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Published 15:44 25 Apr 2024 GMT+1Updated 15:44 25 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Tammy Slaton has shown off the next steps in her weight loss journey with a post on Instagram.

Reality TV star Tammy Slaton has been praised by her social media fans as she shows off her massive weight loss.

Whatever your health or weight goals, we all know it can prove to be difficult and is an ongoing battle with ups and downs.

And the fans of 1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton have shown they are going to continue to support her as she goes from strength to strength.

The 37-year-old was seen posing poolside with her friend and psychic Haley Michelle in an Instagram post where Michelle said she was so proud of her.

Tammy has been on a long weight loss journey, weighing around 725 pounds at her heaviest.

The reality star has long been candid about her food addiction and her difficulties on dropping her size and getting her health in order.

Previously confined to a wheelchair due to her size, last year in May it was reported she was finally able to walk on her own after losing weight.

Tragically, in the same year her husband died at the age of 40, with Tammy saying she missed him 'like crazy'.

Many of her fans have been on the journey from the beginning and continue to encourage the reality star to continue dropping the pounds.

Holy wow! The transformation is incredible! So happy to see how far you have come I may have cried a little, one user wrote.

I know that Tammy must be so proud of herself. She fought the hard fight and made it when so many people wrote her off. Congrats girl! added another.

Goo Tammy!!! Watching your journey has been nothing but amazing. Keep going Tammy!!! Proud of you, a third commented.

However, just like with any post on social media, there were some that took issue with it. Some users accused friend Michelle of using Tammy to gain social media fame.

Tammy, I'd love to see pics of just YOU. @misshaleymichelle, we are tired of seeing your over filter face. This is Tammy's journey, not yours, wrote one user

Who is this rando that has kidnapped Tammy for clout, commented another.

But this spearheaded another breed of comment with some users complaining about those complaining.

It really is an endless cycle but all in all, Tammy seems to be happy and making progress, which is the main thing.

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Weight loss treatment Ozempic has recently skyrocketed in popularity but surgeons are warning against a side effect referred to as Ozempic face.

Ozempic face is essentially the same characteristics that we see when patients have rapid or regular weight loss, Dr Smita Ramanadham, a plastic surgeon in New Jersey, told the Daily Mail.

We see a loss of volume in the face, and when we lose fat in the face we see signs like the cheeks are more sunken in, more sagging skin and a general hollowing out of the features.

After examining pics of 15 celebrities who lost a large amount of weight, a panel of surgeons speculated that at least half may have had the symptoms.

The surgeons analysed the case of actor John Goodman, 71, who shed nearly 200 pounds nearly half his heaviest weight since 2007.

However, Goodman has denied taking Ozempic and credits dieting, exercise and giving up booze for his pound-shedding pilgrimage.

They also pointed to Sharon Osbourne, who reportedly lost 42 pounds on the drug, as the most dramatic example of the side effect.

According to surgeons, Ozempic face is a term referring to side effects of taking Ozempic it comes with sunken eyes, gaunt cheeks and saggy skin, often making the Ozempic user appear older and more deflated.

Dr Paul Jarrod Frank, a cosmetic and celebrity dermatologist, coined the term after treating many individuals with this symptom.

Ozempic can cause rapid weight loss that is often more pronounced on the face.

Facial fat serves a protective function and affects facial aesthetics and elasticity, Medical News Today said. Weight loss can cause dermatological changes and shrinking because the fat that stretches and cushions the skin is no longer in place.

Adults with type 2 diabetes use the once-weekly injectable drug Ozempic to help control their blood sugar levels.

Despite Ozempic not being classified as a weight-loss medication, research indicates that those who use it may experience slight weight reduction while doing so.

The drug works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone. As those hormone levels rise, the molecules go to your brain, telling it you're full. It also slows digestion by increasing the time it takes for food to leave the body (similar to the effect of bariatric surgery).

However, Ozempic has been said to be an ineffective treatment long-term. In January, several Ozempic users claimed they stopped taking the drug and ended up regaining more weight than they lost.

