Sweat is Good!

Working out is never easy, but it is worth it! Let's talk about what it feels like to go to the gym. You wake up, you hit snooze (if you are a morning 'worker outer'). You dread getting out of your warm bed to go out into the cold to drive to the gym to workout.

But, what motivates you is the feeling you get after the workout!
The achievement of something good accomplished for your day. Not to mention the endorphins and positive energy churning through your body during the workout and after the workout.

You feel great about yourself the rest of the day. You did what was good and healthy for your body!

Remember that when you hit the snooze too much. Hit it once, then hit the ground and get to the gym! Your body and mind will benefit.

Here's some more fun facts to get you even more motivated to workout:
Thanks WebMD for the tips!

1. Exercise Boosts Brainpower
Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function.
"Exercise increases energy levels and increases serotonin in the brain, which leads to improved mental clarity,"

2. Movement Melts Away Stress"Exercise produces a relaxation response that serves as a positive distraction," says Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise. He says it also helps elevate your mood and keep depression at bay.

3. Exercise Gives You EnergyYou might be surprised at how, say, popping into the gym for 30 minutes in the morning can change your whole day. When endorphins are released into your bloodstream during exercise, "you feel much more energized the rest of the day."

4. Fitness Can Help Build RelationshipsThink of what exercising with a partner can do for a relationship, whether it's with a spouse, a sibling, or a friend you used to go to lunch with once a week.

5. Helps you sleep better
Although it may seem like common sense knowledge, studies linking regular exercise and improved sleep patterns are fairly recent. These studies have shown that moderate to vigorous 20- to 30-minute workouts three to four times a week help you sleep better.

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4 Tips For Keeping Fit Through The Holidays

Stays Fit During Holidays!

Without fail, the gym always seems the MOST popular hang-out right after Thanksgiving and New Years to get back into shape and make up for the compromised fitness routine. Think about it. We all indulge a little bit more than usual and feel the detrimental effects the day after.  We then try to make it all right by putting in some extra time at the gym.

Don’t get me wrong. The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy the company of friends and family.  It’s only natural that delicious food and beverages play a big role in these gatherings.

But let’s face it. You just ate enough to feed a small army. And when the dust settled, you realized that maybe they weren’t crazy when they told you that you CAN have too much of a good thing.

Let’s try to take a more strategic approach… preventing the damage BEFORE you enjoy the moment.

Here are a few quick tips that will avoid having your trainer send you to boot camp after the holidays.

1. Control your carbs, soldier!
There are various studies that show you should keep your insulin at low levels all day, then raise them at night.  Try eating predominantly healthy fats and protein for breakfast and lunch. Examples are whole eggs, egg whites, turkey bacon, olive oil, coconut oil, lean beef and tons of vegetables. Limit your fruits to low glycemic ones like blueberries, apples, peaches or strawberries.
Keeping insulin low through the beginning part of the day will allow your body to burn fat more efficiently. Once the afternoon or evening comes and it’s time to indulge, go for it!

2. Remember to move
Combat your huge meal with a brief walk around the block shortly after. For many people (myself included), it’s easy to go to the couch and nap away or watch some of the game. But a 5-10 minute brisk walk can have many positive effects, ranging from helping digestion to activating your body’s fat burning system.

3. Squeeze some lemon
Have food items that will cap or stabilize blood sugar levels, such as lemon.  There’s a good reason many restaurants offer lemon with water. Lemon has been known to put a perimeter around blood sugar levels when taken before meals.  If you don’t like lemon, try some cinnamon (I like it dashed on some plain yogurt) or vinegar (on a salad).  These can help keep insulin in check, which can limit the amount of fat you’ll store.

4. Eat your breakfast
Make sure to eat a healthy breakfast! So many times, I’ve had clients believe that skipping meals will ultimately result in fat loss. Quite the opposite. Eating a breakfast full of proteins and healthy fats can help kick-start your metabolism, help you feel full throughout the day, and give you the energy you need to perform. My ultimate breakfast is egg whites, chicken or tuna and a greens shake made by blending kale/spinach, cocoa powder (unsweetened), 1 scoop of all natural peanut butter, ginger, coconut oil, blueberries and cinnamon.  The cocoa powder really brings it all together.

5. Try 4-minute HIIT
Tabata is a type of High Intensity Training that has come into vogue recently. It’s a quick, 4-minute workout where you “work” for 20 seconds, then “rest” for 10 seconds.  Repeat 8x, for a total of 4 minutes. Generally speaking, it’s not long enough to truly constitute a full workout, but it can have some nice fat burning effects for the rest of your day.  Below is an 8-minute workout.  Try doing both parts, but if you want to stick to the 4 minutes, just pick one movement or the other.

