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I am an avid endurance competitor, 10K and half marathons, but I’m at a loss when it comes to how much protein, carb, and fat I should be consuming, can you help?
I joined LA Fitness a little over a year ago and went down 50 lbs and it was the best decision I made (and the only gym that has ever worked for me so thank you so much). I recently started working with a trainer to help build strength. I do a lot of running...
LA Fitness and Kids Klub Hours for Memorial Day 2015
Is LA Fitness and the Kids Klub open on Memorial Day? What are the hours for LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klub on Memorial Day? Memorial Day - May 25, 2015 hours of operation. All US clubs have normal opening hours and will close at 8 p.m. Kids Klub is closed on...
I can’t lose my BELLY! Can you HELP me?
Hi, I'm 245 lbs…curvy! I WORK OUT 3 days a week and lost 30 lbs. I mainly eat veggies and chicken, fish, salmon or tuna...but I can't lose my belly! Can you help me? – Myles Myles, congrats on your progress and lean eating! I will have to say that your spare tire...
What foods should I eat before an extreme workout?
What foods should I eat before an extreme workout, like cycling? I have been going to the cycling class for about 2 months and I get a headache that is out of this world. I bought a heart rate monitor and I eat carbs before. Wondering how much should I eat....
Do I have to detox my body before starting a diet?
Hello, I’m 27 years-old and weigh 250 lbs. I would like to start a work out plan that works for me - I have tried but failed. I'm starting to think that there's nothing that's going to work for me. Do I have to detox my body before starting a diet? Thank you...
6 Weeks to Summer Swimsuit Season Diet and Nutrition Tips
Bikini and board shorts season is coming...SOON! It's time to spice up your diet, without all the sodium, and get serious about getting in shape. A Continuation of 2 Months to Summer Swimsuit Season Diet and Nutrition Tips – Weeks 1 and 2. Weeks 3 & 4… Your...
8 Week Workout to Prep for Summer Bikini and Swimsuit Season – Weeks 3 and 4
Summer is coming, and you know what’s coming with it… Time to keep your momentum going and ramp it up! Don’t forget to schedule your workouts at the beginning of each week and track your bonus movements/activities. CARDIO 5 to 7 days each week for 30 to 45...
How do electronic body fat measuring devices work, and are they accurate?
I am curious on how the hand-held and scales work when measuring body fat. There seems to be quite a difference, when measuring body, when I compare the percentage from one device to the next. I know calipers and a water dunking are more accurate, however, what...
Mother’s Day Hours at LA Fitness Clubs and Kids Klubs 2015
Is LA Fitness and 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 10, 2015 hours are normal operating hours for ALL of our LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klubs. Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy...
Love Handles Be Gone! Use These Exercises to Tighten Your Oblique Muscles
Cables 101 – Oblique and Ab Exercises Often overlooked and disregarded is the use of cables when working out your abs and oblique muscles. But using cables is a safe and effective way to add some resistance to...
Are beans considered protein, starches or vegetables in a balanced diet?
Dear Dietician Debbie, From what I’ve seen, it is recommended that a person divide her or his plate into three parts. One part is a lean protein serving, another part a complex carb, and the biggest part is none starchy veggies, which would constitute about 2...
Is it better to have cereal or a smoothie for breakfast?
I’ve recently switched the majority of my breakfast meals from a quick bowl of cereal in a cup of milk to a smoothie (yep, got a new blender). My smoothies include fruit (bananas, pineapple, peaches, and/or oranges), ½ cup skim milk, a scoop of vanilla protein...
The Spring into Summer Swimsuit Freak Out Solution, 8 Week Workout – Weeks 1 and 2
What you need to do… - CARDIO - 5 to 7 days each week for 20 to 45 minutes - RESISTANCE TRAINING AND MUSCLE DEFINING – 3 to 5 days each week for 15 to 45 minutes. - EXTRA ACTIVITIES and MOVE MORE. Don't forget...
Do you have any suggestions on small ways to increase the FIBER in my diet?
Do you have any suggestions on small ways to increase fiber in my diet? – Deborah P. Everything adds up, Deborah, so you can make changes to what you’re already eating without staring down a pile of beans or gritty supplements in water. Most people consume...
2 Months to Summer Swimsuit Season Diet and Nutrition Tips
Bikini and board shorts season is coming...SOON! If you want to see some changes in your body composition before summer is here, then it’s likely you’ll need to make some major changes with your eating...
I am a new member and new to the Living Healthy Blog, how can find the information I need for my diet and fitness goals for my new journey at LA Fitness?
Hello! I was just exploring the new membership guide and came across the "living healthy blog" page. It said "Ask Our Dietitian" on that page, so I clicked the link. I'm not sure if you could provide me with any pointers or information surrounding diet, but any and...
The 2 Months Until Summer Swimsuit Season Strategy to Blast Away Your Belly
Swimsuit season is coming...SOON! Now is not the time to FREAK OUT, now is the time to GET SERIOUS, BUCKLE DOWN and GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! Okay, let’s lay it all out on the table. Your New Year’s resolution started off with...
I am not seeing any changes in my body composition even though I am eating better and working out, what am I doing wrong?
My name is Kevin, and I am a fairly new member at LA Fitness. I have been working out for a little over two years at various gyms, and I became a member at LA Fitness in December 2014. I am a male, 24 years old, and I weigh 185 pounds. According to the...
Surprising Information About Your Diet, Your Cholesterol Levels and Your Health
Debbie J., MS, RD Contributed this article - Bran muffins, oatmeal, eggs, red meat…when it comes to food and our cholesterol levels the list of heroes and villains seems to be go on and on, and this can create a great deal of confusion. After all, there is a...
Am I doing the right things with my diet and exercise to lose belly fat?
Hi there, I weigh 51 kg (112 lbs.), and am 165 cm (5’5”) tall. I want to lose belly fat and build muscle. I do cardio three times a week (running on treadmill) and I do full body workouts the other three days a week. Is my exercise plan right and will it help me...