You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure
Have you ever thought to yourself “if I could just lose these last 10 lbs” or maybe “I wish I was in better shape”? Or, have you ever gone to the beach in the summer and been so self-conscious that
Summer Water Safety
Now is the perfect time to ensure that you and your family are prepared to spend a fun, safe vacation or fun time by the water. Enroll in age-appropriate swim lessons and follow important safety
Every Sip Counts
Water promotes healthy skin, helps prevent afternoon fatigue, and—when served cold—helps keep you cool. Because being in hot weather increases fluid losses, it’s easy to become dehydrated in the
5 Myths About Girls and Weight-Lifting
by Katie Allen, Senior Fitness Director 1. Young girls shouldn’t lift weights because it will stunt their growth. No studies have actually shown that weight lifting will stunt growth. In fact, when
The Appetite Regulators: 7 Ways to Control Your Hunger Hormones
By: Ashley Cappel, Registered Dietitian
8 Things That Happened When I Started Personal Training at American Family Fitness
It all started with a body composition test using the InBody 270 machine at the Short Pump American Family Fitness. My results were not what I had hoped for. You see, I used to work out quite a bit
The Secret Sauce: Color-Coded Cardio
It’s January, and I know what you’re thinking: This is gonna be my year. Yes! I’m ready to hit the cardio hard, shed those extra pounds, and lift whatever it takes to sculpt, shape, and define a new
12 Tips for Mastering the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are here! This season, eat, drink and be merry without having the holidays end up a nutrition disaster. Here are 12 tips to help you stay on track with your
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Released – Six Ways to Lower Your Number
New blood pressure guidelines were announced on Monday, November 13 at the American Heart Association Conference in Anaheim, California. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is now defined as having