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‘Healthy’ Carbohydrates for Weight Loss – fact or fiction?
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article - Many people eliminate carbohydrates as part of their weight loss plan, but they are afraid to resume a normal and healthy diet once the excess weight is off. Of course, adding calories from any source will lead to...
Learn from the Past with Living Healthy’s Top 5 Series and Articles of 2014…Happy New Year!
Make this the best year yet and accomplish your 2015 New Year’s resolutions with a little help from the past! Before you jump in to the excitement of next year, take a look at this article as we review the “Top 5...
Which type of dairy products are the healthiest: Non-Fat or Full-Fat?
I have a question regarding dairy. I love milk and other dairy products (cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese etc.). Which is the best kind and the healthiest for our bodies? I have always heard different things; such as that the full fat versions are best because they...
My life is hectic. Can you give me a ‘plan of action’ to help me lose 45 pounds?
I’m 45 pounds overweight. My life is up and down; high stress. I tend to forget to eat and then when I remember, I go straight for my worst enemies: bread, baked potatoes and nuts. I’m vegetarian, but do eat the occasional fish and chicken. While I drink a ton of...
Why use Cable Machines? Learn ‘Why’ AND ‘How’ Beginning with Biceps
Cable Machines 101 – Biceps Our 101 series is pushing on to our next set of equipment…And as your resource for learning how to safely and effectively use the muscle defining equipment available to you at your LA Fitness clubs, our next stop is “Cable Machines.” In...
Do I have to do more than workout 3 times a week and avoid alcohol and snacks to lose weight?
I am a 59 year old woman, 4' 11" and I weigh 135 lbs. I have been exercising steadily for the past 24 months; I do 30 minutes of weight training 2-3 times per week, and at least 3 times a week of one-hour cardio classes (spin, step aerobics, body works, etc.). I...
Is taking Nitric Oxide supplements effective?
What do you think of eating a small chicken breast, drinking a sports drink and taking nitric acid for a pre-workout meal/drink. Then after the workout a protein shake and banana? - Shawn Well, first a little clarification: I hope you aren’t taking nitric...
There’s Still Time! The LA Fitness Black Friday Sale is Still in Full Swing at ShopLAFitness.com
Did you wake up at the crack of dawn for those incredible Black Friday discounts? Or instead, did you enjoy a nice post-Thanksgiving slumber? Well, we have good news for you, either way you can still get in on the Black Friday sale at ShopLAFitness.com! Whether you...
A Realistic and Simple 15 Minute Thanksgiving Day Workout
For many of you, Thanksgiving is a day you over-indulge by feasting on wonderful foods as you sit around with family and friends and watch parades, football games and holiday classics on television. Though a full-on workout may not be in the cards for you...
I don’t like vegetables, so what healthy meals and shakes should I have to lose 40 pounds?
I am 31 years-old, 5'9” and 267 lbs. I'm getting married next in May of next year, and I want to lose some weight. The goal I have in mind is to drop down to about 225 lbs. I just joined LA Fitness, and I plan to go 3-4 times a week after work for 2 hours. I drink...
LA Fitness Black Friday Sale and Cyber Monday Deals on ShopLAFitness.com
You don’t want to miss one of our biggest sales ever…the ShopLAFitness.com Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are your chance get a great deal on some hot new workout gear and apparel. But to take advantage of our 2014 ShopLAFitness.com Black Friday and Cyber...
Eat All You Want at Thanksgiving Dinner and Not Gain Weight!?
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article - We've shared with you how to make substitutions in our article “Popular Thanksgiving Foods, Calories and Healthy Options” (click to READ MORE), burn it off in “10 Ways You Can Prevent Weight Gain this Thanksgiving”...
I have been exercising three times a week for several months, so why am I not losing weight?
My main goal of joining the gym was to be fit and lose weight. I normally attend fitness classes 3 times a week (e.g. Body works, cardio kickboxing and Zumba). I weighed myself about a month ago and I was 158 Ib. It has been like this for months and I was wondering...
Should I drink my whey protein shake after my strength training, but before my cardio?
I'm 32 years-old, 5’4” and weigh about 200 pounds. I'm just starting out with my weight loss workout and diet routine. From what I have read and understand, you have a 30 to 60 minute window to drink a post work out shake after you exercise, and that this should be...
Get Better, Nicer, Defined Arms by Doing These Exercises!
Barbells and Free Weights 101 – TRICEPS You want “arm FAB,” not “arm FLAB,” right? Well, you need to work those triceps then! This muscle group makes up the largest portion of your upper arm. Barbell exercises for you triceps can give you long, lean, strong...
Simply the Best…Exercise for Your Chest!
Barbells 101 – Chest The BENCH PRESS is a tried and true exercise for strengthening and sculpting your chest. In fact, the barbell BENCH PRESS is the most effective exercise for targeting and developing your chest muscles,[i] and it’s just about the only chest...
What is the best way to incorporate bread, cheese and salads into 3 main meals for vegetarians?
I'm 100% vegetarian! No meat…only vegetables, fruit, eggs and cheese. My favorite foods are breads, cheese and salads. Can you tell me the best way to incorporate these foods into my three main meals? - Huda I’m hoping that you are not looking for culinary...
LA Fitness and Kids Klub Hours for Veterans Day 2014
Is LA Fitness and Kids Klub open on Veterans Day? What are the hours for LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klub on Veterans Day? Veterans Day - November 11, 2014 - All clubs and Kids Klub have normal hours of operation. SUBSCRIBE today to get all of our LIVING HEALTHY...
Get ‘BACK!’ An Astounding BACK, that is!
Dumbbells 101 – BACK For such a large muscle group you might be surprised to find a limited number of exercises to do when using dumbbells, free weights and barbells. For this reason, it’s important to learn new exercises and how to use different pieces of...
Why You Need Vitamin D, and How to get the Right Amount in Your Diet!
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article - Now that the winter months are approaching, and daylight hours are fewer, you can’t rely on sun exposure to generate adequate Vitamin D in your skin. Why do we need to focus on getting enough Vitamin D? Well, because...