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Best Android health and fitness apps

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Who says you need to hit the gym to get a full body workout? With these free apps, you can be well on your way to a better body for summer right from your Android device.

Buying a smartphone is truly an investment. With the help of these eight apps, you can say goodbye to that monthly gym membership fee and train yourself to your desired body and weight with little to no cost at all (of course, after the data plan you need to download all of these). If youve got the motivation, the following apps will get you working out and eating well just in time to finally crack into that New Year Resolution.

To lose overall body fat and maintain a steady cardiovascular exercise, running is your best and cheapest option. Runkeeper will keep track of your running speed, distance, calories lost, heart rate, and running time just like you would find on a treadmill. Updates to the app also include an Autopause function that recognizes when you stop moving (in case you come across a traffic light). If you recently bought the Pebble off Kickstarter, the app is also integrated directly with the smartwatch.

Jefit helps you select any target muscle you want to work out and gives you a particular exercise along with suggested reps and sets under an interval timer. You can also create a Jefit profile and take pictures of yourself to keep a visual progress. The range of more than 500+ exercises lets you determine your own customized routine to a bodybuilding your way to your preferred perfection. It will also auto-calculate your Body Mass Index to make sure alls well and healthy.

Like Jefit, Workout Trainer gives you a comprehensive list of exercises to perform depending on the areas you want to work out. The exercises are great for those who want to work out at home without the use of gym equipments, and provides a graphic instructional video to show examples of routines. Workout Trainer provides recommended programs as well as the ability the share your workout progress so you and you friends can encourage each other to keeping things fit.

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22-06-2012 14:44 Functional Strength Training @ Pulse 8 Health & Fitness Club. Featuring TRX, ViPR, Kettlebells, TRX Rip Trainer, Battle ropes and more! Go to for more info.

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June 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm

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Cosplay Vlog Number: 1 – Health and Fitness! 食事、運動、健康である!(⌒▽⌒)❤ – Video

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22-06-2012 21:13 Cosplay Vlog #1 - Health and Fitness!(⌒▽⌒)❤ Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, or healthcare professional. These are not professional recommendations, only personal experience and advice. I do not own the music in this video. Do not begin a diet or exercise regimen without consulting a doctor or fitness expert. Thank you! 食事、運動、健康である!(⌒▽⌒)❤

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June 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm

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GUEST OPINION: Restore funding to governor’ health fitness plan

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By Barry A. Franklin

Michigan lawmakers are making difficult choices regarding our states budget for the coming year. A huge portion of Michigans annual budget is spent on health care and chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, which make up most of the states health care expenditures.According to Gov. Rick Snyders office, the cost of treating coronary heart disease in Michigan -- the most prevalent and preventable form of heart disease -- exceeds $5.9 billion a year. Heart disease accounts for one of every six health care dollars spent.

The astronomical costs related to chronic conditions are certainly unsustainable, especially as our state works to balance budgets in tough financial times. But these costs dont take into account the devastating human costs. Cardiovascular disease causes one in three deaths in Michigan. In very real terms, that is a grandparent taken before he sees his grandson graduate from high school,a mother who will never help her daughter pick out a prom dress, or an uncle who is so disabled he is unable to play ball with his only niece.

Chronic illness can often be prevented by choosing a healthier lifestyle by increasing physical activity, consuming more fruits and vegetables and stopping -- or never starting -- tobacco use.

Anyone who has ever tried to take off a few pounds or begin a new workout routine knows that it can be difficul.We need the support of our families, our communities, our health care providers and even our state to make these cardio-protective lifestyle changes. Snyder has proposed a program to help empower individuals to make healthier choices and prevent chronic disease. The governors 4x4 Plan addresses obesity and other risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease by encouraging individuals to know their numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and body mass index. They must also maintain a healthy diet, engage in regular exercise, get regular physical exams and avoid tobacco use and secondhand smoke.Snyder proposes to help fund local coalitions to develop local, evidence-based interventions for addressing obesity and chronic illness and to promote healthier choices through public awareness campaigns.

As a 32-year volunteer leader with the American Heart Association, a member of the AHA National Board of Trustees and Administrative Cabinet, and a health care professional, I am acutely aware of the potential benefit of the governors proposal. You can imagine my concern when I saw that the state House and Senate both removed the funding for this critical prevention program. The governor proposed a mere $2.25 million in funding for the 4x4 Plan, which is a reasonable investment when one considers the financial and human costs from obesity and chronic disease in Michigan.

