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Wednesday May 29, spin cancelled

BodyFitz — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:28:30 +0000

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Daily Activity…what does that mean?

BodyFitz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:49:38 +0000

Being physically active on a daily basis requires thought and effort. A daily stroll around the block is only a small part of being active. One must exert themselves enough to cause the heart rate and breathing to increase, to break a sweat and feel fatigue at the end. This can take as little as …

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Founder of Chuice, Ladell Hill

BodyFitz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:18:41 +0000

Ladell Hill/Chuice Bio Ladell Hill grew up having two passions: sports and spending time with his grandfather. As a young aspiring athlete, Ladell enjoyed testing the limit of his physical potential. The influence of his grandfather, however, appealed to another side of Ladell’s curiosity. An herbalist and farmer, Ladell’s grandfather loved passing on his knowledge …

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Thank You BodyFitz Clients!!

BodyFitz — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:36:26 +0000

This is the second year in a row that we have sposored the annual Bicycle Gift Drive for the Community Assistance Center (CAC). Ten young boys will be getting new bicycles for Christmas thanks to the generosity of our clients and the wonderful organization the CAC is. The ages of the children were from 3 to …

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Fitness For Youth

BodyFitz — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:21:23 +0000

Youth Fitness Facts Myth: Children should not engage in fitness activities because of their age or inexperience. Fact: Strength training in children has been shown to be extremely beneficial when closely monitored by a trained or experienced adult and when following age-appropriate strength training guidelines. “The two most important factors when considering a strength training …

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Adding Function to Fitness

BodyFitz — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 23:12:36 +0000

Functional Fitness for You! What do Olympic athletes have in common with exercise beginners? These two groups – as well as everyone in between – can reap the benefits from a type of exercise that will not only help them excel at their designated activities, but enable them to perform functions of daily living more …

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Interval Training: The Workout that Works

BodyFitz — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:23:27 +0000

If someone told you that you could speed up your calorie burn during and even after your workout, would you do it? What if they also said you could rev up your fat burn and experience a decrease risk of injury, too? You can…with interval training. Interval training, or a workout that alternates between bursts …

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Fall Prevention and Exercise for Older Adults

BodyFitz — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:07:05 +0000

The Center for Disease Controls says that one in three adults age 65 and over fall each year, and that falls are a major health problem that can be prevented. Can exercise play a role in fall prevention, and if so, how? Trainers at bodyfitz work with older clients to help them prevent falling by …

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The Benefits of Strength Training

BodyFitz — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:06:02 +0000

There is no denying the benefits of strength training at any age, particularly in older adults. Numerous studies abound confirming strength training not only has positive effects on a person’s metabolism andlean muscle mass, but also can help alleviate, or even reverse, debilitating health conditions such as depression, arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity and back pain. …

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An Overview of Knee Pain

BodyFitz — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:03:58 +0000

As we age, knee pain becomes a common complaint among many individuals. One of the most common causes of knee pain is chondromalacia patellae, a condition that causes the cartilage under the kneecap to soften, according to Jennifer Hootman, Ph.D, Centers for Disease Control. Symptoms of this common type of knee pain may improve or …

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