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When it comes to weight loss, how many calories you consume might be more important than when you consume them, researchers report.

The findings challenge the popularity of intermittent fasting.

For the study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, the researchers randomly assigned 41 adults with obesity and prediabetes to either time-restricted eating (TRE) with a 10-hour eating window or a regular eating pattern for 12 weeks to compare weight loss and other measures of metabolic health.

Their randomized, controlled trial found that both TRE and a more traditional daily eating pattern resulted in weight loss when calories were held constant in both groups. It did not seem to matter whether participants consumed most of their calories early in the day or in the evening, suggesting that overall calories may be more important than meal timing when it comes to weight loss.

It makes us think that people who benefit from time-restricted eatingmeaning they lose weightits probably from them eating fewer calories because their time windows shorter and not something else, says lead author, Nisa Maruthur, an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University, in an interview with NBC News.

Similar to intermittent fasting, patients using TRE limit their eating to a window of time during the day and then fast for the remaining hours. During the eating window, patients are not required to count calories or monitor food intake and during the fasting window, patients are limited to water and calorie-free beverages.

Evidence shows that when adults with obesity limit their eating window to four to 10 hours, they naturally reduce caloric intake by approximately 200 to 550 calories per day and lose weight over two to 12 months. Whether TRE induces weight loss independent of reductions in calorie intake, as seen in rodent studies, is unknown.

At the beginning of the study, the researchers assessed participants history and activity level to estimate baseline caloric needs. The participants received prepared meals with identical macronutrient and micronutrient compositions based on their individual calorie estimates and instructions on when to consume the meals. They ate the same number of calories daily throughout the study.

The time restricted eating group was instructed to eat only between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm and consumed most of their calories before 1 pm each day. The usual eating pattern group ate between 8 am and midnight and consumed most of their calories after 5 pm each day.

After 12 weeks, both groups lost about the same amount of weight and there were no real differences in fasting glucose, waist circumference, blood pressure, or lipid levels. According to the authors, these findings suggest that if or when TRE interventions induce weight loss, it is likely in part due to a reduction in calories, and, therefore, clinicians can counsel patients that TRE may help them lose weight by decreasing their caloric intake.

According to the authors of an accompanying editorial from the University of Illinois Chicago, these results have important clinical implications. While TRE was not found to be more effective for weight loss, it may be easier for patients to follow because it allows them to continue consuming familiar foods. This simplified approach to treating obesity could help patients who dont do well counting calories.

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Well aware that she's hot in Cleveland, L.A. or wherever else she happens to be, the actress gave her refreshing take on body image with a February Instagram post.

"This is a 150lb body on a 5'4 frame," the Food Network host wrote, sharing a 2014 bikini photo. "I don't weigh myself anymore because this is considered overweight by who's [sic] standards, I don't know. It's stupid and I believed them for far too long."

Fully removed from the pressures of dieting, "I now, finally, know that I am a kind, considerate, funny, thoughtful woman," she continued. "So please remember, who you are and what your character is, should never be overshadowed by what size you are or how much you weigh. You are enough. Just the way you are."

As for anyone that might not agree, she summed up, "F--k em."

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8.1k of you Google 'best exercise to lose weight' monthly, so it's safe to say that

The NHS recommends that you to engage in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, per week, to aid weight loss. A study conducted at the University of Kansas also confirmed that exercise was an important component of weight loss and potentially the best indicator of weight maintenance.

But weight loss is definitely not the only reason to get your blood pumping: exercise has a whole host of benefits, including - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - improving brain health, reducing the risk of disease, and strengthening your muscles and bones, now and all your years ahead. For general health, the NHS recommends doing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity,

One of the best things about fitness is the variety of options available - whether you prefer yoga, hitting the gym, or running outside, so you're bound to find a club, culture, or - dare we say it - cult that's right for you.

Without further ado, we've got eight forms of exercise to lose weight, guided by our fabulous panel of fitness experts and PTs. Whether you're a beginner just easing into working out or you're curious about approaching weight loss safely and sustainably, we've covered all the bases.

