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Are You Weight Training? Here’s Why You Should Be!
6 Reasons You Should Be Weight Training Weight training has a plethora of well-documented benefits that range from improvements in your physical performance to your overall aesthetic appeal. However, despite the fact that weight training is such an instrumental...
The Sculpted in 16 Weeks Workout – Part 5
Weeks 9 & 10 Welcome to the second half of The Sculpted in 16 Weeks Workout series! When you started this workout plan you were simply looking for a plan to help you stick to your New Year’s resolution, but now you have truly made fitness a lifestyle ---...
How to do a Bicycle Ab Crunch
Learn how to do a bicycle ab-crunch workout
Chris Mehess Sits Down to Talk ALS, His Diagnosis and The Upcoming ‘Take Action for ALS’ Event
It is almost time to TAKE ACTION FOR ALS with our annual fundraising event fast approaching! On Saturday, February 27 all LA Fitness Group Fitness classes will join the effort in ACTION FOR ALS! Donate $20 to support Augie’s Quest and help find a cure for ALS....
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
These quick tips may change your life
Valentine’s Day Hours for LA Fitness – All Clubs are Open on Valentine’s Day 2016
Is LA Fitness open on Valentine's Day? Many people are asking the same question. See below for the Valentine's Day hours at LA Fitness clubs. All LA Fitness Clubs and Kids Klubs are OPEN and will maintain normal operating hours on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February...
How to do a Dumbbell Bench Press
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Dumbbell Bench Press Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand resting on your thighs. Next, lean back and straighten your arms as you push the dumbbells up so that they’re directly above your...
The Sculpted in 16 Weeks Total Body New Year’s Workout – Part 3
Weeks 5 & 6 Congratulations, you’ve made it through the toughest part of The Sculpted in 16 Weeks Workout: the first month! You’ve made steady progress by working hard and staying strong and, as a result, you are starting to notice some incredible changes in...
5 Reasons Drinking More Water Will Make You Say ‘H20 Yeah’!
Water is kind of a big deal! Water makes up 55 to 60 percent of the human body and plays a vital role in a number of essential bodily functions including regulating your internal body temperature and getting rid of waste.[i] That’s why it’s not a big surprise that...
The 3 Pronged Attack for Weight Loss – Weight Training
Find Your Weight Training Plan There are multiple angles you can take to attack unwanted weight, all of which can make a significant impact on their own. But why take only one angle when you can combine them to formulate a complete plan of attack? That’s what The 3...
How to do a Stability Ball Pendulum
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Stability Ball Pendulum Lie on your back and place a stability ball between your ankles and feet. Next, place your hands out to your sides, and slowly lower your legs to one side while maintaining...
This is Your Body on an Alcohol Binge
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article – It seems that many people tend to overlook the ramifications of consuming large quantities of alcohol. In addition to the many major safety issues it can cause, it can also significantly impact your health. First, let’s...
The 3 Pronged Attack for Weight Loss Resolutions this New Year
The New Year is approaching, and with it comes the season of resolutions. Often, weight loss is at the top of many New Year’s resolution lists, but sticking to a weight loss resolution has proved challenging for many.[i] Studies have shown that only about eight...
How to do a Seated Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Seated Cable Overhead Triceps Extension Select an appropriate weight. Then, grab the handles and position your arms next to your head so that...
The A+ AUTUMN Workout – Part 3
AEROBICS, ABS, ARMS & AWESOME Legs…ALL-in-One Finish the fall season off with a bang with this third and final workout in our A+ Autumn Workout Series! For this installment of the A+ workout, we are once again going to combine the cardio row machine with a...
How to do Standing Cable Pushdowns with a Rope
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Standing Cable Triceps Pushdown with a Rope Select an appropriate weight and attach the rope to the cable. Standing with your feet...
Why am I feeling so lethargic? I just began a regular exercise routine and my diet has not changed much.
I started an exercise routine about two to three weeks ago that includes about 30 minutes of cardio & 40 minutes of weight training. My diet has been relatively healthy. However, lately I’ve been feeling slightly dizzy and low on energy. What would you...
Are YOU Working Out at the Right Time of Day?
It seems like everybody has a different idea regarding the most effective time of day for working out. Some say morning is the most effective time of day, some say night, and ultimately many just work out when it is most convenient for them. So, what time of the...
If you don’t get enough deep sleep, should you take a supplement of leptin?
If you don't get enough deep sleep, should you take a supplement of leptin? - Keith Deep sleep is the period of non-REM (rapid eye movement) sleep when it is difficult to rouse or wake you by sound or motion. During this time, the brain produces slow waves called...
LA Fitness Cyber Monday Sale on Shoplafitness.com
Click here to see 2016 Cyber Monday Deals LA FITNESS CYBER MONDAY SALE 2015 CYBER MONDAY deals for LA Fitness!?!?! Are you looking for incredible deals on fitness apparel and fitness accessories on Cyber Monday this year? Check out the Cyber Monday sale at...