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Whether you are new to fitness, regularly exercise or are a competitive athlete, personal trainers assist you in achieving your goals. At Answer is Fitness, our personal trainers can assess your current fitness level and then design a customized personal fitness program based on your fitness level and your goals.

Motivation is the key to fitness and regular exercise. Personal Trainers coach you through your work outs, keep you motivated and focused on your goals, and teach you new training techniques.

To better reach your goals our personal trainers perform a personal fitness assessment. This is not a diagnostic tool, but rather a tool to gather purpose information related to your current level of physical fitness. This information is used to establish an exercise program specific to your needs, evaluate progress in your current exercise program, establish goals and provide motivation and identify possible health injury risks.

The results of each assessment can be used in two ways. The first, comparing the results to data collected on the general population who has taken the same test. The second is to establish your own personal baseline to use as a tool for measuring improvement in each area. This is a great method for measuring personal fitness goals.

To schedule your personal training sessions, contact Answer is Fitness in Springfield and North Attleboro.

The official start of summer begins this weekend. If you have put off your “get in shape” plans, now is the time to start. Answer is Fitness, with locations in North Attleboro and Springfield, can help. With a 30 day fitness pass, see what we have to offer to help you reach your fitness goals.  With personal training and an expansive group exercise schedule, you will surely find an exercise program that is exciting, challenging and fun; which is exactly what you need in an fitness routine. Here are just a few examples:

Group Power:
Group Power is an hour of power! This 60 minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors. With simple athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses, and curls. Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels. Discover results, Discover Group Power.

Group Kick:
Group Kick brings it on! This electric 60 minute fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self confidence! Energetic music, awesome instructors and a group environment will keep you punching, kicking and smiling! Group Kick will knock you out!

Cycling/Spinning:
The Cycling program is the original and most popular group cycling class. And it's not just because Spinning is an unmatched way to make your fitness goals a reality. With no complicated moves to learn, top-notch instructors and music that begs your legs to pedal, getting into the best shape of your life has never been more fun.

National Women’s Health Week is an effort to raise awareness about manageable steps women can take to improve their health. The focus is on improving women's health and the importance of incorporating simple preventive and positive health behaviors into everyday life.

Women are the caregivers: for spouses, children and parents, and they often forget to focus on themselves. However, research has proven that when women take care of themselves, the health of the entire family improves.

Maintaining regular health checkups is one of 5 health habits that can improve women’s health. The others are physical activity, a healthy diet, not smoking and engaging in safe behavior.

For regular health appointments, a bone density scan is very important. Having healthy bones is important at any age, but as we age our bones get thinner. Healthy eating habits, regular cardio exercise and a strength training routine are imperative to healthy bones. Osteoporosis is a concern for women, as women are four times more likely to develop this disease than men. To limit the risks of Osteoporosis, women should definitely engage in weight-bearing exercises. Eating healthy and possibly taking calcium supplements also aids in prevention.

Yoga for runners can be a wonderful option to improve running performance.

Yoga for runners improves balance, flexibility, coordination, concentration and endurance at the same time removing physical and mental stresses. Runners can immensely benefit from yoga practice since running associated with yoga make a good marriage of strength and flexibility.

Come to this class on Thursday 17 March at 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Answer is Fitness to learn some poses that will help you to run better.

$15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Handout will be given.

Fore more information, call 888-270-3640 or email us at info@answerisfitness.com. You can Sign Up at the Front Desk.

A good beginner type of calorie burning and strength gaining exercise is that of resistance training. It is common for many individuals to direct their energies to weightlifting exercises but it is also acceptable to begin with an exercise program based on body weight. Whichever exercise program you choose, begin at a slow pace until you have learned the correct way to practice the strength training exercise designed for you.

There are many different exercises that can be included in a strength based exercise plan. It's a good idea to include exercises that use various muscles. Begin slowly and gradually increase the weight. There are several different methods you can use to vary your exercise routine. You could do a complete body workout routine one day, your legs and abs on another day, and your arms on yet another day. Always give yourself one complete 24 hour period of rest before focusing on that same muscle again. To increase circulation, make sure you warm up your muscles at the beginning of your exercise routine.

It is not necessary for a beginner workout routines to be so hard to follow. Always begin by adding calorie burning cardiovascular exercises in conjunction with helpful strength training exercises. You should see yourself losing weight by exercising at least three to four hours weekly. After you have advanced, you may want to consider a more strenuous routine based on weightlifting or body weight. Contact us today should you have any questions about starting a workout plan.

While you are under a weight reducing diet, there are certain times of the day that are better for eating because the energy provided by food is better used by your body. The times of the day when is better to eat are not tied to specific hours, but to the kind of activities that you have. This means that for example it is not important that you always eat breakfast at exactly 7AM, but you should always eat breakfast in the morning.

The first time to eat during the day is in the morning. This is especially true if your workout routine is in the morning as well. About 30 mins before you workout is the best time to eat a good breakfast. It is important to eat a good breakfast, one that stops the urges of eating for several hours. The breakfast you eat should be balanced, because when you wake up all the nutrients in the blood are already depleted.

After working out is another good moment to eat. This is so because after you eat your metabolism is still accelerated, which makes it easier for your body to use the energy that comes with your food. This makes it less likely for your food to get deposited as fat in your body.

This is the same reason why it is recommended to eat a light dinner. Since while you sleep your body burns less calories, if you have a heavy dinner all the extra energy will get deposited as fat. A good advice is to eat your dinner at least three hours before going to sleep and to eat a light dinner. In that way you will give your body time to burn some calories while awake.

