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Sculpt Your Abs in 2015 with These Advanced Six Pack Defining Exercises!
We receive more questions about how to tighten, tone, define and refine this body part your bodies more than any other. So, if it's shredded abs you want for 2015, then check this out, and then head to the gym! Here is a combo of ab defining exercises that will...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Hours for LA Fitness – All Clubs are Open on MLK Day 2015
Is LA Fitness closed on MLK day? Many people are asking the same question. See below for the Martin Luther King, Jr. day hours at LA Fitness clubs. All LA Fitness Clubs and Kids Klubs are OPEN and will maintain normal operating hours on MLK Day, Monday, January...
Is beef jerky good/healthy to eat?
I wanted to know if beef jerky is ok to eat, since it is dried and marinated? - Jeff Yes, beef jerky is okay to eat! The drying and marinating of meat keeps it from decaying, so it is beneficial. It does however deplete the moisture and raise the sodium level...
How can I lose my belly fat?
I'm having problems losing the fat from my stomach…and I really don't want to lose fat anywhere else on my body. What diet would you suggest for me to maintain my current weight and lose the belly fat? – Tiffany Unfortunately spot-reducing body fat is...
One More Weapon to Fight Flabby Underarms
Cable Machines 101 – Triceps Cable Triceps exercises can be an effective addition to your upper arm workouts for a couple of reasons. First, the sustained resistance provided by cable exercises doesn't allow your triceps to relax at any point through the entire...
Can I replace chicken, seafood or turkey with tofu to get my protein?
Can I replace chicken, seafood or turkey with tofu to get my protein? And, can I substitute cottage cheese with yogurt? Thanks. – Melinda Yes! And Yes! Tofu is a versatile substitute for animal meats when it comes to protein quality. Made from soybeans, tofu...
Is quinoa for breakfast causing my arthritis to inflame?
Dear Dietitian, For the past few days in a row I had a breakfast of quinoa, about three cups, and I felt very heavy pain on my one knee when I exercised later. Usually I have very little pain due to arthritis, which is pretty good for a 76 year-old. Could this be...
‘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...