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Just wanted to say thanks to Red, Mark and the rest of the staff at Reds for providing such a wonderful atmosphere to train in! I competed in the Panhandle Showdown in Pensacola April 13 and placed 3rd in my first figure competition!!! Thanks for all the encouraging words along the way it was greatlyRead more

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Imagine THAT! Congratulations to both Georgia Rachel and Melissa Fournet who won inspiration medals while attending the 30th anniversary of the IDEA World Fitness Conference held last week in San Diego, CA.  Awards were given out at some of the sessions for motivation, inspiration and/or technique!! Their picture along with the other 60 instructors, outRead more

According to the “overload principle,” for muscles to become stronger, they have to be challenged with a load that’s heavier than what they’re used to. (Women, think about the weight of your handbag—dinky three-pound dumbbells just don’t compare.) Without challenging your muscles, you can’t substantially strengthen or tone them. Action plan: Choose a weight that youRead more

"After doing the same cardio or strength routine three to six times, your body adapts and you burn fewer calories." says Michael Sokol, the owner of One-on-One Fitness Personal Training Services, in Chicago and Scottsdale, Arizona. Eventually your results – weight loss, muscle definition – will slow down. Also, repeatedly placing stress on the sameRead more