And while we've got you: don't forget to check out our Women's Health app, available to download on Google Play and from the App Store, for workout videos you'll love.

A great exercise for weight loss, running improves your cardiovascular health, burns calories and increases stamina. However, it's not that beginner-friendly.

'It helps to burn harmful visceral fat, commonly known as belly fat,' says PT and CEO of Peak Performance Health, Richard Puplampu. But, and this is important, going out and trying to run for 30 or 40 minutes without proper training won't do you much good. Instead, stick to a plan and work your way up.

This four-week running plan designed by personal trainer and run coach Tashi Skervin-Clarke will help to get you to a place where you can run for 30 minutes non-stop.

Or learn how to start running with 30 tips for beginners and dig deeper into running for weight loss. Whatever you choose, do it safely, sustainably with progressive goals in mind. Not mammoth feats that'll push your body to its upper limit.

'There are plenty of benefits of cycling; it is an aerobic workout that's brilliant for increasing your body temperature, improving endurance and helping support the cardiovascular system,' explains says trainer and founder of Glam Fit Jenna Rigby.

It works as weight-loss exercise, too: a study carried out at the University of California found that minimally to moderately, but otherwise healthy women, who worked their way up to indoor cycling for 60 minutes daily over just over 6 months lost 12% of their initial body weight.

'You can burn up to 600 calories per 60 minutes [depending on your body weight and fitness levels] which is a great workout,' Rigby continues. However, she caveats, its not ideal for beginners initially as poor form, lack of mobility and low stamina could cause issues.

Pushing pedals to hit your weight loss goals can be fun, too not least because you can get your kicks on an exercise bike as well as out in the real world on an actual bike.

Basically, yes. Most spin classes (hello, Peloton) fall into the category of HIIT: high-intensity exercise with short breaks, whereas a bike ride is more likely to count as LISS (low-impact steady-state) cardio, which is slower with consistent effort throughout.

As with all exercise, the best one to hit your goals is the one you do regularly.

That being said, smashing a spin class every day will create more stress in your body than a gentle daily 30-minute bike ride as your body is put under more strain. Commit to three to four cardio sessions a week, focusing on mixing up the sessions between high and low intensity.

Get yourself kitted out before you hit the road with the best bike helmet, cycling gloves, and bike lights.

According to Nike and ITV trainer Luke Worthington, a mix of strength training (more on this later) and walking is the best way to lose weight well.

'The most effective way to reduce body fat is to remain in a mild energy (calorie) deficit... and the most effective way of doing this is to increase NEAT [Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis every activity you do that burns calories but isn't exercise, sleep or eating],' he says.

So, everything from household chores to a lunchtime walk increases our NEAT and helps to keep our fat burn ticking over each day. 'By increasing the amount we walk 10,000 daily steps is a great and achievable goal,' he suggests.

If walking for weight loss is your goal then it can be good to work to a structure: enter our four-week plan, designed by PT Sam McGowan to get your steps up and improve stamina.

Focus on good form and tick off the workouts as you go it'll make you feel accomplished AF.

Whether you're following a strength training for beginners guide or are familiar with lifting dumbbells and kettlebells, strength training is a fantastic way to maintain and build lean muscle tissue. The more muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn each day during workouts and at rest.

'An improved metabolic rate [how quickly your body uses fuel and fat for energy] will lead to more calories being burned throughout the day and lower your chances of struggling with big fat loss plateaus,' says PT and online fitness and nutrition coach, Daniel Harrod.

Simply put, by focusing on resistance training over cardio.

'To build and maintain muscle, you need to place greater stress on the muscle tissue you already have with weights. Traditional steady-state cardio can't provide enough of an impact to achieve any appreciable muscle gains,' Harrod says. Instead, look to workouts that put your muscles under stress and stimulate new tissue growth.

The darling of social media, quick HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts are about as en vogue as it gets, ATM. Characterised by challenging bursts of effort followed by rest, it'll get your heart rate up and then some.

