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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…

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How to Gain Muscle for Beginners

Creating an effective weight-training program may seem intimidating at first, but these tips for beginners will show you how.

The Basics of Body Recomposition: How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle

One of the most curious terms you’ll hear in fitness lingo is “lean muscle.” It’s a curious term because, as you may know, all muscle is lean muscle. There is no such thing as “fat muscle” or “bulky muscle.” Still, it’s a term that has worked its way into the fitness lexicon because of the imagery ...

5 tips for choosing the right running shoes

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Morganti shares everything you need to know about choosing the best running shoes.

See what researchers found when they tested a bottle of Fiji Water against a glass of tap water.

What is the best Exercise Room Flooring for a Home Gym?

Did you make a promise to yourself at the start of the year that you would exercise more? Many took on the challenge but most have not followed through. You can get back on track or maintain your exercise routine... Read More

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…

Fitness programs need to be well-rounded

The perfect fitness program? Is there such a thing?

26 Creative Marketing Ideas for Health Clubs

Marketing your club for new members has become more of a challenge. You are required not only to work a little harder but a lot smarter. The traditional forms of advertising, such as print media and direct mail, seem to result in very little, if any, response in many markets.

7 Things to Look for When Shopping for a Health Club

If you want to make exercise a regular habit, joining a health club could be just what you need to achieve your goal. Here are seven things to consider if you find yourself in the market for joining a health club this year.

Follow These Essential Rules To Build A Fitness Program That Actually Works

Looking to write your own fitness program? Keep these essential rules in mind.

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

The Ideal Workout Intensity and Length

One of the keys to a successful fitness program is balancing workout intensity and workout length with adequate recovery time.

Avoiding Injury When Beginning a Fitness Program

Becoming more physically fit is great for anyone’s health, but preventing injury while doing it is equally important.

Ready to Get Started? FitClub’s Tricks For Starting a Fitness Program

Everyone wants to be fitter, healthier and happier, but sometimes getting started is the hardest part of fitness. How can you start exercising when you have no idea how to begin? Are you worried …

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.

Are health and fitness programs the key to increasing quality of life for injured veterans?

Many Veterans return to civilian life with mental and physical health disabilities. Exercise Science students and professionals aid healing by designing special fitness programs geared to improving quality of life of injured vets.

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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