“I’d like to go to the gym but I am too afraid” Gymphobia is a phobia, inexplicable and illogical – so how do we face and beat this fear? Facing our fears for most of us is challenging and mostly psychological. So where do we start? The first thing to realize is that you are [...]
According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in every 400 children and adolescents have diabetes, with 25.6 million people aged 20 or over living with diabetes! In the age group of 65 and older 10.9 million people are affected by diabetes. Yes, it’s true, diabetes has become a national epidemic. Surprisingly, there are an estimated [...]
The holidays can be a time for a nutritional break for many people, indulging in heavy dishes, alcohol and desserts that they other times may not enjoy as frequently. But now, you might be seeing the result of consuming those calories—extra pounds on your body. We consulted Brittney Utke, Registered Dietician at Camelback Village Health [...]
My second week of The Greatest Loser Challenge at The Village and I am loving every bit of it! I attended one of the trainer’s meetings and it was the most informative nutrition meeting I have attended. The meeting focused on nutrition and diets, and it was interesting to learn that not every diet suits [...]
I have decided to blog about my experience with The Village’s Greatest Loser fitness competition – talking of my likes, challenges, experiences, everything! I have done this competition before, so have a an inkling of what to expect…. But so far, this year’s Greatest Loser program is so organized and wonderful that after only one [...]
Looking to take your fitness to another level? Try Small Group Training at the Village Health Clubs and Spas in Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ. You’ll be pushed to your fitness goals and be held accountable not just by a trainer, but by your workout partners as well. In this video, trainer Grant breaks down kettlebell [...]
Want to ramp up your fitness? Try the “Cindy” workout. This combination of push ups, pull ups, squats, box jumps, handstand push ups and power cleans can be adjusted to any fitness level and will have you sweating in no time.
Don’t wait until January 1st to live a healthy lifestyle. Start today! Learn more about how the Village Health Clubs and Spas can help you take back your life. Visit http://villageclubs.com/membership/free-mini-membership/ for a VIP trial membership.
This infographic from Nordictrack.com shows the large and growing problem of obesity in America. But did you know making time for only 30 minutes of moderate exercise can help curb the problem? Source: google.com via Pinterest Learn more about how the Village Health Clubs and Spas can help you take back your life. Visit http://villageclubs.com/membership/free-mini-membership/ [...]
Losing weight comes down to one thing: eat less calories. Now, I know that isn’t exactly breaking news, but I see individuals all the time who don’t know where to start changing their diet. It seems too big, and that leads to the “I’ll start on Monday” mentality. To combat this, I’ve laid out a [...]