'It works by combining short intervals with short rest, manipulating the heart rate into an anaerobic state [working with limited oxygen],' explains Rigby. 'You'll benefit from the fat-burning effects long after you've finished the workout.' Trust us when we say it's hard, sweaty work: think jump squats, burpees and tuck jumps.

However, because of its intensity, HIIT is a form of exercise that beginners should be cautious of when starting out.

Fortunately, because we're nice, we asked PT Gauri Chopra to design a four-week HIIT plan that's totally beginner friendly.

If you're more of a wake-up and see how you feel type of exerciser, try these workouts on for size, instead:

Doing yoga for weight loss can seem counter-intuitive, not least because one of the main benefits is a calmer mental state. However, zen vibes aside, there's a lot to be said for the strengthening and lengthening asanas you'll find yourself in.

Focus on the more vigorous yoga flows Vinyasa and Ashtanga for a higher calorie burn, or slower-paced classes Yin and Restorative to counteract the other forms of exercise you're doing.

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Renowned for its focus on the core muscles and lengthening abilities, doing Pilates every day or weekly can help to burn fat by increasing your heart rate but it won't be at the same intensity as exercise like running and cycling.

'Pilates is an excellent, low-impact way to tone and strengthen the body,' says PT and founder of the Body Beautiful Method, Aimee Victoria Long. Focus on progressing when you're able and engaging the mind-muscle connection for the ultimate burn.

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'Swimming is a great way to lose weight,' says Puplampu. 'Swimming for 60-minutes, 3 times per week can significantly reduce body fat, improve flexibility and reduce your risk of heart disease. Due to its low-impact nature, it's easier on your joints too which makes it a great option for people with injuries or joint pain. '

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Slow and steady really does win the race and it's no different when starting an exercise regime. Go too fast out the gates and you risk causing yourself an injury and being benched for the months it takes to heal.

'Walking is a great place to start,' says Long. 'Starting straight off the bat with an exercise like running will add more strain to your joints that are already under pressure if you have excess weight to lose. This could cause an injury which would stop you exercising.

'Start by aiming to complete a 30-minute brisk walk every day. Aim to keep increasing how far you're walking over the 30 minutes and gradually you'll start to see a difference, both in your weight and stamina.'

Once you've got the basics down and are more familiar with moving regularly, you can think about progressing your routine. Scroll up to #3 for our four-week walking for weight loss plan.

This will depend on your goal, says Long. 'If you're an obese person, try to work towards a healthy target weight, before worrying about fat loss. That being said, if you're starting with some muscle mass and you don't want to lose it, it can be better to measure fat loss.'

Why so much chatter around which one is best to focus on?

Well, learning how to lose weight is a different beast to learning how to lose body fat. The first prioritises changing your weight without too much consideration of whether you're losing fat or muscle. The second looks at where your weight loss is coming from, trying to tweak your exercise and diet to make sure you're maintaining muscle whilst shedding fat.

'There is a long list of factors that can affect a person's weight,' explains Harrod. 'Water retention, the weight of your limbs and organs such as your stomach or bowel content, how stressed you are, the list goes on.' Instead, he suggests focusing on the ratio of your muscle mass to body fat percentage especially if your goals are aesthetically minded.

Put simply, the higher your muscle mass and lower your body fat, the more 'toned' you'll look something an individual number on the scale won't be able to indicate.

The NHS suggests losing 1lb 2lbs is a safe rate of weight loss in adults, something most trainers agree on.

'For most people I've trained, they've lost around one to two pounds per week,' says Nature's Health Box nutrition and fitness expert, Tom Jenane.

'Some weeks were better than others but we were focused on progressively lowering their body fat percentage. Set a realistic target and work out how much you can lose each week. This will help you know how long it'll take to reach your goal.'

If you're after some hard numbers Rigby, has some guidelines:

'For someone whose BMI is above 30, losing 1-2lbs a week is great progress and can lead to a sustainable lifestyle. Most women in this category lose around 7lbs in their first month and around 5% body fat after 12 weeks of being consistent,' she says. 'If you have less than a stone (14lbs) to lose, I would expect you to have reached your goal around month six of being consistent.'

