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Now that the weather is getting colder, it's harder to motivate to exercise outdoors. That's where the gym comes in. So many health clubs offer great new rates for the fall, so if you're looking to join, now is a great time.
Fittingly Mad: The Gym is NOT a Bar
I'm annoyed. No, I'm pissed actually. I go to the gym to workout.
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- Kim Kardashian seeks carb-free snack advice via Twitter — FitCeleb
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My Kind of Club: East Bank Club
Chicago has so many great things to offer from Navy Pier to Soldier Field, you get a lot out of this windy city (but not a Super Bowl win). From its famous deep dish pizza to its greasy bratwurst, Chicago is not exactly the picture of health.
However, that was before I discovered the East Bank Club.
What to Download: New Music Today
I've already provided you with some movie releases, but is your iPod in need of a shot in the arm, too? These new albums feature standout tracks that should help you beef it up.
Fall into the rabbit hole: Artists collide for Almost Alice — a soundtrack inspired by Alice in Wonderland — but the mix feels all over the map.
Do You Use Your Gym Membership?
Signing up for a gym membership is one way to help you get in shape. The hardest part, though, is motivating yourself to actually go. So tell me .
Do You Order Cocktails That Are Made With Raw Eggs?
The New York City Health Department recently told the Pegu Club that using raw eggs in cocktails is a health violation.
However, bartenders know that in some classic cocktails (like a Pisco sour), a raw egg is necessary to make the drink frothy.
Like most daring drinkers, I assume that the alcohol will kill any salmonella and often order beverages made with raw eggs.
Would You Hire an Overweight Personal Trainer?
I read an article in the Washington Post recently that touches upon the issue of overweight trainers and its implications, inside and outside the gym. It seems that overweight trainers are faced with major criticism and have a harder time getting hired at gyms. The whole thing got me thinking about my gym and the fact that I have seen several overweight employees there.
Consider This When Joining a Gym
Thinking about taking the plunge and joining a gym? Before you start shopping for a gym, be sure to consider these tips from CBC News.
- Cooling off period: You may have up to 10 days to change your mind after signing a contract to join a fitness club.
- Lifetime Membership: Are they trying to talk you into a lifetime membership?
Save Your Dollars and Join a Gym Today
The last week of December is when most national health clubs offer their best deals — with so many of you saying that your New Year's resolution is to get back to the gym, take my advice and join a gym before 2009 ends. Health clubs are offering their sweetest deals now because they want to lure the large number of individuals, like yourselves, who have resolved to get fit in 2010.
After checking out what your favorite gyms of 2009 are doing to entice new members, the tactic seems pretty consistent across the board.
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