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i hurt my knee!!!!!! =(

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:08 GMT

i went for a bike ride yesterday, and i believe i pushed it too hard. but either way.... my knee hurts extremely bad!!! =( i hurt! =(

Climbing to the Top and Challenging Yourself Physically

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:52:20 GMT

Remember Sharon Rosenberg? A few months ago, she shared with us her amazing personal training success story. With the help of her trainer, Zelig Arceta, Sharon went from a size 24 to a size 12. Since her story ran, Sharon has lost an additional 65 pounds! Way to go, Sharon!

When people make commitments to getting fit and healthy, there is no limit to what they can accomplish. Case-in-point, Sharon recently participated in a physical challenge along with her trainer, Zelig, and some other Life Time members. Want to be inspired? In her own words, read what she achieved. And remember, you can do it too!

“Zelig and I and some of his other clients participated in SkyRise Chicago on November 15th, the tallest indoor stair-climb in the world, to benefit Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. It's 103 floors, or 2,109 steps to the top…It was a lot of fun. By the way, I am now down 65 pounds, and still going strong!”

In what ways have you challenged yourself physically? Share your stories in the comments section!

Exciting times

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:36 GMT

Fitness Family,

This is the season of eating!! Fortunately, we at LTF have heard and empathized with you. so, to help keep the "battle of the Bulging waistline" in check we are offering a couple of really cool incentives:

The first being our 2 week free pass for your friends and family members. We all workout better when we have someone to go to the gym with. So, pick up a pass from one of our trainers, Members advisors and join in the fun. If your guest have a good time and love the LTF experience and join, you will receive prizes. Perfect for the holidays.

Secondly, the Group Fitness dept. is doing a raffle. All you have to do to participate is to fill out a raffle ticket at the end of every class you attended. The more you participate the more you can win. Throughout the month of Dec. we will be handing out prizes from the drawing of raffle tickets.

Lastly, Don't forget the "Beat the Bird Challenge".

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Keep training hard!!

Jemal

Yoga May Improve Heart Health

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:46:01 GMT

If you need another reason to incorporate yoga into your fitness routine, here it is: a new study has found that yoga may increase your heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of the variation in the beat-to-beat interval, a major component in determining heart health. A recent study conducted with 84 male volunteers by the India Institute of Technology confirmed that those who practiced yoga were more likely to have a better HRV. Read on for this story...

"Yoga isn’t just about staying in shape and relaxing. A new study finds people who practice yoga have higher heart rate variability, which is a sign of a healthy heart.

"Researchers in India studied the heart rate variability (HRV) in two groups of healthy men aged 18 to 48 years old. Half practiced yoga regularly and half did not.

"They found that individuals who regularly do yoga have a higher HRV, compared to those who do not do it. HRV refers to the beat-to-beat changes in heart rate. In healthy individuals HRV is high whereas cardiac abnormalities lead to a low HRV.

"Anecdotal evidence suggests that yoga practice may improve health through breathing exercises, stretching, postures, relaxation, and meditation.

"And, previous studies have shown practicing yoga can lower the risk of developing heart disease.

"Certain yoga poses, including the mountain pose, warrior pose, triangle pose, tree pose and lotus pose are believed to contribute to greater heart health, according to YogaMiracles.com. Other heart healthy benefits of practicing yoga include reducing stress, increasing flexibility and providing an overall calming."

Source: Author Sandra Cooper from DrCutler.com

For more in-depth information about the study, visit Yoga Boosts Heart Health.

New Program for December!!!

