?
Mother’s Day – May 12, 2013 hours are normal operating hours for ALL of our LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klubs.
Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy your day and keep LIVING HEALTHY Moms!
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Your Guide to Understanding Food Labels
This article was contributed by Debbie J., MS, RD -
A product’s packaging is good for enticing you as a consumer to buy that product; glossy pictures and tag lines attempt to lure us in at the grocery store. But to really compare foods and understand how they fulfill your daily nutrition needs, the most important part of the packaging is the food label. Read the rest of this entry
Enter to Win Our Hockey Memorabilia Giveaway!
This is your chance to win one of the great prizes that we are giving away.
Enter now! Simply SUBSCRIBE to receive LIVING HEALTHY for YOUR chance to win hockey memorabilia signed by Hall of Famer, Dino Ciccarelli. If you have already subscribed to LIVING HEALTHY, you are automatically entered to win. Read the rest of this entry
8 Weeks Left to Prepare for Swimsuit Season, Your Next Workout is Here
Here it is…Your workout PLAN for the next two weeks to get you ready for summer. This is Part 2 of our series 10 Week Workout Routine to have YOU Looking like a 10 this Summer , but don’t worry if you missed Part 1, just CLICK THIS LINK to start your 10 week workout today!
During weeks 1 and 2 you built your strength training base by allowing your muscles to ease into your new workout program, and you strengthened your core with stabilization training. You also built your musculoskeletal and endurance base doing interval training to burn extra calories.
Now it’s time to step it up by challenging your body with circuit training and extended duration cardio for weeks 3 and 4.
Cut Down on Television and Cut Down Your Weight – 7 Things You Can Do
Have you ever wondered how many more calories you could be burning if you actually did something productive instead of watching television? You may be pleasantly surprised at how many calories you can burn making your home and your body look amazing at the same time! But don’t use you these activities as a substitute for your weight and cardio workouts, instead use them as a way to compliment your weight loss efforts while you enjoy beautifying your home.
All of the following activities are based on a 150 pound person performing each activity a duration of 60 minutes at a moderate (as opposed to vigorous) intensity[i]. Read the rest of this entry
Inspired by Kayaking, Harry’s First Day in a Gym at Age 57
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.
But that would all change, and so would Harry’s life. Read the rest of this entry
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.
Fuel your Workouts to 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?
Daylight Saving Time Change 2013 is this Weekend, Spring Forward Your Clocks and Your Fitness
That’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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Get Back to the Basics for a Tight and Toned Body (Part 1 – Walking / Running)
Tips and Exercises to get you Back in Shape – How to get started RUNNING (or back into it again).
The New Before & After Segment is Coming Soon!
Be on the lookout for our new segment featuring BEFORE & AFTER photos, results and interviews with LA Fitness members.
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Are You Ready for a Sleeveless Summer? Define your Triceps with These 4 Exercises
May 20
Posted by James G.
If you’re looking to build lean, well-defined “tank top arms,” then incorporating quality triceps exercises into your weight training plan is a must. The fact is, your triceps make up two-thirds of your upper arm muscle. This is why having exercises that focus on your triceps is integral to building great arms so you can sport a tank top with confidence this summer.
Start toning your triceps today by incorporating these exercises into your routine:
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