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The Game of Thrones Epic Workout Challenge

Every Sunday night, I plop down on the couch for an hour straight to watch my favorite show, Game of Thrones. It's impossible to resist my love for dragons, action-packed battles, and the crazy power trips! But instead of sitting for an hour, I created a workout game that I do while the show is playing. It allows me to get in a good workout while watching.


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I Just Joined Anytime Fitness. Now What?

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!


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Try This: 30-Minute Morning Circuit Workout

Many of us want our workouts to be like the meals we cook—fast, fun, convenient, and good for us. Luckily, workouts are similar to recipes. We can add, subtract, or adjust them to fit our needs. Whether you have a busy schedule or you are just a morning person, this workout will start your day off right!


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Eat Smart: A 7-Day Healthy Meal Plan

The expectation for college students is to eat whatever you can, whenever you can, as long as it's cheap. But I didn't. I started meal planning sophomore year. Sundays were spent seeking out deals in the local ads, creating a meal plan and shopping list, grocery shopping, and finally, preparing food for the week. Meal planning may seem like a hassle, but it actually comes with a lot of benefits.


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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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May Workout Playlist: Rockin' Gym Jams
Take it up a notch in May with this playlist that mixes old and new tracks -- perfect for a high intensity workout!
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by Amanda Ingle posted 2 weeks ago
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Workout Calendar: Take it Up a Notch in May

As the temperature rises, so should your workout intensity! This month's workout calendar has been designed to "take it up a notch." We'll keep things interesting by linking to some of our custom workouts right in the calendar. Just add in your favorite cardio and strength sessions at the gym and you'll keep charging ahead toward your goals.


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Iron Man 3: The Workout

In the highly anticipated Iron Man 3, Tony Stark is faced with a very important question: Is he in control of his own destiny or has it been chosen for him? For some of us, this is an ongoing question we can easily relate to. So here's your chance for a little workout retribution!


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5 Awesome Pre-Wedding Bridal Workouts

Congratulations! You have taken the first step to getting in shape for your upcoming wedding day. This can be such a stressful, yet fun time in your life. But finding time to workout can be difficult. Alas, we have 5 quick, yet intense workouts that will tone and tuck so you look gorgeous on your big day!


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8 Active Yoga Poses To Incorporate Post-Run

Though inherently different workouts, there is no need to define yourself as either a runner or a yogi. Together they make a super-charged workout. Integrate these yoga postures into your next post-run regimen and you're sure to bring some much needed balance back into your life.


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