This 2011 2i award winner did not want to live the rest of her life being told she couldn’t do activities she wanted because of her weight. So, she changed…

The highly anticipated 4-part documentary series about the obesity epidemic finally airs next week on HBO. It’s been getting a lot of press of late, and for good reason. The theme is TO WIN, WE HAVE TO LOSE. The series will take an unprecedented look at the biggest health challenge facing this country.

A fun loving nature and the ‘never quit attitude’ don't always go hand in hand. But Susan Bock, 2009 Anytime Fitness National Success Story and 2011 2i award winner, balances her life today with a serious commitment to living a healthy lifestyle.

Sometimes, the words we choose can impact others in ways we never imagined. Events in the last couple days have been a perfect example...

They strike again! Volume two of the best cliché workout characters showcases the gym sloth, restroom sasquatch, and ballistic lifter. Never underestimate the power of these cliché characters in the gym.

These days, we all need a "little help from our friends." Especially when we want to get back in our bikinis, ready for a family wedding, or lose ten pounds for the high school reunion. But research shows that doing it alone may not yield the greatest outcome. In a recent weight loss study, only 1/10 people were successful in achieving their weight loss goals by themselves. That's why it takes a village to change the numbers on the scale.

Last month, Anytime Fitness partnered with Minnesota Idea Open, a statewide idea contest that asked people how they would use $15,000 to help their community eat smart and be active to tackle the issue of obesity. Over 400 ideas were submitted ranging from low-cost gym memberships and modeling local programs based upon The Biggest Loser, to planting community gardens and supplying fresh produce to food shelves. The ideas were inspiring to read. It’s great to see people thinking about this critical public health issue facing our state and the country. Narrowing down the ideas to just 3 finalists was difficult.

In sports, having the home field advantage increases the chances of success. And it’s easy to see why. When an entire stadium is cheering and rooting for the home team, it energizes the players and helps them perform at their highest level possible.

With Anytime Health, you have your own home field advantage. And again, it’s easy to see why. With a global community of members cheering you on, and rooting for you to reach your fitness goals, you will be energized, inspired, and motivated. Just imagine a stadium with tens of thousands of members—sharing inspirational stories, thought-provoking questions, and innovative ideas—and you have the ultimate network of support.