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10 Benefits Of Weight Training For Women

in Training / on December 17, 2015 at 8:42 am /<br>Maintaining a healthy body and physique is equally important for women as it is for men. Men usually prefer weight training to keep them fit and healthy looking, however, women have some reservations pertaining to weight training. They regard it as an activity that may make them look unfeminine in different ways<br>Men with low…

10 Weight Loss Truths From a Girl Who Used to Weigh 300 Pounds

It’s been almost six years since I first lost half of my body size<br>A tremendous amount of reflection and self-growth has happened since then. The biggest lesson I learned is that a person doesn’t just lose 125 pounds and keep it off long term without doing the real work. The “real work” consists of the soul-searching truths that come with sustained weight loss.<br>Here’s what I now hold as my 10 truths:<br>1. Being “big boned” doesn’t actually run in my family.…

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Can Physical Fitness Fight Dementia?

Dr Charles Vega explores the relationship between physical fitness and dementia.

How to stay fit without exercising

If you build more activity into your day, you might be able to skip the workout

How nutrition plays a role in your recovery

-- by Pip Taylor Any athlete who has trained hard will be familiar with that residual muscular pain – the type that ranges from “oh so good” to “oh, my

How Are You Improvising a Home Gym?

Life’s tough right now if you’re missing the gym, and we’re all finding creative workarounds to deal with it. Just among my friends and the folks I follow on Insta, I’ve seen people squatting their pets, their children, bags of kitty litter and weirder stuff still. I’ve seen pull-ups performed on odd equipment and dumbbells improvised. And here’s where I bring the question to you, dear readers: How are you making do?

I Joined a Health Club, Now What?

Andrew Chaddick, CSCS, PES working with former Amarillo Dillas pitcher Ralph Roberts on the PowerPlate<br>You’ve joined a health club or gym to improve your health, pacify your doctor, get fit (or the women’s version “get toned”), or become more attractive. Maybe you want to increase your self-confidence, find a runner’s high, or maybe you just like having some time for yourself away from your kids, your spouse, or your job. Whatever your reason for joining, you might as well make the most…

What Is A Lunch And Learn At The Downtown Athletic Club?

We live in a busy world, working long hours, caring for families and homes. It can seem that there is little time left over for anything else. One of the first things that seems to go by the wayside...

What Is The Trek It Class At Amarillo's Downtown Athletic Club?

One great way to stay motivated and add interest to your fitness routine is to join an exercise group. Even if you prefer to exercise solo most of the time, it’s still a nice change to participate...

Study Finds Link Between Physical Fitness And Brain Health

A new study investigates whether physical fitness correlates with the fitness of the brain's white matter, home to billions of connections between brain areas.

Physical Fitness Linked to Student Performance, Study Finds

Middle-schoolers who had high levels of physical fitness showed higher grades and better exam scores than their less-fit peers.

Customer Service in Fitness Industry Measured by Health Club Amenities

It is imperative for health and fitness centers to maintain a superior level of customer service, because the gym is where people go to relieve stress: it should never be a source of added worry. Of course, as a health... Read More

Physical Fitness Keeps Your Brain in Good Shape, Study Finds

Cardiorespiratory fitness boosts brain activity and improves memory performance.

Are you fit for SWAT? Test yourself with these 8 physical fitness exercises

Too many officers start out in top condition but allow their physical fitness to diminish

Should Christians Care About Physical Fitness?

Is Facebook Advertising Right For Your Health Club?

Paid Facebook advertising for health clubs and fitness businesses offers an affordable, more engaging and better-targeted alternative to Google Adwords pay

Can Your Health Club Brand Thrive in the ‘Glass Box’?

Here’s how your health club can ride the wave of meaningful technology.

Have We Made Health Club Customer Service Too Frictionless?

Technology needs to complement the personal touch, not replace it. A great health club member experience requires a balanced approach.

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Sometimes when we're not feeling so good, we go to the doctor. If we're really in bad shape we may go to the hospital. Most of the time though, we take care of our health