1.     Burpees for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds: 8x
2.     Rest for 30 seconds.
3.     Air-squat for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds: 8x

Happy Holidays!


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Enter to Win a Trip to Hawaii or $5k cash!

As part of our anniversary celebrations this year, we are offering one lucky customer a trip to Hawaii or $5,000 cash! ENTER HERE: http://giveaway.anytimefitness.com today for a chance to win!

How Does It Work?
This is a referral giveaway program and it's very simple: members and non-members can enter our Hawaiian Giveaway Sweepstakes by signing up and sharing! The more friends you get to sign on social media, the more your chances to win!

Step 1: Register your email here http://giveaway.anytimefitness.com.

Step 2: You will be prompted to share our special "Join for $1" on October 7 offer with your friends!

Step 3: Share with as many friends as possible to increase your chances of winning! Remember: Referred friends do not need to join in order for your member’s entries to be valid.

The winner will be notified by October 21, 2014 and will have the option to select a five-night all-expense paid trip for two to Hawaii OR win $5,000..

Good luck and Happy sharing!

Notes:
a) This giveaway is open to the 50 United States and District of Columbia, as well as Canada (excluding Quebec).
b) There is no alternate way for members to be entered into the giveaway. They must register online at http://giveaway.anytimefitness.com.
c) The sweepstakes page will go live at midnight, September 22 and will end at 11:59PM on October 7.

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5 Simple Rules To Maintain a Healthy Diet

You can't go a day without hearing someone talk about a new diet or new superfood. With so much information, it can be confusing. But, food and nutrition shouldn't be rocket science. It's actually simple; eat whole foods and listen to your body.
 
I'm not perfect. I've struggled with finding a balance in my diet. But as a runner and food lover, I've discovered a few things that have worked for me and would like to share my experiences with you.

1) Eat What You Want

If you're craving a burger, go ahead and eat it. Well it's not that simple.
If you decided to eat a burger, opt for a healthier option. Why not make your burger at home instead of going to a fast food restaurant. Use turkey meat instead of ground beef. Choosing a healthier variation is generally a good rule of thumb.

2) Eat When You Want

Just because your lunch break is at noon doesn't mean you must adhere to eating at that specific time. If you're hungry at 10:00 a.m., and your snack isn't going to cut it, then go ahead and eat your lunch. Will you use the excuse, "Oh but then I'll want dinner really early."? Not a problem. Eat dinner earlier. The 'food-time fairy' isn't going to punish you if you don't eat at exactly 7:00 p.m. The bottom line is to listen to your body and eat when you're hungry.

3) Portion Control

Portions aren't so easy to decipher. That half rack of ribs on your plate, with a side of mashed potatoes and sauteed veggies isn't a single serving. But, you don't want to let it all go to waste, right? You don't have to let it go to waste. Ask for a to-go box. Eat half of your meal and save the rest for the next day.

4) Rewarding Yourself

Stop rewarding yourself with food. Runners tend to be an entitled bunch when it comes to food. They finish a run and reward themselves with food. Many times I hear this, "I ran 3 miles; surely I can eat this bucket of wings." Not so fast. Find a new reward. How about a foot massage? Eat to run, don't run to eat.

5) You are What You Eat

You've heard it before and you'll hear it again. You are what you eat. Personally, I don't find food to be all that attractive (A bell pepper just doesn't look sexy to me), but that's not the point. This phrase makes more sense if it said, "If you want a simple life, eat simple foods. For a complicated life, choose foods with ingredients you cannot pronounce." It's totally your choice. I prefer the simple life, free from complications. Besides, I feel better when things are simple.



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Anytime Fitness Brings You 7 Wonderful Foods That Will Give You Best Skin

These 7 foods will give you best skin

There are many tasty foods that can give you great skin, and including some of them in your eating plan is essential. When you have a healthy skin, you look much younger and fresher, no matter how old you are. The foods you consume every day play a significant role in the health of your skin as well as your overall health. Nowadays it’s hard to choose foods that are tasty and healthy at the same time. Hopefully, this list of 7 foods to eat to have a gorgeous skin will help you keep your skin healthy and young.

1. Flax seeds
Flax seeds are rich in omega-3’s that play a critical role in controlling the appearance of age spots and fine lines. A study shows that consuming flax seeds every day helps relieve skin redness and irritation and helps make skin look fresh and soft. Add some flax seeds to your oatmeal, smoothies or your favorite muffin recipe.

2. Purple and blue fruits
Purple and blue fruits are among the best foods to eat for a great skin. Blueberries, blackberries and plums are all rich in antioxidants, which combat free radical damage. If you don’t know, free radicals come from a poor diet or chemicals in the environment. Purple and blue fruits can also help keep your skin looking younger longer.