Staying on a fitness plan while eating healthy will not only help you lose weight but turn it into lean muscle. If it proves to be too difficult try doing group exercises such as the ones we offer  or use a personal trainer. Be sure to contact us should you have any questions regarding fitness and being healthy and we'll be happy to help.

Cardiovascular exercise simply means that you are actively participating in something that will raise your heart rate to meet your target. Before you start a cardio routine, it is important to be aware of your personal target rate. This means that during your cardio routine, your heart rate should be within this zone. If it goes above the zone, you need to slow down. If it goes below the zone, you should pick up the pace. A simple tip to remember is that during your workout, you should be breathing heavier but still be able to have a conversation without stopping your exercise.

Cardio is very important for many reasons. First, it is a way to burn calories in a short amount of time and help you lose weight. It also helps you maintain your weight once you have reached your weight goal. Second, cardio strengthens your heart so it does not have to work as hard to pump blood in your body. Third, it increases your lung capacity. Fourth, it reduces the risks of heart disease, heart attacks, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These are all health issues that affect so many men and women in American today. Just think, many of these cases could be prevented with some simple cardiovascular exercise. In addition to helping reduce risks of health problems, cardio also just simply makes you feel good, helps you sleep better, and reduces stress.

Contact us today to learn how you can become a part of our friendly gym. Membership is always available and we would be happy to answer and questions you may have. Be sure to check out our group exercise programs as well here!

Our group kick which consists of martial arts as a primary part of the fitness routine is perhaps the single most comprehensive fitness there is. The fitness you develop from a really good self-defense program covers aerobics, to strength training, to muscular endurance, to flexibility. This might actually be the single best fitness system ever invented.

What's so nice about it is that you don't need any real equipment to work on your self-defense fitness. Although you don't really need anything to complement your self-defense workouts, doing other types of workouts can have a real synergistic effect. You have to watch what types of workouts you do. Regular weight training sessions, for instance, are probably not what you need. Neither do you need to run five miles a day, everyday...or any day. You need a program that mimics what you do in your self-defense classes-short bursts of speed, lifting your body weight ten or more times, as you do in a sit up. If you couple this type of workout with self-defense, your overall fitness will skyrocket, and you'll be in the best shape of your life.

The benefits from this type of fitness are enormous. You'll protect yourself from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and a host of other diseases associated with a poor lifestyle. You'll feel better as you get into better shape with martial arts fitness. You'll not only feel better, but you'll look better, too.

Our group kick fitness is one of our popular group fitness exercises we have. As with all of our group exercises you’ll have an instructor and fitness mates to do the routines with.  After the routine you will be excited to get your first class under your belt. It is important to know that you will be sore. With any new workout or at the start of any exercise program you experience muscle soreness. This is because your body is adjusting to the demand being placed on your muscles and is perfectly normal. Contact us today to find out how you can join our group kick program or any other group fitness exercise!

For a truly fun and exhilarating exercise program, why not give the Zumba workout experience a try. More than just a routine fitness program, Zumba workouts incorporate the best of Latin music dancing and rhythms such as salsa and rumba into a fitness program guaranteed to work off those extra pounds and shape your body. You can join our Zumba class to experience the feel of the festive ambiance with family and friends!

There is little advance preparation required for a Zumba workout other than ensuring you have sufficient space to train and proper exercise clothing that allows you as much free movement as possible. Like most all workouts, there is an initial period of warm-ups to stretch your muscles and ligaments before the 'real action' begins. This warm-up time is very important to observe, even if you feel you are in the best of shape, so though you may be anxious to begin, it is advisable to follow each step one at a time for the best results.

New and fun workouts are a fantastic way of getting and staying in shape and choosing a program like the Zumba will make your time that much more enjoyable. To make sure you use your exercise time to the max, choose a time frame when you are least disturbed and have the energy to work out. Zumba workouts provide fun and fitness, a winning combination you cannot beat. Contact us today to sign up for our membership and get started on our Zumba dance class!

A large percentage of the population around the world is complaining about their excessive weight. But thanks to many routines weight loss is no longer a mystery. If you want to achieve the best of health and be fit at all times, you can lose weight through Pilates Training.

Of course, no amount of training will prove effective if you don't have self-discipline. You need to keep track of the foods that you eat every day and that includes the three major meals as well as the snacks you peck on all throughout the day; not only that, you should also watch all your fluid-intake. The catalyst that brings together all your efforts is the exercise routine that you choose. By doing Pilates Training, you can help in improving your digestion, mood, energy levels, and weight loss. With Pilates training, there are two essential keys that you need to remember.

Together with your training, you should also include cardiovascular exercises. Any form of resistance training can help you in shedding those extra pounds by burning off calories. However, you need to know that Pilates is not a rigorous cardiovascular workout. The exercise routine should be followed as per instruction. You will only end up hurting yourself by speeding up your exercise routines. The movements followed in your training require focus and precision. Pilates offers trampoline routines that are already built in their machines.

The final key to succeed in losing weight through Pilates training is adopting an accurate weight loss measure. Progress is not only measured through pounds but also in inches. According to Pilates training, leaner look is achieved through proper muscle toning. It can help you in toning your abs, thighs, and underarms. By losing weight, you can also gain toned muscles. By having toned muscles, calories are burned more efficiently so you can maintain your desired weight.

So if you want to lose weight effectively, remember the two important keys suggested by Pilates. By following the keys and then following your exercise routine properly, you can shed those unwanted pounds in no time. Just learn to be patient and control yourself. Practice self-discipline at all times in order to maintain your desired weight. Contact us today to apply for a membership and find out how you can join our great Pilates program!