Got all that? Ready to go out and smash your goals? Thought so. Get after it, people!

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Onelife Fitness will open its 54th location this fall at 8025 Sudley Road, Manassas, in space formerly occupied by a Giant grocery store.

The $9 million investment will create over 100 jobs and provide members with a new 55,000-square-foot sports club, according to a news release.

Onelife Fitness has been investing into communities in the DMV for over two decades We are thrilled to renovate a vacant building in Manassas on Sudley Road while delivering accessible fitness and health options to the community, Ori Gorfine, president of Onelife Fitness, said in the release.

The new location will join the nearby Onelife Fitness in Gainesville. The company has over 50 locations throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Georgia. The new gym will feature numerous amenities in a modern design, including:

A preview center has been launched at the new location, with the following hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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5 for Good: Salem fitness trainer helps children with disabilities build strength, confidence

Part of the Pack program at White Wolf Fitness in Salem serves more than a dozen kids

Updated: 6:05 PM EDT Apr 25, 2024

PART OF THE PACK. LETS GO. FIVE MORE FEET, FOUR MORE FEET. THE TIRE IS EASILY TWICE HIS SIZE IS NICE, BUT WITH THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF HIS TRAINER AT WHITE WOLF FITNESS IN SALEM, SEVEN YEAR OLD HENRY DELISLE SHATTERS HIS EXPECTATIONS. HE WANTS ME TO WORK HARDER, HARDER. HE PUSHES YOU, HUH? YEAH. IS HE FUN? YEAH. ZACH, JACK AND MAX, WHO TRAIN TOGETHER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS, ARE ALSO BIG FANS OF COLBY BOULET. HES AWESOME. HES GREAT, AND HES TALENTED. DID HE PAY YOU TO SAY THAT? NO, HE DID NOT. COLBY HAS BEEN TRAINING KIDS WITH DISABILITIES EVER SINCE A CLIENT ASKED HIM TO WORK WITH HER DAUGHTER. HE DIDNT EVEN SKIP A BEAT. HE WAS JUST LIKE, ABSOLUTELY. I WOULD LOVE TO. YES, YES, YES, HOME SICK ON THIS DAY, WE SPOKE WITH NICOLE PUZO AND HER DAUGHTER STELLA, REMOTELY. EVEN WITH THE FLU, STELLA FEELS STRONGER THAN EVER. JUST CONSIDER HER CURRENT PULL UP RECORD. KELLEY TEN. MOM CANT EVEN DO ONE. COME ON. PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH. THE FIRST THING I SAID TO HER WHEN SHE CAME IN WAS, IF THERES EVER ANYTHING THAT YOU WANT TO DO, WERE GOING TO FIND A WAY TO DO IT. STELLA SUCCESS INSPIRED A LARGER EFFORT BY NICOLE AND COLBY CALLED PART OF THE PACK. ONCE I SEE SOMETHING BENEFIT AND CHANGE STELLA, I JUST KNOW ITS GOING TO CHANGE SO MANY OTHER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. SO I JUST SAID I WENT TO HIM AND IM LIKE, WOULD YOU EVER WANT TO START A PROGRAM FOR IN THIS FOR INCLUSIVE, YOU KNOW, FITNESS? AND HE AGAIN WAS JUST LIKE, WOULD LOVE TO THE NAME WAS IN PART INSPIRED BY COLBYS DOG CASH. BUT THERES MORE TO IT. BEING AT WHITE WOLF, THEY WE CALL OUR MEMBERS HERE, YOU KNOW, THEYRE THE WOLF PACK. AND SO I WANTED THE KIDS TO KIND OF JUST FEEL LIKE THEYRE A PART OF THAT WOLF PACK. THANKS TO SUPPORT FROM THE DRONE FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE SESSIONS ARE FREE. COLBY NOW TRAINING MORE THAN A DOZEN KIDS THROUGH THE PROGRAM. ALI COMES IN AND EVERY, EVERY, EVERY TIME SHE COMES IN, WE HIGH FIVE AND DAB. GOOD JOB. THATS HER THING. SO SHE ALWAYS COMES IN EXCITED. ALL THE KIDS DO. WE LOVE HIM. HES OUR TRAINER ALL RIGHT. AND THEY COME IN EVERY WEEK AND THEYRE THE MOST CONSISTENT CLIENTS THAT IVE GOT. I MEAN THERES ONLY ONE OF COLBY RIGHT NOW, SO WE NEED TO GET A COUPLE MORE. COLBYS, AND WE WOULD LOVE TO EVENTUALLY HAVE AN ALL INCLUSIVE GYM. YOU KNOW THAT WE CAN RUN PROGRAMS AND WE HAVE A SENSORY ROOM FOR CHILDREN TO COME AND WE DEFINITELY HAVE A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. WE JUST HAVE TO, YOU KNOW, TAKE BABY STEPS TO GET THERE. YEAH. SO ONLY ONE COLBY. BUT COLBY IS ONE OF A KIND. THEY NEED WHILE THEY NEED TO CARBON COPY HIM. YES, THEY DO. AND BOTH COLBY AND NICOLE, THEY JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU TO WHITE WOLF FITNESS FOR BEING SO WELCOMING TO THE PART OF THE PACK KIDS. THE PROGRAM HAS REALLY BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING FAMILIES IN THAT AREA. OTHERWIS