3. SunFlower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E, an important nutrient that helps protect your skin from the daily sun damage. Sunflower seeds make a perfect, portable snack to eat on the go. You can also use these wonderful seeds in your oatmeal, salads, cereal, or trail mix. Just make sure you don’t add too much salt to your salads, salt isn’t good for your skin.

4. Chocolate
The great news for all chocolate lovers, chocolate is good for your skin, despite all the myths that it causes acne. I love dark chocolate and eat it almost daily (of course, in moderation), and from personal experience I can say that chocolate doesn’t cause acne. Chocolate actually increases flavonol intake that translates to gorgeous skin. Since chocolate has some calories, make sure you it eat in moderation.

5. Sweet Potato
I was really happy to learn that sweet potatoes are good for skin. They are high in vitamins A and C, which are both essential for glowing and healthy skin. The thing is, vitamin C increases collagen production that keeps your skin supple and smooth, and vitamin A is a potent antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents skin cancer. I think it’s a great reason to add sweet potatoes to your eating plan.

6. Tomatoes
Many people say that eating tomatoes can cause acne. But tomatoes are an excellent source of antioxidants, namely lycopene, which helps improve skin health as well as protects pigmentation. Add tomatoes to your salads or put some on a sandwich. When you cook tomatoes, you increase their lycopene content, so feel free to eat pizza sauce and marinara too.

7. Yogurt
One of the best snacks that most of us like is yogurt. Did you know that it’s great for your skin? Yogurt contains protein that keeps your skin firm and that helps fight the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Stay away from fruity versions since they are packed with sugar. Opt instead for plain yogurt and add some fresh fruits to it to make it more delicious.


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Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut Wants You to Get Inspired

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut knows that working out is as much a mental process as it is a physical one. One does not function well without the other, and that’s why your Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut wants you to get inspired.

Clear the mental clutter

Do you have a closet or drawer in your house that is just filled with clutter? You know you need to clear out that drawer or closet, but you just haven't done it.

That's what sometimes happens in life. You know you need to work out. You know you’re going to feel better after you hit the gym. You know all the benefits of going to the gym, but you can’t seem to clear the clutter from your head and just do it.

3 tips to get you inspired

Whether you have decided to start exercising for the first time in your adult life or you just need some motivation to get back into the gym, follow these tips to clear the mental clutter and get you back on the path to a healthier, happier you:

1. Read – to get the negative out of your head and start thinking more positively, find books, blogs and websites that inspire and motivate. From Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff to Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking, Inc.’s Geoffrey James shares 10 of the most inspiring books to help you create positive thoughts.
2. Watch – Hollywood has produced some of the best motivational movies with some of the most memorably inspirational monologues. Rudy, Remember the Titans and Chariots of Fire are but a few examples of films that will motivate you to think positive. And, you may laugh, but Rocky and Rocky Balboa provide some of the most inspirational monologues of all time. Check out this speech Rocky makes to his son for a real kick-you-in-your-pants-and-get-you-up-off-the-couch moment.
3. Listen – not to the negative voices in your head, but to music, motivational speeches and audio books. When you go to sleep at night, stick your earphones in your ears and listen to hypnotic motivational music, books and messages. During your morning or afternoon commute, listen to inspirational audio books. See #1 above for suggestions.

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut knows you want to get back to exercising and once again make it part of your regular routine in Farragut. Sometimes, though, you have to clear the mind before the body will follow.

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Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut has tips for healthy eating

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut knows exercise is only part of the healthy living equation. Along with a proper fitness program, help from your personal trainer, and the convenience of our 24-hour gym in Farragut, Anytime Fitness has tips for healthy eating.

Making the gym and nutrition priorities

Even the best workout plan will fail if you choose to eat unhealthy foods. Healthy eating and exercise go hand-in-hand.

In addition to incorporating healthy meals as part of your weekly meal plans, consider adding these wholesome and healthy foods into your regular diet:

1. Blueberries - containing anthocyanins, other pigments and various phytochemicals, these tiny little berries are under preliminary research for their potential role in reducing risks of diseases such as inflammation and cancer.
2. Ginger – this funny looking spice aids in digestion and helps with circulation.
3. Parsley – more than just a garnish on your plate, this herb promotes the elimination of toxins in your body. Tabbouleh is a tasty and healthy dish made with parsley.
4. Peppermint – this refreshing mint not only freshens your breath, it acts as a natural appetite suppressant, helping you feel fuller longer.
5. Lemon – the antioxidant compounds in this tart delight activates detoxifying enzymes in your body.

