Did you know that certain music can significantly increase your physical endurance and make the experience of cardiovascular exercise much more positive? In a Brunel University study by Dr. Costas Karageorghi, published in the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, participants exercised on a treadmill and were asked to keep strict time to the beat [...]
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While walking is good for you no matter where you do it, there are some added benefits to taking those steps on a treadmill. Rose Colette, General Manager at Spectrum Redondo Beach, says there are five great reasons to come into Spectrum and walk on a treadmill: - “Walking on a treadmill tends to be [...]
Continue reading...WILL YOU SIZZLE THIS SUMMER? Do you want to look and feel your best this summer? What are you doing today to make sure that happens? Vanessa Hensely, General Manager at Spectrum Pacific Palisades, has a couple of tips for staying focused and motivated as you gear up for summer! “Avoid the All [...]
Continue reading...Have you ever gotten so focused on your workout that you suddenly realized you haven’t had a drink of water since you started? You’re not alone. It’s an easy mistake to make—and an even easier one to correct. Cara Young, Fitness Services Manager at Spectrum Santa Monica, says you can’t overestimate the importance of [...]
Continue reading...Ask anyone who loves yoga and they’re sure to tell you it’s relaxing, stress-reducing, and lots of fun, too. After all, where else can you engage in an energizing activity that’s physical, mental and spiritual—and also offers so many health benefits? Dina Murillo, Spectrum Goleta general manager, says there are core benefits that those [...]
Continue reading...Some people love going to the gym. They live for it and consider it the highlight of their day. But for many others, maintaining the motivation to consistently get to the gym can be a challenge. When you’re trying to balance a busy life—career, school, home, kids—your workout is often the first thing to get [...]
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A year’s worth of health tips for 2012 … January: Dance your way to health in the new year Putting on dancing shoes to get in shape seems to be a trend that’s not going away. Gyms across the nation, including Spectrum Athletic Clubs, are continuing to add various dance classes to their schedules. “First [...]
Continue reading...The Trainers at Spectrum Clubs know what to do! The Santa Monica fire department awarded two gym employees from Spectrum Clubs for saving a mans life.
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Drag out that dusty crockpot…it’s time to make your life a little easier. No more staring into the fridge at dinner time wondering what to make. With a little planning, you can have a delicious tasty crockpot meal that everyone will love.
Continue reading...Awesome tips from Registered Dietitian Heather King for quick and easy cooking at home!
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It seems everyone is talking about hydrogenated oil and its close sibling, partially hydrogenated oil. Both have serious health effects which include coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and obesity. You are probably wondering what the difference is between the term hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated. Both have similar effects and are extremely harmful; however, partially hydrogenated oil contains some amounts of trans fat whereas hydrogenated oil only contains saturated fat.
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