Final decisions on the budget have not yet been made, and our legislators can still choose to restore the funding for the 4x4 Plan and other prevention programs coordinated through the Michigan Department of Community Health.

Cardiovascular risk reduction saves lives and improves health outcomes. Many health risks can be avoided or minimized through good judgment and personal responsibility in behaviors, habits and lifestyles.This is challenging work that must be addressed throughcollaboration at all levels of government, the private sector, communities and individuals. If we each practice the 4x4 plan, our lives will be fuller, our state health costs will be reduced and our ability to take advantage of all that is good in Michigan will be enhanced. I urge all Michigan lawmakers to work together to make prevention a priority and help provide us with the tools we need to feel empowered to make these life-saving changes.

Barry A. Franklin, Ph.D., FAHA is the director, Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation at Beaumont Health System and professor, Internal Medicine Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.

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June 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm

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Health, fitness are key for IndyCar drivers on and off the track

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Imagine zooming around the .875-mile track of Iowa Speedway.

Now imagine doing it with the force of 800 pounds pushing you sideways nearly the entire way for 250 laps.

Thats what it will be like for IndyCar drivers during the sixth running of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on Saturday night.

Unseen to the casual race viewer is just how tough it is to drive an open-wheel machine at speeds between 110 and 140 miles per hour. While drivers are in a seated position for the races two-hour duration, theyre doing an immense amount of work. If its a hot day on the track, the toll it takes on the body and the mind is amplified.

At the start of the race, your heart rate is up and a lot of it is nerves. Even on the road courses, said 25-year-old Marco Andretti, winner of last years Iowa Corn Indy 250. After the first four laps, youre like, Theres no way Im making it to the end.

A lot of it is mental. Youre driving up on the wheel. Youre close to the people. Once the race strings out, you calm down and dont hold as much on the wheel. Its unbelievable how much further you can exert yourself.

A big part of what makes an IndyCar race so physically demanding is the G-force exerted on each driver. G-force, a term familiar to military jet pilots, is a measure of stress on a body during rapid acceleration. Its the same force one feels while spinning on a tilt-o-whirl. One G is the force of gravity, the weight you feel standing around. During the turns of an IndyCar race, that force is significantly multiplied.

At the Indianapolis 500, the average winning speeds are around 180 mph. In pole qualifying, speeds are in excess of 220. Andretti won last years race at Iowa Speedway with an average speed of 118.671 mph, while pole qualifying speeds are often in excess of 180.

Its in the turns that G-force comes into play. On a straightaway, drivers are at 1 G. They can relax a bit, check gauges and take time to breathe. Indianapolis Motor Speedway a 2.5-mile rectangular oval features long straightaways with seven to eight seconds between turns. Drivers feel forces greater than 1 G for 50 percent of the lap, and peak at 4 Gs.

But at Iowa Speedway, the only straight part of the track is a short portion of the 869-foot backstretch. Other than that, drivers are in a near-constant turn. Drivers feel more than 1 G of force for only 25 percent of the lap, but will consistently hit G-forces over 5. At 5 G, a 200-pound person is being pushed sideways at 1,000 pounds.

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June 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm

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Grand Reopening Weekend Set for Newly Remodeled Life Time Fitness Plantation Point Center June 23-24

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Special events to highlight renovations and programming, feature giveaways

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Time Fitness (NYSE:LTM):

Life Time The Healthy Way of Life Company (NYSE: LTM) will host a special grand reopening weekend celebration at its newly remodeled health and fitness center in Plantation Point June 23-24. Formerly a Lifestyle Family Fitness club, Life Time Fitness Plantation Point has undergone a remodeling effort designed to bring the facility to Life Time standards of quality and member experience. In addition, the center now makes it easier for members to reach their goals by offering distinct, innovative programs that help connect them to their passions.

Grand opening to feature tours and demonstrations that highlight Life Times state-of-the-art amenitiesincluding complimentary towel service, new, state-of-the-art equipment, programming and services:

In celebration of the grand opening, consumers may establish a new membership with special offers June 23-24, 2012.

To learn more about Life Time Fitness Plantation Point, visit.

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Health & Fitness

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Sports camp: The Providence Catholic School's athletic department will hold summer camps in basketball, volleyball, soccer and softball for girls in fourth through 11th grade. Visit http://www.providencehs.net for camp description, times and fees.

Food addicts: Are you having trouble controlling your eating? Regular meetings of Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous can be found at http://www.foodaddicts.org. 210-561-1809 or 210-310-4609.