Whether you want to detox your body or you just want to start adding healthy foods to your weekly meal plans, consider adding these food items to your main recipes and snacks.

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Introducing Kristi Lutes, Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness Farragut Gym

So you have made the decision to begin an exercise program.  But the question I as a Personal Trainer in Farragut am asked most is: where do I start? Finding a gym in Farragut or the Knoxville area can be a very intimidating for someone who is new to fitness. There are all sorts of various contraptions, which make no sense whatsoever. Though most fitness gyms will offer a free tour to guests, these introductions are short and only touch upon all of the equipment available. So the first place to start is a reputable trainer.

A personal trainer should be someone that knows the equipment, but that also has knowledge beyond simple gym etiquette. A good trainer will have educated him or herself at least in the very basics of exercise physiology, or how the human body works. If there are previous injuries or health concerns, the trainer will address those on the front end, and then help the client to find a workout regimen that focuses on those individual issues. Working with a personal trainer also can provide that person that is new to exercise with a  degree of accountability; that support system can be invaluable for long-term success and results.

If you decide to go it alone- without the support of a trainer- learn to listen to your body. One of the biggest mistakes that those new to fitness make is what I like to refer to as overtraining syndrome. This occurs frequently in the new year, when the gym is full of eager participants who want immediate results. The problem with this mentality is that it leads to stress on the joints, injury, and ultimately, disappointment. One cannot expect to work out for one month and lose thirty pounds, for instance. The key to long-term success is summed up in one word: patience. Along with patience comes hard work, which many are not willing to put forth. Fitness is more of an attitude and a lifestyle- a journey and not a destination. There will be valleys, but if you invest the time and the effort, mountaintop experiences will come as well.

No matter how you decide to proceed, learn to set reasonable goals. Small successes will eventually add up, and you will see improvement not only in appearance, but also in how you approach life and exercise. You will see changes in the choices that you make with food, because hard work in the gym requires healthy fuel. So make that decision. It has been said, “nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels.” Find a gym that you feel comfortable and positive about, and dedicate the time necessary to achieve your goals, one day at a time.

Kristi Lutes
NASM-CPT, FNS, WFS

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How to Workout Less and STILL stay in Shape!

Workout Less and Stay in Shape!

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut knows that your time is limited and getting the most out of your workout in the least amount of time is valuable. We've come up with some top training tips that are quick, easy and really do help you get in shape and make it easy to stay in shape!

Fun Fact! Research suggests that short workouts can increase resting metabolic rate and improve bone density, according to Women's Health Magazine.

First think about putting your exercise routine in your schedule, make it a non-negotiable calendar entry. Trust us, your body and energy levels will thank you for it!

Next lets plan ahead prior to your arrival at the gym. This will give you a sense of purpose and with the increased focus your time in the gym can be shaved off by as much as 20%, without losing the workout benefit!

When planning your workout think about which area of your body needs the training today. Do you need to get in a core training, upper body, lower body or all three? Rotating your workout by alternating each workout session (day) between upper and then lower exercises. Getting a core workout in though, is always good!

Here's a great circuit for your CORE and LOWER BODY that takes less than 15 minutes:

This is an 'isometric' workout, hold each of the listed positions for the exact number of seconds, and do the circuit three times.

Front plank -- 45-60 seconds

Side plank -- 20-30 seconds per side

Squat position hold -- 45-60 seconds

Pushup position hold -- 45-60 seconds

Lunge position hold -- 20-30 seconds per side

Check out this 20 minute circuit workout that works EVERYTHING!:

1. Bench press or pushups - max in 1:00

2. Squats - max in 1:00

3. Pullups or pulldowns - 1:00

4. Bike or jog - 3:00

5. Military press- 1:00

6. Lunges - 1:00 each leg

7. Bicep curls - 1:00

8. Bike or jog - 3:00

9. Tricep extensions.- 1:00

10. Leg extensions - 1:00 (try leg machines - or repeat squats with weights)

11. Leg curls - 1:00 (try leg machines - or repeat lunges with weights)
12. Situps - 2:00
13. Crunches - 2:00

14. Stretch and Give Yourself a Big Pat on The Back, You did it! 

 

 

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Five Tips to Lose Weight in time for Knoxville Holiday Parties!

Lose Weight with Anytime Fitness Farragut

Lose weight in the Knoxville area with Anytime Fitness in Farragut. To effectively lose weight, make Anytime Fitness in Farragut part of your daily routine and follow these tips to successfully navigate holiday temptations.

