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Are you Clowning Around with Weight Loss?

Posted: Apr 30 in Our Blog by

That’s it. You’ve tried everything else; it is time to join the circus. Well, there may actually be something to that! Taking a day off from your typical gym routine and challenging yourself to a day of circus school can provide you with a good laugh, and challenge your muscles to work in ways that you didn’t think they would.

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Running Bared

Posted: Apr 18 in Our Blog by

By now I’m sure you’ve seen someone running the streets in “shoes” that look like gloves for their feet, complete with crepe-thin soles and individual toes. No, they aren’t part of a frog costume, though they might tie one together nicely. They’re called minimal or “barefoot” shoes and are part of an increasingly popular less-is-more mentality in the running world.

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Ten Minute Wake Up Routine

Posted: Mar 29 in Our Blog by

Before you reach for your morning cup of coffee, take a few minutes to get your day off to a great energized start. Setting aside just ten minutes of the morning for exercise will change your day for the better and keep you on track towards meeting your weight loss goals. This simple and straightforward exercise series is appropriate for beginners as well as advanced exercisers, and doesn’t require any special equipment. So, as you are trying to lose weight with the help of your weight loss center in Chandler, consider this simple ten minute morning workout routine to supplement your efforts!

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Two Essential Workout Tips

Posted: Mar 23 in Our Blog by

As you are planning your workout routine for weight loss in Chandler, a number of exercise options likely come to mind. There are group fitness courses such as spinning or Zumba, you can go and lift some weights at the gym, or strap on your sneakers and go for a long jog. While all of these are great fitness options, it is always a good idea to stay close to the basics and incorporate essential exercises that you can do from home, in addition to your new advanced fitness techniques.

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Get Going! Train for your First 5K

Posted: Feb 14 in Our Blog by

People everywhere are setting goals to get fit. After reaching that goal, some start training to run their first 5K. After working hard to have a consistent weight loss in Chandler, it is time to try something new and adventurous. 5K runs are a challenging adventure that can be accomplished when we are properly trained for them.

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Exercise Cuts Risk of Disease

Posted: Oct 03 in Our Blog by

According to a recent study, exercise can increase your life expectancy and decrease your risk of death. The study followed 400,000 people over an average period of eight years. While current recommendations advise adults to participate in physical activity for at least 1.5 hours every week, this new study indicates that just 15 minutes a day can provide benefits. In conjunction with a medical weight loss program, the findings may encourage more people to add even small amounts of exercise into their daily routines.

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Exercise Speeds Up Medical Weight Loss

Posted: Sep 08 in Our Blog by

In a recent study1, men rode a stationary bike at high intensity for 45 minutes. During their workout, they burned 519 calories. Afterward and for the next 14 hours, they burned an additional 190 calories. The total burned was 709 more calories on an exercise day than on a non-exercise day. If you do the [...]

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5 Benefits of Water Aerobics

Posted: Aug 04 in Our Blog by

Water aerobics is the perfect exercise for weight loss if you want a low-impact activity that’s fun as well. Because water aerobics puts less pressure on the body than other forms of exercise, it is the ideal physical therapy for pregnant women and seniors. Water aerobics offers cardiovascular, muscular, and weight loss benefits, in addition to keeping your bones and joints healthy.

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Stay Active in the Heat

Posted: Aug 01 in Our Blog by

Some days it’s just too hot to workout outdoors and with temperatures rising, it is easy to get overheated and dehydrated. It is essential to understand how the weather can have an impact on your outdoor workouts, and what you can do to prevent dehydration, overheating and/or heat stroke. Examples of good ways to stay active during the summer months include swimming/water sports, home exercise DVD’s and indoor gym activities including group classes, cardio and weight training.

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Staying Motivated for your Work Out

Posted: Jun 07 in Our Blog by

If you are trying to lose weight, exercise and physical activity are the way to go. Exercise is the best way to blast away fat and burn calories, helping you to lose weight and improve your overall mental and physical health. For many of us, however, sticking to a work-out routine is easier said than done. When it comes to exercise one of the biggest challenges people face is staying motivated.

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