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Planet Fitness Offers Free Teen Summer Challenge

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Planet Fitness is inviting high school teenagers ages 15 to 18 to work out for free at any of its more than 1,700 Planet Fitness locations across the United States from May 15, 2019, through September 1, 2019. They are doing a nationwide Teen Summer Challenge Initiative. Free fitness classes specifically for teenagers will also be available Monday through Friday via certified fitness trainers at Planet Fitness. The nationwide launch of the Teen Summer Challenge builds on a successful local program first launched last summer in New Hampshire, Planet Fitness’ home state. Parents can sign up their teen to this … Continue reading →

Sales on Fitness Equipment, DVD’s, Water Bottles, and More!

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We all know that getting healthy, and staying fit, is important. Sometimes, though, it is easy to use the “it’s too expensive” excuse. This allows people to procrastinate on their health – which is never a good idea! Instead, check out some of these deals, sales, and offers on things that can help you in your quest to achieve better health CVS will add one credit to your ExtraCare card when you fill or refill prescriptions in store or online. When you fill 10 prescriptions, you will earn $5 in ExtraBucks Rewards. You can also get 3 credits every time … Continue reading →

Benefits of Treadmills and Elliptical Exercisers

Going to the gym is not my thing.  And I always crack up whenever I drive past the clubs with the large windows, where you can see people walking on treadmills. For some reason, sweating seems like something that should be done in private.  But maybe that’s just me. At the same time, I’m not the type of person to fork out a lot of money on gym equipment.  Especially if there is the chance I won’t stick to it.  But a few years ago I made a worthwhile investment when I purchased a treadmill. Notice that I didn’t say … Continue reading →

Michelle Obama’s Fitness Secrets

No matter what your politic beliefs, few can say anything negative about First Lady Michelle Obama’s physique. Clearly she does a good job taking care of her body. So what are her secrets? Recently she divulged 11 things that help to keep her in shape. The first is that contrary to what you might think, she doesn’t count calories. Now this I can relate to. I find calorie counting to be more of a burden than anything else. She also doesn’t like to diet. Instead, she focuses on health (isn’t this what I have been saying in so many of … Continue reading →

VP Contender & P90X

The presidential election has just taken a new turn, with the announcement that Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan will be Mitt Romney’s running mate. What in the world does this have to do with fitness? Stick with me here. You would think that our interest would be in what Paul Ryan stands for. What exactly are his political beliefs? Yet what we have learned is that people aren’t looking into his values and political views. They are looking to see him shirtless. In fact, Google searches for him accompanied by the word “shirtless” have gone up. You don’t know whether to … Continue reading →

5 Fitness Goals for the Summer

When it comes to goal setting, most of us think about the New Year. That’s the time when resolutions are made. But summer is a perfect opportunity to do the same. If there is ever a season to really be committed to a fit lifestyle, summer is it. It’s the perfect time of year to start eating healthier and incorporate more physical activity into your day. So with that, here are 5 fitness goals you should have for the summer. The first goal is to eat more fruit. Not only is this the season for some of the freshest fruits … Continue reading →

Online Streaming of Fitness Classes

Today in my neck of the woods (Wisconsin), I am feeling pretty grateful for unseasonably warmer weather. Yesterday we hit as high as the mid 50’s and today we are in the 40’s. It is quite a contrast from a year ago when we were digging ourselves out after receiving more than two feet of snow. Winter can be a difficult time to exercise. It becomes especially challenging when the clouds are grey, the temperatures are frigid or there is a ton of snow. Who wants to go out in that? Maybe it’s not even the weather. Maybe you are … Continue reading →

Don’t Let Business Get in the Way of Fitness

Home – based professionals often have a hard time fitting in fitness, just like people who work outside of the home. However, making time to squeeze a workout into most of your days is a great idea because it boosts your energy and keeps you healthy. It could also help to keep your health care costs down, which can be very important if you have no health insurance or can only afford a plan that covers the most basic care. There are a few ways that a home – based professional can include fitness in his or her day. If … Continue reading →

Want a Healthy Brain? Exercise!

You can never hear enough reasons on why physical fitness is important. We understand how it can impact your overall well-being, increasing energy and stamina. We know that fitness can keep certain diseases and medical conditions away. We even know some of the emotional benefits to fitness. But what about your brain? Have you ever considered the impact that physical fitness has on your brain? A new study came out that reveals age-related brain changes (related to memory and attention) are decreased when older adults engage in regular exercise. So if you want a healthier brain, keep exercising. Now here’s … Continue reading →

Fitness in Increments

I have mentioned in a couple of blogs dealing with a health issue that had prevented me from exercising. As I am slowly beginning to get better, I am also slowly working myself back into a routine. It got me thinking about not only those who are out of commission for a sickness or injury but any reason that fitness hasn’t been a regular part of someone’s life. Too often we think that we have to just jump right into it. We start off running a marathon before we have ever learned to sprint. Getting back into or starting a … Continue reading →