• Avoid fad diets: Make healthy eating part of your daily routine. While everyone else in Knoxville may be jumping on the latest fad diet, do yourself a favor and develop a balanced eating plan that fits your lifestyle.
• Don’t skip meals: To lose weight faster, you may think it wise to skip breakfast or lunch. Think again. Eat a wholesome breakfast, a lunch with lean protein, and even have a snack before heading to that holiday party. A study from Penn State showed that women who ate an apple before a pasta dinner consumed 15 percent less calories. 
• Cut back on sugary sodas: Lose weight by cutting high calorie sodas and sugary foods from your diet. Find alternatives to your soda cravings and save yourself, on average, 250 calories per soda!
• Limit your alcohol intake: Festive holiday parties often include tasty alcohol beverages. Just like sodas, though, alcoholic beverages are loaded with lots of calories, which can quickly add up if you are not paying attention to how much you are drinking at the office holiday party. Limit your alcoholic intake to just one glass of wine or liquor to save calories.
• Make exercise part of your daily routine: To lose weight in Knoxville, ramp up your cardio and resistance workout. Anytime Fitness in Knoxville has a variety of classes, state-of-the-art equipment, and professionally qualified personal trainers to kick your weight loss plan into overdrive. And, best of all, Anytime Fitness is open 24/7 in Knoxville to help you find the best time to work out!

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Group Fitness on Request

Our group classes are available whenever your schedule desires

Anytime Fitness Farragut offers Group Fitness & Individual Work Outs. Bring your friends, or do it alone! You will love our group classes, available whenever your schedule desires.

This is an extra amenity available to our Anytime Fitness Farragut gym members.
We already offer you the ability to GET IN A WORKOUT, GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE! plus....

1. An open and inviting gym
2. Spacious Floorplan
3. Personal trainers on hand
4. Working out at your leisure and at your comfort level 24/7
5. Safety and Security with personal key fob entries to members only
6. A Supportive atmosphere, supportive team to help you achieve your fitness goals!
7. Membership provides...Global Access to over 2,200 other gyms across the world!

This Fitness On Request is just another amenity that truly makes our membership value stand out above the rest!

It is about flexibility and convenience and on your time. Yoga at midnight? No problem. Fusion during lunch, you got it! Invigorating and vitalizing the Fusion class is a cross between Yoga and Pilates. Or you can even step it up with our Stomp class. A cardio-driven workout with easy to follow steps that get your heart beat going.

We look forward to seeing you soon for one of our group fitness classes that suite your needs and your schedule!

FUN LINK! Check out the top ranked fitness and health sites on the web! Top Fitness Sites All About Health

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Quick Circuit Workout

Creating a circuit training routine may be a challenge! It's not always easy to know what exercise will push your muscles and the exact fitness training that is quick but efficient.

Below is a guideline on how to create a work out training routine that works!

As well, don't forget the Personal Trainers at Anytime Fitness Farragut Gym are here for you to help custom tailor and maintain a training workout routine that fits YOU!

Below is a great circuit workout for those limited on time. Do each number below in sets of 3 then repeat 3x the entire circuit.

1. Goblet Set. Grab a dumbell that is 5-10 pounds, depending on your fitness level, and hold with both hands the dumbell up to the bottom of your chin, keep your arms close to your body, and squat down for 15 reps.

2. Push Up. Position your hands shoulder width apart with palms on the floor and feet and legs pushing off the floor for a full body push up. Beginners may cross legs and put knees on the floor during push up. Bonus Tummy Trainer! For a tummy and core tightener, hold your body up on your elbows and your toes, keeping your body off the ground as a straight flank with nothing touching the ground for 45 seconds each rep.

3. Recovery. Be sure in between each set to do a 90 second recovery before moving to the next one.

4. Inverted Rows. Use a weight bar with an overhand grip. Stand under the bar with your arms straight. Create a straight line with your body from your ankles to your head. Pull your shoulder blades back, pull with your arms as your chest gets lifted to the bar. Then lower your body back to starting position.

5. Romanian Deadlifts. With dumbells spread your feet hip width apart. Keep knees slightly bent. Keep the weight in front of your thighs and your palms should face upward. Shift hips back and lower the dumbells as you keep your back flat. Hold the weights in front of thighs with palms facing in. Shift hips back and take 2 seconds to lower the dumbbells while keeping back flat.

6. Jumping Jacks. Do 2 minutes straight with no stops of hard core jumping jacks. This is good to get the heart rate up!

Try this short but sweetly effective circuit next time your in the gym!

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The link between exercise and success

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut here! This article is all about why motivation counts when achieving your fitness goals. It is very hard to get on the "workout wagon" this we understand all too well from first hand experience ourself,  as well as hearing from our members.

