Women's Fitness Camp!!!

LAST CHANCE!!!

Camp begins tomorrow!!!

Ladies, now is your last chance to lock in to our Boot Camp for September. Sign up online and pay only $89.99!!!

When is Camp? Sept 1st-Sept. 24th 8:15 .a.m or 6:00 p.m.

Bring a towel, comfortable sports attire and tennis shoes. Get ready to sweat!!! :)

See you there!!!

Email me @ sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com
or call 404.551.5979 for more info.

Women's Fitness Camp!!!

It's almost here Ladies!!!

Only one more week to sign up for our 4 week Boot Camp!

Camp Dates: Sept. 1st- Sept. 24th, Tuesday & Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.

Camp Location: Peachtree Hills Park
308 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE
Atlanta,GA

Sign up before Aug. 28th & pay ONLY $89.99!!!

Call or email me today for more information

sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com or 404.551.5979

Fitness Camp for Women

Women's Fitness Camp!!!

What is it? A four week fitness program twice a week for women. This program is designed to put you in the best shape of your life! We proudly offer a great fitness experience to women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels.

When? September 1st- September ^24th Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

What to expect? This boot camp is intense! Our mission is to be the BEST women we can be! That means taking these 45 minutes of boot camp and challenging yourself to accomplish what you thought was impossible! You are stronger than you think you are!

Where do I go? Peachtree Hills Park ,

308 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE.

Atlanta , GA

What should I wear and bring to the camp? Wear comfortable tennis shoes, sports attire & bring a towel—Get ready to SWEAT! Bottled water will be provided to all campers..

How much does this program cost? Only $99! (That costs less than a personal trainer at your gym!) Sign up before Aug. 28th & pay only $89.99!!!

How do I sign up? Email Sarah @ sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com or call 404.551.5979 for more info.

Program is filling up quickly! Limited availability! Sign up now to guarantee a spot!

Fitness Boot Camp for Kids!!!

Ok everyone please spread the word about this Fitness Boot Camp for Kids that I'm sponsoring this summer...

Fitness Boot Camp for Kids!!!

What is it? A four week fitness program twice a week for ages 5-12 years old

When? Monday & Wednesday evenings June 1^st-June 24th from 5:45 pm- 6:45 pm

What does the program involve? Boot campers receive athletic instruction from a certified fitness trainer, where positive reinforcement is continually at work to encourage kids, whatever their skill level. Your child will learn good nutritional habits while gaining the strength and self esteem to make good lifestyle decisions. We will help your child get or maintain in shape, gain confidence, get challenged through new activities, make friendships and have the time of their lives!

Where do I bring my child? E. Rivers Elementary School Track & Field (located behind school)

How much does this program cost? Only $100!!!

How do I sign up? Email Sarah @ sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com or call 404.551.5979 for more info.

Exercise on the Go!!!

(me & my brother Billy on vacation in St. Lucia...& yes... We did workout!)

Summer is almost here and you have worked soooo hard to get that body ready for vacation! Don't let skipping town be your excuse for skipping out on your workout...Here are a few great suggestions on how you can squeeze in a little exercise and still have plenty of time for R & R!

1. RUN!!! Whether you vacation at the beach, the mountains, the city or the cruise, running is something you can do virtually anywhere! Strap on those tennis shoes and get moving! Running in a new environment can also be exciting and a bit of a new challenge when not familiar the exact route.

2. Stairs. Stairs can be used for cardio and strength training. Run or jog up and down. They can also be used to do forward lunges, back lunges, side lunges, tricep dips, mountain climbers, and much more. Talking about a full body workout!!!;)

3. Pack that bag full of rocks! Sounds a little silly, but before you take that hike, pack your bag with something heavy such as rocks and you will be forced to get some strength training in! ...:)

4. Resistance bands. You can easily pack them in your suitcase for travel and do exercises in the car or in your hotel room.


For questions or comments about this article please contact Sarah Lowe at :

sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com

Good Friends are Good for your Health!

We all know that exercise, eating right, and taking vitamins are good for our health. But do you know one of the best things you can do for your health? ----Have a circle of Friends!