Daily exercise: The Lions Field Adult Center, 2809 Broadway, offers a free daily exercise class 9 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. The class incorporates stretching, toning, floor exercises and some dance. 210-826-9041.

Diva program: This nutrition and exercise program for women with breast cancer is designed to reduce side-effects during treatment. It includes tai chi, Zumba, nutrition counseling, yoga and aerobics. For a complete schedule, go to http://thrivewell.org/diva/.

Health resource directory: Find support groups, fitness, nutrition, crisis support, homebound aid, marriage enrichment, social groups and more. Go to http://www.C-Capacity.com for more information. Free.

Mental health support group: The St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m., St. George Episcopal Church, 6904 West Ave., Castle Hills. Call 210-342-4261 for more information.

Yoga workshops: H.S. Arun from Bangalore, India, leads classes in Iyengar yoga. Various times. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson St., Suite 100. For more information, call 210-824-4225 or go to thesynergystudio.com. $40 per session.

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Qigong & gentle movement: Mary Martha McNeel leads this class at 5:30-6:30 p.m. inside the Angelique Garden Room at the Incarnate Word Retirement Center, 4707 Broadway. For more information, call 210-829-7561. Free.

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June 23rd, 2012 at 1:13 pm

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Fit Business Insider, a Fitness Business Consulting Service, Launches Metabolic Training Certification

Posted: June 22, 2012 at 10:19 am


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Fit Business Insider has just launched a metabolic training certification to help fitness professionals develop their personal training skills. The certification was developed with leading metabolic training expert B.J. Gaddour.

Elizabethtown, KY (PRWEB) June 19, 2012

Fitness business consulting firm Fit Business Insider has just launched a new metabolic training certification. The certification was developed with the help of personal trainer B.J. Gaddour, the fitness industrys leading expert in the field of metabolic training.

Perhaps most widely known to the public as Mens Health magazines go to resource for metabolic training information and training programs, Gaddour has been a wildly successful trainer and fitness guru in recent years.

While Gaddour is now one of the leading experts in the field of fat loss, he notes that his journey to the top of the fitness industry started at square one.

I got interested in fitness because I battled obesity when I was younger, Gaddour explains. Because of that struggle, I have taught myself everything I possibly could about burning fat. I have come to the conclusion that these metabolic workouts do the trick when it comes to fat loss.

While Gaddour has long seen the value of training for fat loss, not all personal training businesses emphasize these results. You would be surprised how many trainers just give rote workouts without any real strategizing for burning fat," notes Fit Business Insider co-owner and CEO Pat Rigsby.

What we are doing, with the aid of B.J. Gaddours expertise, is teaching trainers how to separate themselves from the pack by offering the one thing clients seek more than anything else: fat loss, says Rigsby.

Gaddour concurs, adding that it is very important to distinguish yourself as a personal trainer. In my opinion, the best way to carve out a niche for yourself in the fitness industry is to produce great results but do so in a new, fun way people cant get elsewhere.

B.J. Gaddour notes that one of the most significant measures a fitness business owner can take is to seek out the kinds of resources that can help them grow as trainers. It is my sincere hope that this metabolic certification will help people achieve personal training success.

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June 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 am

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Choice Health

Posted: June 21, 2012 at 9:25 pm


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20-06-2012 15:13 Choice Health & Fitness is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Choice Health & Fitness will open September 2012, and is located at 4401 S. 11th St S. Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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June 21st, 2012 at 9:25 pm

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TV fitness trainer took own life

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21 June 2012 Last updated at 15:32 ET

A television fitness trainer fell to her death at Beachy Head in Sussex after battling drink, drug and personal problems, an inquest heard.

The body of Angie Dowds, of ITV's weight-loss show The Biggest Loser, was discovered at the bottom of the 535ft (163m) cliff in November 2011.

The Eastbourne inquest was told the 42-year-old sent her girlfriend a phone text saying she was "broken hearted".

Assistant deputy coroner Catherine Palmer recorded a verdict of suicide.

She said she was satisfied that although Ms Dowds, of north London, had alcohol and diazepam in her system, her intention to kill herself was clear.

The inquest heard the trainer, who worked on the programme hosted by Davina McCall from 2005, had previously talked about ending her life.

Her brother, Kevin Dowds, saw her the weekend before her death and said he was shocked by the toll drinking had taken on her health.

He added: "I could see the effect of her drinking but at the same time I felt a sense of optimism that she was going to let go of her career and just get well."

Mr Dowds also said she told him she had "had enough" and "I want to go to God" during a phone call two days before she died.

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