How about getting motivated because exercise can help you succeed? Do you have goals in life. Do you have more that you wish to accomplish?

Well research proves exercise can make you more effective!

Increased Energy. Most successful people need to have a lot of energy to accomplish everything in a given day. Exercise has been proven to fight fatigue!

Mental Clarity. Working out gets rid of toxins, releases positive endorphins and reeves up your metabolism. As well another benefit is increased brain oxygen levels! A good dose of oxygen never hurt your brain function.

Real Science! Oxygen is good for the brain! "Exercise has many physiological benefits, including learning and memory. Gene expression associated with brain plasticity increases with exercise, which enhances neurogenesis, blood flow, and neuronal resistance to injury, specifically in the hippocampus".-wikipedia

Promote a feeling of happiness. Most successful people look at the world with optimism. Exercise has been proven to increase serotonin in the brain, a main regulator in feeling happy.

So not only will you look and feel better, but getting into a regular exercise routine may just be what you need to boost your success too!


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The Hottest Fitness Trends, Gym or No Gym!

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut knows that exercising can be a chore and well lack the excitement you need to stay motivated. Since we are your little gym in Farragut we believe it's our job to serve up this "hot" information, to keep it exciting!

ABC News recently did a feature on The Top 5 Fitness Trends of 2013:

• Mud Runs and Obstacle Races. These are great ways to keep fit and tone while having fun. Local Mud Run! Marine Mud Run Knoxville
• Company sponsored events. Reebok Crossfit Founder walks the talk when it comes to companies encouraging fitness. Try This! Click here for your own "cross fit" exercise!
• Cycling. Make the most of it by combining climbs, sprints, and arm workouts.
• Pound Rockout Exercise. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics and Isometric poses into a 45-minute series.  Sign Up for Online Pound Rock Classes Here!
• Dance Fusion Classes. A bit of dance and cardio keep your attention and we promise the time will fly. Halloween is coming up! Don't forget to join our ZumbaⓇ Thriller Flash Mob!

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Anytime Fitness Farragut wants you to sign up for Boot Camp!

Anytime Fitness Farragut makes boot camp fun!

Boot camp training in Farragut isn’t your typical military workout. Anytime Fitness Farragut has turned boot camp into an exciting workout concept designed to accelerate and invigorate your fitness routine.

A Boot Camp Workout in Farragut for Everyone

A leaner physique, toned muscles, and flatter abs are more than just a dream when you join an Anytime Fitness Farragut boot camp. Want to quickly whip your body in shape while having fun as well as breaking up the monotony of your regular fitness regimen? Join one – or two – of the Anytime Fitness events coming up, including:

• Marine Mud Run – Coming up September 21, this event features three miles of challenging terrain, obstacles, and even a few mud pits. Would you expect anything less? This workout is a great opportunity to push yourself, achieve a new fitness goal, and benefit a great cause – Toys for Tots.

• Thriller Dance Flash Mob ZUMBA® Event – Ever wanted to be part of something bigger than life? Anytime Fitness Farragut has just the event you’ve been searching for! Join the upcoming Thriller Dance Flash Mob ZUMBA® event set for October. Grab a friend – or a few – and join Anytime Fitness in making history, in a fun and exhilarating way!

Join the Party!

Anytime Fitness offers something for everyone. And, with several upcoming boot camp workouts and fun events, now is the time to kick your workout into overdrive. Contact Anytime Fitness to get more information and sign up for an upcoming event and get prepared to get in the best shape of your life with our awesome personal trainers and supportive team. Bring your friends and make new ones while experiencing the most exciting jam-packed work out!

Anytime Fitness knows you have a choice when it comes to working out. With the convenience of 24/7 access, great personal trainers, and a commitment to the community, Anytime Fitness is your hometown fitness club that cares.

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Anytime Fitness wants you to get personal about training

Anytime Fitness Farragut has expert personal trainers.

A personal trainer can be an invaluable motivator to your workout. Anytime Fitness Farragut knows just as there truly is no one-size-fits-all clothing, there also is no one-size-fits-all perfect personal trainer for everyone.

Considering a personal trainer? 

 

Make sure you find the personal trainer that is right for you. When looking for the best trainer to help you achieve your fitness goals, you want to know you will be getting what you are paying for, right? Check out these three tips to finding the perfect trainer for you:

1. He or she understands the word “personal”:  You are paying for someone who is going to tailor a workout to your individual needs, goals, and desires. Your workout should be specifically designed for you and not be a cookie cutter plan used for all clients
2. He or she has credentials: A qualified trainer will have received formal training as well as certification that helps him or her create goal-specific programs to help clients achieve maximum results.  The fitness industry is ever-evolving and you want to work with someone who is committed to learning new and better techniques to help you reach your fitness goals.
3. He or she listens to you, puts your needs first, and clicks with your personality: It is highly advisable to meet with a potential trainer first to determine if you like his or her personality. If you two do not make a connection, you most likely will not be able to develop the kind of relationship that will ensure success in your personal fitness venture. You also want a trainer who has good listening skills and is genuinely interested in learning about you, your likes and dislikes about working out, and your overall fitness and health goals.

