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Need a female workout buddy.  Someone who is easy going and motivated.... I am very easy going and funny I would say...:-) Usually go to the gym Mon-Friday....If i'm not there is because I didn't have the motivation to go that day..

Dear Fitness Enthusiasts and athletes:



Are you looking for a novel fitness activity to do? Research shows that no matter how conscientious you are about your current fitness routine, your body will adapt to it after approximately six weeks. In order to continue to make fitness gains, you will need to change up your routine. Although racquetball is often overlooked, it is the best fitness activity, here's why:



Racquetball burns more calories, 800/hour according to USOC…

There is such a lack of attention to detail at the Bethesda Sport and Health Club that if i were

the manager, I'd be embarassed.

Let's start with the fact that the women's locker room has been missing benches at the stations for probably over a year. There used to be furniture in the room with the TV (although it was stained and

broken) but thankfully it was removed over six months ago and never replaced. There used to be several

clocks in the locker…

Hello! I'm a stay at home mom looking for a workout/accountability partner. I need to drop 25 pounds before the year ends. Would prefer mornings workouts.

Body Step fans, here's a sizzler for you. From the UK Kia Ora Magazine:

Welcome to the revolution. You can choose your usual kick-butt workout or push your class to another level with the new format. Instructors can now replace Tracks 8 and 9 with the new Athletic Circuit – 7½ minutes of high-intensity interval training including the Weighted Squat, Power Jump and Burpee. Get ready to sweat because this ain’t no dance class.

Coming soon! (early Oct)

A trip to South West state was a very good Experience. Almost 8 weeks. Workout routine was not the same anymore or must i say hardly any work out. Just work and more work. Gained 10lbs. Look like South West citizens.

Fatty Food, Over-Weight, Good Citizen but unknown to many things and health.

While there i joined Athletic Club. Which was in 10 acres. Which of course never got much chance to work out reason work. But did some classes.

Man oh Man!!!!! was it a club or a…

I know there was a big gap between posts, however as my race approached I had to check out and focus on the matter at hand.

The bottom line is that I completed the Race Across AMerica in 11 days, 1 hour and 13 minutes.  I would not complete this journey alone.  My crew of 10 consisted of my wife, a doctor, a physical therapist, a massage therapist, a chef, a bike mechanic and 4 additional crew members with talents that favored a successful finish.  They would occupy 2 mini…

I did not know the right weights and form to workout at the Lakeforest Sports and Health Club, however; when I met Marc my whole view on exercises changed. I lost 14 pounds in two months.

Thank you Marc for getting me back into shape. My energy level has improved significantly. I never knew I could get such a great workout and have fun doing it at the same…

R.I.P.P.E.D. is now at Tyson's on Wednesdays at 9:30!  Come try this challenging high-energy that includes cardio, kickboxing, weights, and core training.  Time to try something new and shock your body so you will get the results you seek.  See you there.

Not knowing and understand how workout intensity and recovery coincide together will negate almost most, if not all, attempts to improve (grow, excel, accomplish) on any exercise program.  Chiropractors, Doctors, Sports Therapist, Physical Therapist, Professional Athletes, and Athletic Trainers understand how vital recuperation plays against burn-out and/or injury.

The answer is pretty involved, but simply put, humans should not train the same muscle group before achieving 80-100%…

Working out (exercise) is important for anybody to maintain health, fitness, strength, mobility, and much more, but so what – if I exercise why do I need to know about muscle fiber?

Well, if your fitness goal is to merely maintain general health, than anything that raises your hart rate between 60-85% will do it.  But if you’re seeking muscle mass to increase your metabolic burn rate, then you need to know your muscle fiber type.  Why?  Because knowing your muscle type tells you what…

Last year, I blogged a couple of times about training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa--19,340 feet high, give or take a few feet for the snow--for my 60th birthday and how much Adam and Daryl at Reston Sport & Health helped me get ready for this amazing adventure.

Well...I MADE IT on my own two feet, and that is all I'll claim. I celebrated the best birthday ever at 15,800 feet at the foot of Lava Tower, and the crew of Wilderness Adventure "tough guys" gave…