Planet Fitness Offers Free Teen Summer Challenge

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 →

Negativity Toward Self

Have you ever considered that the way you see yourself could be a hindrance to a fitter, healthier you? So often we look at roadblocks as outside sources…lack of time, money, or even our own motivation. Yet if we don’t see ourselves in a positive light, this can also stand in the way of success. There are a couple of reasons why. One is that we unconsciously believe that we don’t deserve better. We may look in the mirror, hating what we see and think that this is it…this is the best we can do. We aren’t worth the time … Continue reading →

6 Ways to Keep Up the Motivation

It’s just been about a month and a half since many of us have made resolutions for a fitter, healthier New Year. It is also the time that enthusiasm starts to drop off. But there are ways to keep up the motivation. First, reevaluate the goals or resolutions that were made on January 1st. It might be time to tweak them. It could be a matter of upping the ante or facing reality that what you thought could be done isn’t doable. Keep things realistic. Second, put some variety into your fitness routine. It might be time to sign up … 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 →

Sitting Can Kill You

Just when you start to feel pretty good about your health, a new study comes along to smash it all to smithereens. Apparently, exercising isn’t enough if you sit on your bottom for more than six hours a day. After doing some quick calculations I realized this is the case for me. Like millions of others, I have a desk job. So I am pretty much forced to sit. Not only are they saying it’s bad for your health. It could even be killing you! Why? Our bodies go into shutdown mode when we are sitting. Doing this for long … Continue reading →

Don’t Sabotage Your Efforts

Have you been struggling with keeping your New Year’s resolutions? There could be things you are doing or not doing that will sabotage all of your efforts, not only in the way of losing motivation but getting injured. Let’s consider some of the ways this can happen. One way is by jumping too quickly into a fitness routine that your body isn’t ready for. I can’t help but chuckle as my husband and I discussed his ability (or should I say inability) to handle an insanity workout. We were watching an infomercial and both of us agreed that the movements … Continue reading →

Fitness Wish List

“He’s making a list, and checking it twice; gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town.” Santa isn’t the only one making a list. This is the time of year where most of us are putting together lists. It could be a list of names and addresses for sending out Christmas cards. It might be a list of gifts to buy. Or it could be a list of all that you need to do in order to get the home ready for family and friends. Some of our lists are “wish lists.” I have a … Continue reading →

The Gift of Fit Living

What is one of the best gifts you could give this holiday season? How about the gift of health? Maybe you have been thinking about what to buy for someone you love. Or you have been asked what you would like for Christmas. The following are some fit living gift ideas. Let’s start with an easy one. How about a gym club membership? Sometimes you can get really good deals at this time of year. You might receive a discount for the first year or three months free. Shop around and see what’s out there. Fitness gadgets and accessories make … Continue reading →

Overcoming Fitness Challenges during the Holidays

Life is busy. There is a lot to be done to prepare for the holidays. It might make sense to put exercise on the backburner. After all, there is always the New Year, right? Wrong. Let’s face it. We can always come up with an excuse to not exercise and to indulge ourselves in unhealthy food choices. The holidays are just a convenient time in which to do this. It can be hard to stay motivated during this time of year. But there are ways to overcome the challenges. First, you just might have to accept the fact that exercise … Continue reading →

The All-or-Nothing Person

I don’t know if you can relate to this, but I tend to be an all-or-nothing kind of person. Although this can be a good trait, for the most part it stands in the way. This is especially true with fitness. Thankfully I am learning to overcome this mentality. Here is what the all-or-nothing person looks like. You intend to start up an exercise program on Monday. But something happens and your schedule for the day gets screwed up. The all-or-nothing person’s response isn’t “I will just start on Tuesday.” No, they decide to wait until the following Monday. Here … Continue reading →