Personal training is first and foremost about you. Finding someone you like, who listens to you, and who understands your wants and goals can mean the difference between achieving fitness success and tossing money down the drain.

Anytime Fitness helps you get started on your journey by offering a free personal fitness orientation, including an explanation and demonstration of basic exercise principles and a quick, safe, and effective exercise program.

Anytime Fitness Farragut thanks you for reading our blog post today. We are your place in Farragut and the Knoxville area to lose weight, find a personal trainer, and get in shape!

Lose Weight Knoxville with Anytime Fitness

Lose weight in Knoxville at Anytime Fitness!

If you want to lose weight in Knoxville, now is the time and Anytime Fitness Farragut is the place. With fall knocking on summer’s door, you have plenty of incentives to lose weight in Knoxville and Anytime Fitness has the staff and programs to help you do it!

5 Reasons to Lose Weight in Knoxville 

 

How do you lose weight in Knoxville? According to the annual ranking of health of counties in Tennessee, Knox County slipped from 10th to the 14th healthiest county this past year. In addition, Knox County ranked below the national average in areas of obesity and physical inactivity.

With the convenience of a 24-hour gym and availability of personal trainers, now is the time to lose weight in Knoxville. Kids are back in school and you can get back to your routine. Check out five great reasons to lose weight in Knoxville:

1. To feel good - Studies suggest being overweight can lead to adverse health issues such as hypertension and diabetes, and may even take years off your life.
2. To reduce cancer risk –A study by the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston found evidence of an association between lack of exercise and increased risk of colon cancer as well as post-menopausal breast and endometrial cancers.
3.  To stay focused – Exercise and physically activity may help reduce risk of developing dementia later in life.
4.  To be happy – Regular exercise helps lift your spirits and ward off depression.
5.  To save money – The more you exercise, the less likely you are to develop diabetes, hypertension, or other obesity-related health conditions, thus saving you money on medical bills!

From strength training to cardio equipment, Anytime Fitness tailors workouts to help you achieve your goals of losing weight in Knoxville and also gives you access to thousands of clubs across the country. With 24/7 access, Anytime Fitness makes it convenient, affordable, and fun to lose weight in Knoxville.

Anytime Fitness Farragut thanks you for reading our blog post today. We are your place in Farragut and the Knoxville area to lose weight, find a personal trainer, and get in shape!

Workout, Train, and Love the Healthy Life!

Anytime Fitness Farragut gets you back in shape!

The personal trainers at Anytime Fitness Farragut create powerful personalized workout training programs to fit your on the go lifestyle. And with the kids heading back to school, now more than ever it is important to get in your workout and get on with your life!

Anytime Fitness Motivation

Whether you want to lose weight, maintain your weight, build muscle, tone your arms, or train for a Marine Mud Run, the personal trainers at Anytime Fitness will guide and motivate you to achieve your goals. What are the benefits of having an Anytime Fitness personal trainer?

• Motivation and accountability: An Anytime Fitness personal trainer gives you the motivation and encouragement you need to stay committed to your program and also will provide a good measure of structure and accountability in your workouts.
• Personalized workout programs: Anytime Fitness personal trainers are equipped with the professional knowledge to tailor a fitness program that’s right for you. At Anytime Fitness, our personal trainers talk to you about your goals and will develop a safe, efficient program based on your workout objectives.
• Results: Anytime Fitness personal trainers have the “know how” to help you achieve maximum results. More than just helping you with your workout, our personal trainers will look at your diet, as well as other aspects of your life, to determine where changes can be made to increase the efficiency of your workouts. Anytime Fitness personal trainers track your progress allowing you to take an objective look at how your workouts are progressing, giving you more incentive to stay focused to reach your goals.
• Variety: Many people stop going to the gym because they get bored with doing the same 30-minute treadmill routine and 45-minute weight workout. An Anytime Fitness personal trainer will shake up your routine by introducing new exercises into your workout. Your Anytime Fitness personal trainer will know what to do when you reach a workout plateau by designing new workouts to challenge you and more effectively target your “trouble zones.” 
• Safety: Most importantly, Anytime Fitness personal trainers will ensure that your personalized workout routine is safe. Your personal trainer will know when to push you hard and when to slow you down.

