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February 20th, 2012 | 
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Hi, I’m Steve. I would describe myself as a 40-year-old father of two who works long hours and uses food as a “pick-me-up” when I’m tired and stressed. I love to eat and will eat anything I can get my hands on, especially sugary foods.
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To build the $400,000 center, PGA transformed two racquetball courts and some extra hall space into a mini club. The facility includes a 1,600-square-foot aerobic room that also serves as a site for free fitness seminars, separate areas for cardiovascular and selectorized equipment, a stretching area, and a computerized fitness testing center. Read the rest of this entry »
Two years ago, the fitness center at PGA National Resort and Spa looked like any other club that’s past its prime. Although functional, its equipment was outdated and its interior design was in need of attention. “It was like most hotel gyms you see,” says Fitness Director Randy Myers. “We had some first-generation equipment in here that should’ve been in a museum some place.” Read the rest of this entry »
The introduction of new forms of exercise into the commercial or consumer markets is usually viewed in the scientific community with skepticism until research and documentation is obtained regarding their validity and training effects.4,5 Lateral motion training is one form of exercise that was promoted as a legitimate aerobic workout before much research had been conducted. Read the rest of this entry »
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that an appropriate exercise intensity for aerobic conditioning is between 60 to 90 percent of heart rate max, or 50 to 80 percent of heart rate reserve or V02 max.1 The frequency of training should be a minimum of three days per week, for a duration of 20 to 60 minutes. Exercise intensity is an important variable related to the physiological benefits associated with any form of aerobic training. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are in an area where there are adults and children, hosting something for children will definitely bring consumers to your booth. At a big 10K run in Milwaukee, Wisc., the Elite Clubs (a group of three clubs) teamed up with the Sports Medicine Institute under one tent. They offered information to adults while the children were timed in a mini-obstacle course. Each child’s name, age, phone number and time it took to complete the course were posted on a chart, and winners were announced in each age category. Read the rest of this entry »
We in the fitness industry often assume that everyone knows about the benefits of living a healthful lifestyle and that people know how to go about living their lives healthfully. In reality, people know what they want to know, and they only seek more information when they are faced with a “need” to know (e.g., illness, symptoms, change in appearance or life situation, etc.). Read the rest of this entry »
If you are struggling with a weak back, consider working out with a body ball. By performing exercises on these specially designed balls, you are uniquely able to strengthen the muscles of your lower back and pelvis, since the balls encourage a wider range of motion and greater muscle recruitment. Read the rest of this entry »
After mastering the empty handed solo exercises of Tai Chi, Tai Chi Students are introduced to the saber, sword and spear. Each weapon has its own unique character and quality. Read the rest of this entry »
What is Uechi ryu karate? The seed was planted for its creation in 1897. This story tells how the beautiful art was developed.
Uechi Ryu came about when Kanbun Uechi left his homeland of Okinawa to avoid military service, although it can be argued that he went solely to learn of the Chinese fighting arts. He fled to the Fukien province of China and studied a style called pan-gai-noon for a period of ten years. Read the rest of this entry »