5 for Good: Salem fitness trainer helps children with disabilities build strength, confidence

Part of the Pack program at White Wolf Fitness in Salem serves more than a dozen kids

Updated: 6:05 PM EDT Apr 25, 2024

At White Wolf Fitness in Salem, Henry Delisle, 7, pushed a tire more than twice his size.Its a challenge that he completed with the encouragement of fitness trainer Colby Boulay."He wants me to work harder, Henry said.Boulay has been training kids with disabilities ever since his client Nicole Puzzo said she requested that he work with her daughter, Stella, who has cerebral palsy."He didn't even skip a beat, Puzzo said. He was just like, Absolutely, I would love to."Boulay said he promised to help Stella achieve any goal she set."First thing I said to her when she came in was, If there's ever anything that you want to do, we're going to find a way to do it,'" Boulay said.Stella's success inspired a larger effort called Part of the Pack."Once I see something benefit and change, Stella, I just know it's going to change so many other families and children, Puzzo said. So, then I went to (Colby), and I'm like, Would you ever want to start a program for inclusive fitness? and he again was just like, Would love to."Thanks to support from the Jauron Family Foundation, sessions with Part of the Pack are free.Boulay said he is now training more than a dozen kids through the program."There's only one of Colby right now, so we need to get a couple more Colbys, Puzzo said. We would love to eventually have an all-inclusive gym We definitely have a plan for the future, we just have to take baby steps to get there."

At White Wolf Fitness in Salem, Henry Delisle, 7, pushed a tire more than twice his size.

Its a challenge that he completed with the encouragement of fitness trainer Colby Boulay.

"He wants me to work harder, Henry said.

Boulay has been training kids with disabilities ever since his client Nicole Puzzo said she requested that he work with her daughter, Stella, who has cerebral palsy.

"He didn't even skip a beat, Puzzo said. He was just like, Absolutely, I would love to."

Boulay said he promised to help Stella achieve any goal she set.

"First thing I said to her when she came in was, If there's ever anything that you want to do, we're going to find a way to do it,'" Boulay said.

Stella's success inspired a larger effort called Part of the Pack.

"Once I see something benefit and change, Stella, I just know it's going to change so many other families and children, Puzzo said. So, then I went to (Colby), and I'm like, Would you ever want to start a program for inclusive fitness? and he again was just like, Would love to."

Thanks to support from the Jauron Family Foundation, sessions with Part of the Pack are free.

Boulay said he is now training more than a dozen kids through the program.