Back to School Back to Shape

Now that the kids are heading back to school, time for you is going to be limited. Instead of giving up your workout because you don’t think you can fit it into your schedule, get with an Anytime Fitness personal trainer. Our trainers will design a fitness program tailored to your needs, to meet your goals, to fit your schedule, to get you in shape so you can get on with your life!

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Whether You Utilize Our Personal Trainers Or Go It Alone...

Anytime Fitness Farragut -worldwide gym, hometown atmosphere.

At our state of the art gym, we promise your going to love working out with our without a personal trainer. Our personal trainers can help quickly get your muscles to respond. Or being your own fitness trainer is easy with our state of the art equipment.

It's a personal decision to be healthy and we support anyone who has made that choice to increase vitality and well-being!

You may say, personal trainers and gyms are a dime a dozen....But Anytime Fitness is different! Recently we were featured in an article as the fastest growing fitness chain in the world for the sixth year in a row. So, Whether you utilize a personal trainer or not we promise to help you reach your fitness goals.

We are proud to be a member of this elite group that is known worldwide while at the same time providing a hometown feel and personality. We have a supportive atmosphere, supportive team, and personal fitness trainers to help you achieve your goals, look no further!

There is no rush. You work out at your leisure and at your comfort level 24/7. Workout in a comfortable gym that is open and inviting. Unlike other gyms that can feel intimidating with high-pressure sales people trying to convince you to sign up for a new or extended membership package, our team and personal trainers give you the freedom to simply get in your workout and get on with your life.

Working out is suppose to be fun. As Anytime Fitness CEO Chuck Runyon stated, “We are Cheers without the beers.” We provide just the right equipment, including strength-training tools like free weights and cardio tools like treadmills and ellipticals, to help you develop the right mix of training plans to achieve your fitness goals. Want to lose weight? Desire to build muscle? Simply want to tone those trouble spots? Our equipment is available to you 24/7 to help you reach your goals and continue to maintain your toned physique.

And if you can't get motivated to work out on your own...Our personal trainers are at your disposal to help customize your workouts and make sure you show up. Sometimes it takes a personal trainer to help you stay committed. See below for the top 5 reasons to utilize a personal trainer:

• You will show up
• You will push yourself more than if you did the exercise alone
• Fitness Trainers make sure you get the full body work out (no muscle left unburned)
• Expedited Results-For all the reasons above plus the fact that personal trainers know how to work your muscles to achieve faster results!

Outside of the option for a trainer, there are other things important to achieve maximum results for your fitness goal! It is important to have the right equipment. That is the first step to not straining your muscles as well as making sure that you are getting the work out and resistance training needed for maximum tone and benefit.

Our equipment, personal trainers, and classes are here for you! As well you can access our online program to track your progress. Plan your meals, track your workouts, and share your success with Anytime Health. Download the Anytime Health mobile app to track your workouts as soon as you finish!

What started in St. Paul, Minnesota, 11 years ago has grown to more than 2,200 gyms worldwide. For Anytime Fitness Farragut members, that means access to a gym almost anywhere and no excuse to not work out!

 
Anytime Fitness Farragut thanks you for reading our blog post today. We are your place in Farragut and the Knoxville area to lose weight, find a personal trainer, and get in shape!

Personal Goals and Training to Stay In Shape!

Anytime Fitness Farragut is open around your schedule

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut doesn't make promises, they change lives. There are a million reasons we can invent to not work out. Anytime Fitness will give you plenty of reasons to start working on your health and fitness today.

You may be busy with work and your family and just not have a location to work out and lose weight that is convenient for you? That isn't that case anymore. We are at your disposal every hour of each day. We know that everyone's schedules are not the same so our doors stay open 24/7. Not only that, but when you visit our gym, you will be welcomed by our friendly and knowledgeable staff and given a complimentary personal fitness consultation to get started on your positive path to self improvement.

Still need a few more reasons to make Anytime Fitness your home gym? Try these on for size:

• Cutting-edge strength training and cardio equipment
• Group fitness and Zumba®
• 24 hour security/surveillance
• Private bathrooms with showers
• Thousands of locations globally

And those are just to name a few. Stop putting off for tomorrow what you can do today! Put all the fears and excuses in a glass bottle and throw it in the nearest ocean while you are working on that fabulous beach body. You are in good hands when you walk into an Anytime Fitness club. Being a member is like becoming a member of a very large and supportive family. We help you every step of weight loss journey.

Anytime Fitness Farragut thanks you for reading our blog post today! 

Your place in Farragut and the Knoxville area to lose weight, find a personal trainer, and get in shape!