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Water for the World Run – April 24, 2010

FT Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Norcross are sponsoring one table at the Water for the World Run in Johns Creek on April 24th!  Today is the last day to register for $22 and under. 10K and 5K are $22, Kids Fun Run is $17, and Tot-Trot is FREE! There are also shirts you can buy. You [...]


From a Mom’s Perspective

We as fitness professionals really do not reach out to the “Mom Community” as much as we should. I hate to leave out the dads, but this is an issue that hits moms the most. Unless you have been there, you have no idea what moms (specifically) are going through with their bodies and how [...]


Golf Conditioning Tips

The days of believing lifting weights will slow down your golf swing or upset your rhythm are finally over. The truth is strength training can be beneficial for every aspect of your game and also help to improve your endurance from the first tee to the 18th. As a matter of fact, strength training contributes [...]


Does Thin = Fit?

In the world of super-models, being thin is superb. For me, I never liked the thin look, but the fit look. Of course, that is just a personal preference.
 
The purpose of this blog is explain that just because you’re thin, it doesn’t mean you’re fit. For nearly a decade, I have been testing body fat [...]


Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Catching a Cold?

Sir William Osler, the famous Canadian medical doctor, once quipped, “There’s only one way to treat the common cold — with contempt.” And for good reason. The average adult has two to three respiratory infections each year. That number jumps to six or seven for young children.

Whether or not you get sick with a cold [...]


Except for quantities, the athlete’s dietary needs are pretty similar to those of the rest of us

Posted: January 29, 2010 in usnews.com

What One Olympic Athlete Eats (Hint: It’s Healthful, and It’s a Lot)
6 Reasons Your Athletic Performance May Be Lagging
How Much Should You Worry About Post-Workout Eating?
‘Diets’ That Promote Health (and Always Have)
How to Train as Race Day Approached

And then there are those who [...]


Peachtree Roadrace 2010 Info

The Atlanta Track Club is now taking entries for the 2010 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt Design Contest.  All designs must be received by the Atlanta Track Club by Monday, March 1.  Read more.

Online registration for the AJC Peachtree Road Race opens at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday, March 21, 2010 at ajc.com/peachtree.  Read more.
New for 2010 – [...]


Open House at Fitness Together Sandy Springs – Feb 17th. 3-7pm

Wednesday, February 17th between 3-7pm we will be doing an Open House! This gives you the perfect opportunity to learn about Fitness Together!
By coming, you will receive 3 FREE SESSIONS (first time guest only). Bring a friend and they will also receive 3 FREE SESSIONS and you will be entered in a drawing for $150 [...]


Congrats Tim Schneberger, Fitness Together Alpharetta Client of The Year!

Please join me in congratulating our first Fitness Together Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Norcross Client of The Year, Tim, Schneberger.
We have some VERY dedicated clients in our 3 studios, who impress and inspire me every day, and each of your should be very proud of your accomplishments and committment to a healthy lifestyle.
 
However, we can only have [...]


“Is coffee a good energy boost for a workout?”

Caffeine is the most widely used ergogenic aid (a substance that can purportedly enhance sports performance) and has been scientifically proven to be a highly effective sports aid. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that can help you perform better because it acts to increase alertness as well as lower your perception of effort [...]