"There's only one of Colby right now, so we need to get a couple more Colbys, Puzzo said. We would love to eventually have an all-inclusive gym We definitely have a plan for the future, we just have to take baby steps to get there."

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Show Me Milwaukee: Check out one of the city's only fitness clubs for women

The Shape Up Shoppe has been in Bay View for over 40 years

Updated: 3:53 PM CDT Apr 25, 2024

SPOTLIGHT. THIS MORNING WE ARE SHOWING YOU ONE OF MILWAUKEES OLDEST GYMS FOR WOMEN. GREG ADAMS, AKA DJ, JOINS US LIVE AT THE SHAPE UP SHOP. GREG, WHAT DO YOU GOT? IM TRYING TO GET SHAPED UP, BUT AS YOU KNOW, IM HERE WITH THE OWNER, JULIE AND NEWMAN, AND ITS ONLY FOR WOMEN THOUGH, RIGHT? ONLY FOR WOMEN. SORRY, I CANT I CANT GET THE BACK. I CANT DO IT. I DONT I DONT THINK YOU CAN KEEP UP. NO, YOU CAN KEEP UP. AND YOU MIGHT BE YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT NOW. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING THIS BOXING FOR WOMEN STARTED IN 1991. OKAY. SHAPE UP SHOTS STARTED IN 1980. WE ADDED THIS. UM, ACTUALLY, WHEN I HAD BABY NUMBER TWO. BABY, I COULD, UH, LOSE THE WEIGHT. YOU WERE DOING ALL THIS WITH KIDS? YES, I WAS WOW. SO THATS HOW YOU STAY IN GREAT SHAPE LIKE YOU ARE. THATS HOW I TRY IT. AND NOW WHAT DO WE HAVE IN HERE? THIS IS CARDIO COMPLETE. WE START OFF WITH JUMPING ROPE FOR A WARM UP. TARGET MITTS IS IN OUR BOOT CAMP CLASS AND BOXING CLASS. AND THEN WE DO DIFFERENT STATIONS AS WELL. NOW WE I HAD A QUESTION FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU SAID YOU STARTED THE JUST FOR WOMEN BECAUSE WOMEN HAVE DIFFERENT ANATOMY PARTS THAT THEY WANT TO SHAPE UP. AND ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSE, LIKE I TOLD YOU, I SQUAT AND I BENCH AND I RUN, IM GOOD. BUT FOR WOMEN, YOU SAID THEY HAVE SPECIFIC THINGS THAT THEY WANT TO WORK ON. THEY DO. AND WITHOUT GETTING TOO RIGHT, RIGHT. REGULAR. UM, YES. DUE TO AN ANATOMY AND HAVING BABIES, THERES PROBLEM AREAS OR COMMON PROBLEM AREAS THAT WE GET REQUESTS FOR ON EVERY TIME A WOMAN WALKS IN. SO FOR ME, BEING THE CHOREOGRAPHER, ITS EASIER FOR ME TO TARGET THE WORKOUTS. YES. UM, AND WE CAN ALL COME INTO OUR SAFE SPACE AND WORK ON THOSE AREAS AND JOKE ABOUT THOSE AREAS AND SEE RESULTS AND AND YOU SAID YOUVE BEEN HERE. YOURE THE ONLY WOMENS GYM HERE IN MILWAUKEE. WE ARE REALLY, UM, IT ORIGINALLY I HAD A FEW CLUBS IN TULSA, AND THOSE WERE THE WOMEN, AND THIS WAS COED AND IT JUST WAS SUCH A HIT THAT THE TULSA PEOPLE STILL COME HERE. ACTUALLY, WHEN WE CONSOLIDATED TO THIS ORIGINAL BAYVIEW LOCATION AND THAT WAS THE DRAW. SO, SO, SO SO BASICALLY WOMEN CAN COME HERE, FEEL SAFE AND TALK ABOUT THE ANATOMY THAT THEY WANT TO WORK OUT WITHOUT FEELING LIKE EVERYBODYS WATCHING. CORRECT. AND YOU KNOW, IM NOT LUMPING EVERYBODY TOGETHER. A LOT OF PEOPLE WANT TO LIFT AND BUILD. AND WE HAVE PLENTY OF BARBELLS AND FREE WEIGHTS UP TO 200 POUNDS. AND WE HAVE A STRENGTH INSTRUCTOR, JENNY. SO WERE HERE TO MAKE EVERYBODY HAPPY. NOW, WHATS YOUR HOURS OPERATION? WE HAVE 15 CLASSES A WEEK STARTING AT 5:40 A.M. TILL 7 P.M., SO OUR HOURS GO AROUND OUR CLASSES THAT I APPRECIATE YOU LETTING LETTING A MALE COME IN HERE AND AND CHECK IT OUT. IT JUST REALLY TO SHOWCASE, YOU KNOW, BASICALLY WOMEN POWER AND ITS ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING AND IM GLAD YOU LET US COME IN HERE LADIES. KEEP WORKING. LADIES KEEP WORKING HARD HERE. ALL RIGHT. LETS GO. LETS GO, LETS GO, LETS GO. LIKE YOU SAID

