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Focus on the Positive
Welcome to 2018! It’s me again, the (once) Fitness Newbie, back for a new year of challenges! It’s going to be an amazing year.
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Thinking About Making a New Year’s Resolution? Don’t.
Beginning to think about a New Year’s Resolution? Are you resolving to lose weight, declutter your home, eat clean, exercise more, quit smoking, learn a new language? Are you setting the bar higher than ever, ...
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Trainer Q&A: Box Like a Girl
It’s tough being a woman in a man’s world. But then again, “tough” is a word that would best describe Merritt Clubs trainer Courtney Feldheim. The Math-teacher-turned-boxer-slash-coach-slash-personal-trainer has endured struggles being a female athlete in ...
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Yogurt-Covered Pretzels: The Perfect Healthy Gift This Holiday Season
Health facts about yogurt have continuously made their way into the news. Most recently, topics up for discussion have included its probiotics, vitamin D and calcium content. Because it is obviously so healthy, why not use yogurt to make ...
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Diary of a Fitness Newbie: Don’t Stop Believing, Hold On To That Feeling
My loyal followers! Welcome to my last blog. (Don’t worry, there will be other blogs so you don’t have to collapse in a heap of misery.) Here’s what I’ve learned throughout my year-long process, including ...
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How Much Cardio is Too Much Cardio?
Cardio is well-known for having wonderful benefits for the body. It helps with weight loss, helps to control blood sugar and helps reduce fatigue. However, there is such a thing as too much cardio, and it can ...
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Trainer Q&A: Holiday Tips and Getting Out of the Comfort Zone
We’re back with another installment to the Q&A series with our trainers. This month we chatted with DJ Manley from the Downtown Club and asked for some tips on how to stay healthy and fit ...
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Why Group Fitness Beats Going Solo
Working out gives you more than just a nice figure for clothes. It improves your body’s health, raises your spirits and helps you reach emotional and mental wellness. Knowing these wonderous benefits doesn’t always propel ...
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Diary of a Fitness Newbie: A Seven Nation Army Couldn’t Hold Me Back
BODYCOMBAT timeeeeeeeee! Ok guys, I think I found my favorite class because this one is AWESOME! Maybe it’s just my personality that made me enjoy this class, because the idea that I am spending an ...
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5 Nutrition Tips for Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
If you like nutrition advice that’s easy and gives you lots of choices for delicious meals and snacks, there’s one place to start. Eat more fruits and vegetables. They’re low in calories, high in the ...
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Trainer Q&A: Surpassing Limits and Keeping Things Simple
Sometimes you just want to hear straight from the pros – so welcome to a new series on the Merritt Clubs blog! Every month we will chat with one of our trainers as they impart ...
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Fitness for Active Agers Means Never Skipping the Warm Up
It’s important for everyone to warm up before a workout, and those minutes spent priming your mind and body to get moving are especially important for fitness for active agers. Learn how to make the ...
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