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:55 GMT

Special training program for December! In December we will have a 4 week accountability program that will pair our nutrition classes on Tuesdays with one of our Team Fitness Classes on Thursdays. That's 4 nutrition classes and 4 Team Personal Training Classes for only $100! Don't let the holidays beat you or hold you back from your goals. The average Thanksgivings Day meal is over 3500 calories and it is estimated that we Americans eat up to 7000 calories on that day from start to finish. OUCH! Take control of your health and enjoy the holidays without feeling guilty. This is the program that can help you make it through the holidays and kick off your 2010 right! Call me today at 214-929-1774 and I can get you signed up and we can keep you accountable to your health and fitness goals. See ya soon

11/20/2009 Lifetime Workout

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:34 GMT

5:40am - arrived at lifetime

5:45am - warmed up on treadmill

6:00am - workout routine below

6:45am - Steam room/shower

Treadmill

1min - warm up 3.0

14min - running 5.5

1min - cool down 3.3

Lifting Weights

3sets of 15 reps - leg curls

3sets of 15 reps - hamstring curls

3sets of 15 reps - Squat

Other

Sitting hamstring exercises - 2sets

Standing Calf stretches - 3 positions 30 seconds each stretch

Summary

Okay day. My son was caughing all night so I was feeling tired, but I'm happy I still got up and made it in today.

My knees are still barking at me, but i'm starting to push alittle. Guess I'm getting anxious (or impatent) to get into a groove and start expanding my strength and endurance.

I'm still following orders to go simple and light weight, as best I can.

I'm not going to stop going and trying each day. Just need to remind myself to use less weight and slowly build the muslces instead of all in two weeks.

I've been steady going in for 3 weeks now. Feels like months which is good. It feels like a habit. Steve has been a great partner and I am blessed to have him encouraging me every day.

Thanks for reading,

Chris

Turkey Day Challenge

cfisher3@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:26 GMT

Are you ready to burn 4,000 Calories this week? How many of you are trying? An average Thanksgiving dinner is 4,000 calories. The Battle The Bird challenge wants to know if you can burn a Thanksgiving day dinner in one week. Remember this is not about if you can do it, it is about trying. Wear you Heart Rate monitor every time you do anything physical outside of normal. There is a sign up board at the top of the stairs in Champlin. I hope to see your name on it. Have a great day and I can't wait to see all the calories burned.

Changes coming faster than kids growing out of their shoes!

rstanke@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:32 GMT

I don't know about you (if you have children), but boy do they grow up fast! I swear I just bought my 7-year-old new shoes last week and already I am hearing about how they are getting too small and wore out! All part of being a dad, and I wouldn't change that for the world...

But the other thing my kids like is hanging out at Life Time Fitness! They really do ask quite a bit if we are going to the club. They love playing in their OWN gym with balls, mats, jump ropes, and obstacle courses. They play on the state of the art Mac computers (I almost jumped over the table myself when I saw they had the original Sonic the Hedgehog game), color pictures, and play with all the cool games and toys. This winter I am planning on signing them up for swimming lessons and other activities. Fun times for growing (and changing) kids!

Speaking of change, we have a lot of changes happening over at myLT.com. The most recent change was rolled out yesterday to the Kids Activities page. Improved look, navigation, and valuable content - all to make your experience on finding all of the great things going on for kids at Life Time Fitness. Give it a look!

Bob

myLT.com Community Manager

Stay Energetic All Day With Oatmeal

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:37 GMT

Stay Energetic All Day With Oatmeal
Many people remember oatmeal as something suited to cold winter mornings, but this age-old dish is perfect for snack time. According to a Penn State University study, oatmeal helps you maintain a steady level of energy throughout the day. This is because of its large amount of extra soluble fiber, which helps slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream, helping you avoid sugar spikes and keeping you from getting that sleepy feeling shortly after you eat. So when shopping for oatmeal, challenge yourself to look for brands that are low in sugar, because the added sweet stuff defeats the purpose of maintaining level blood sugar. - 5 factor Diet HARLEY's Daily Challenge.

Group Run Nov 21 and 28

mhorvath@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:59:24 GMT

The group run will be here at Troy LTF at 8am this Saturday. Next Saturday (Thanksgiving weekend), I will not be here, but feel free to get a group together and run without me. I hope to see you all here tomorrow!