Good friends may help your life last longer, according to an Australian study. Conducted by the Centre for Ageing Studies at Flinders University, the study followed nearly 1,500 older adults for 10 years. It found that those who had a large network of friends outlived those with the fewest friends by 22%.

Why is this? Many suspect it is because good friends discourage unhealthy behaviors such as smoking and heavy drinking. And the companionship provided by friends may help reduce depression, boost self-esteem, and provide support. Also, as people age, they may become more selective in their choice of friends, so they spend more time with people they like.

Other studies have shown that people with fewer friends tend to die sooner after having a heart attack than people with a strong social network. Having lots of friends may even reduce your chances of catching a cold.

People with social support have fewer cardiovascular problems and immune problems, and lower levels of cortisol -- a stress hormone.

Therefore, people with social connections feel more relaxed and at peace, which is related to better health.

Bottom Line! Eat right, Exercise, and increase your circle of friends! You may even want to try online social groups. I have listed a few below....

http://www.eventsandadventuresfl.com/

http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ga/atlanta/

http://www.atlantabuzz.com

If you have any questions regarding this article please email Sarah Lowe @

sarahlowefitness@yahoo.com

Aerobics Classes Equivalent to Jogging

Aerobics classes have been very popular in America for over 30 years. Surprisingly, there have only been a few studies that have assessed the effects of these classes on fitness, caloric consumption and weight loss.

But I found a one...

Researchers compared four types of aerobics classes...body combat/tae bo, pump, step, and spinning....They compared it with jogging at two different speeds. Body combat, step aerobics, and spinning were equivalent to running a 12 minute mile. Pump aerobics burned fewer calories than jogging or other forms of aerobics, but produced more rounded physical fitness.

Aerobics classes are fun, build fitness, burn calories and increase cardiovascular capacity!


If you are interested in starting an aerobics class please contact Sarah Lowe @
sarahlowefitness@bellsouth.net

Incredible Edible Chicken

Most people think the burger is America's national dish, but the rightful honor goes to chicken. We are crazy about chicken and the National Chicken Council is trying to get us to eat more of it. Chicken consumption has risen nearly 100 percent in the past 10 years. More that 20 percent of Americans eat chicken eight times every two weeks and only 8 percent eat it less than once every two weeks. Ninety percent eat chicken purchased it at restaurants, fast-food outlets or cafeterias. Fear of bird flu discouraged chicken consumption for a short time, but chicken fever is back and the popularity of the food continues!

Email Sarah Lowe @

sarahlowefitness@ bellsouth.net

Trans Fat Makes You Fat

Fast Foods are loaded with trans-fatty acids ( trans fats), which are the worst when you are trying to control your weight. Trans-fats are polyunsaturated oils loaded with hydrogen to preserve and harden them. High intake of trans fats increase the risk of heart disease and even some cancers. Commercially baked goods (doughnuts, cookies, crackers), fast foods, stick margarine, processed foods, and fried foods have high levels of trans fats. In a six year study, researchers at the Wake Forrest University Medical Center in North Carolina found that feeding monkeys trans fat ( 8% of caloric intake) increased abdominal fat 30 percent more than animals fed the same amount of calories, but containing no trans fats. The monkeys fed the trans fats gained weight by up to 7 percent, while the others gained only 2 percent. The trans fat monkeys also had higher sugar levels, which means they were insulin resistant.

Americans eat 12-14 percent of their calories as saturated fat and 2-3 percent as trans fatty acids. Nutritionist say that the goal should be a combined max intake of 10 percent of the total calories. People who 5 grams of trans fat per day increase their risk of heart disease by 25 percent!!!


For any additional information please contact Sarah Lowe @

sarahlowefitness@bellsouth.net

Prenatal Supplements Prevent Low Birth Weight

Nearly 8 percent of children born in the United States weigh less than 5 lbs., 8 oz. Low birth weight increases the risk of mental retardation,learning disabilities, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. Infant birth weight is an important measure of the mother's nutritional and health status and the future health of the baby. Researchers found that undernourished women who took prenatal vitamins were less likely to have low birth weight infants. Women in the supplements group also gained a little more than 1 lb. during pregnancy and there babies were heavier and taller than women who didn't supplement.


For more prenatal or postnatal questions or comments please email Sarah Lowe @

sarahlowefitness@bellsouth.net