Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a fitter, healthier version of yourself! Whether you’ve been a gym member before or are a first-timer, you’re in the right place. Here, you'll find like-minded folks who are striving to simply be better than they were yesterday. Welcome to the Anytime Fitness family!

With summer in sight, more of us are feeling self-conscious about our bodies -- and will enjoy the season less as a result. That's according to a new survey commissioned by Anytime Fitness.

76% of the 1,000 respondents said that they feel the same or worse about their body image this year. Another 53% plan to "cover up everything they can" at the beach. That doesn't bode well for fun in the sun.

The snow is finally melting, the trees are budding, and my excitement for spring is building. This is the time of year for growth! Farmers' markets will soon be here and fresh, affordable produce will be abundant. All the smells and colors engage my senses. Now’s the time to “taste the rainbow,” figuratively speaking.

Lately, there has been quite a stir surrounding the issues of artificial additives and food processing. And, just like every other issue pertaining to nutrition, there is a battlefield of conflicting information coming at us from every direction, like lasers from an alien aircraft. But before you put on your armor and settle in for a round of dietary Space Invaders, read this blog instead!

What comes to mind when you think of fiber? For some of you, it may be an aging population stocking their shelves with Metamucil; others may think that whole grains and cereal are the main sources of fiber; while many may admit that fiber is nature's version of a human Drano.

With the abundant array of fad diets out there, you’ve most likely heard that sugar is the root of all evil. Atkins and South Beach even go as far to tell you not to consume fruits in the first stages of initiation. But wait…isn’t fruit supposed to be good for you? Was I the only one who was taught about the essential food groups as a kid? Aren’t fruits supposed to have a palate of nutrients that make us stronger, smarter, and happier? So why would we want to eliminate them from our diet?

Before you sit down to watch the Super Bowl today, grab a quick workout in the club! This is a quick 20-minute workout so you can get back home to prepare for your Super Bowl party!

The idea is to get your body moving!

We're all busy. Whether you're working 8+ hour shifts, or are trying to get your kids to all their activities, there are days where finding time for healthy eating and exercise aren't going to happen. So we've pulled together 14 awesome tools to help ensure your health never takes a backseat. Are you ready?

By: Nancy Soni

Welcome to the New Year! Are you as excited as I am? Last week, I taught you the skills needed to create a solid resolution and the Anytime Health team created a worksheet that you can use to make your resolution a reality. But based on statistics, almost 50% of people will have abandoned or forgotten about their resolution by the end of the first week! In a few more weeks, half of the rest will have forgotten about their goals.