#fitness
The Anatomy of a Perfect Plank

Did you know that holding your body in a prone position just a few inches off the floor is both challenging and great for your physique? That’s right, planks are all the rage, replacing crunches as the go-to core exercise. Everyone's planking these days—elite athletes, my mom and dad, and even 71-year-olds breaking world records. We can thank our yoga and Pilates instructors for this one!


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#lifestyle
Infographic: Is Flab The Ultimate Confidence Killer?

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.


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#nutrition
10 Fantastic Foods to Add to Your Diet During Training

With spring suddenly upon us, I’m sure many of you are looking to take your fitness to the next level. After all, we all want to look lean and fit for the summer, right? And many of us want to perform at our best when it comes to training and competition too! Whether you’re looking to run a few extra miles outside, join a new boot camp class, or get back into your favorite warm weather sport, one thing is for certain—you need to adequately fuel your body.


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#weight loss
Four Basic Elements of Weight Maintenance That Work

Though some people may vehemently disagree, weight loss is relatively easy to accomplish. If you really want to lose weight and you commit to taking in fewer calories than you expend, the weight is very likely to come off. So then, what's the tricky part? Maintenance. Let's discuss.


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Video: 3 Exercises to Tone Your Glutes and Thighs for Summer
Summer will be here before you know it! Time to get back in the gym to tone your legs and butt with these three cable exercises.
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by Brian Zehetner posted 2 months ago
8 Awesome and Affordable Gym Bags for Men and Women
If you are in the market for a new gym bag, these are a few of the Anytime Fitness family favorites!
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by Anytime Health posted 3 months ago
News: Is Calorie Count Accuracy a Real Problem?
How accurate is the food label you are reading? A group of prominent researchers try to get to the bottom of the issue.
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by Brian Zehetner posted 3 months ago
#lifestyle
14 Health-Savvy Tools To Help Ease Your Busy Life

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?


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#health news
5 Reasons Why Coca-Cola's Anti-Obesity Ad Falls Short

You’ve seen it, right? The new “Coming Together” ad by the soft drink giant that’s designed to highlight their efforts to help curb the obesity epidemic. If there’s one thing Coca-Cola knows how to do well, it’s market their brand, and this 2-minute commercial proves that without a shadow of a doubt.


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Fit Friday for Jan. 18
What you should look for in a running shoe, gluten-free pizza, and more!
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by Anytime Health posted 5 months ago