Show Me Milwaukee: Check out one of the city's only fitness clubs for women

The Shape Up Shoppe has been in Bay View for over 40 years

Updated: 3:53 PM CDT Apr 25, 2024

Watch our "Show Me Milwaukee" Spotlight every Wednesday on 12 News This Morning at 6 a.m.The Shape Up Shoppe has been building strong women for more than 40 years.It's located near Kinnickinnic and Logan Avenue in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.Don't forget, you can stream season one of "Show Me Milwaukee" on the free Very Local App.

Watch our "Show Me Milwaukee" Spotlight every Wednesday on 12 News This Morning at 6 a.m.

The Shape Up Shoppe has been building strong women for more than 40 years.

It's located near Kinnickinnic and Logan Avenue in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.

Don't forget, you can stream season one of "Show Me Milwaukee" on the free Very Local App.

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The Longevity Club founder and owner Jennie Brooks will open a second location of her popular downtown Charleston fitness and wellness club.

Located in the shops at Freshfields Village in Kiawah Island, the newest location will cater to Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Island communities and their visitors, the release stated.

With a planned opening in late summer 2024, the 1,600-square-foot Kiawah location will offer two studio spaces, one for reformer/tower classes and the other for private and semi-private sessions on a variety of apparatus to include reformers, trap table, chair and barrels, according to the release. Classes will accommodate up to six participants and will be taught by Balanced Body certified instructors, who are all trained by Brooks.

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Expanding Longevity has always been part of my vision and I have kept my eye on the Kiawah area for years, Brooks said in the release. With so much development happening on Johns Island and more residents making Kiawah and Seabrook islands their permanent home, the timing seemed right to move forward.

Brooks and her team are excited to bring fitness and wellness to the Freshfields Village community and plan on offering incentives to locals, the release stated.

The original Longevity Club at 163 Rutledge Ave. offers regular socials and workshops to its members.

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A multi-unit Anytime franchise owner credits AFs SmartCoaching feature as a key revenue and member engagement driver at his 13 clubs

Andrew Breton, a multi-unit Anytime Fitness franchisee with 13 clubs in Connecticut, points to advanced technology as propelling his clubs success, with tech-supported personal training programs accounting for about 50% of revenue and driving member engagement.

Under parent company Self Esteem Brands, Anytime Fitness has become one of the fastest-growing gym brands in the world, recently debuting a groundbreaking deal with Apple Fitness+ and launching SmartCoaching technology, available through the AF app.

Introduced last year, SmartCoaching provides Anytime members with personalized coaching anytime, anywhere via its app, which tracks activity and performance wherever members are. The captured data is then analyzed using predictive analytics to craft personalized health and fitness plans for each member. A body composition scanner tracks progress, and as members achieve their fitness goals, new programs are created that match their new level.

Providing truly personalized personal training has been a game-changer for the Anytime Fitness member experience, according to Breton.

It allows us to be there for our clients when they need us most, making a profound impact, Breton said. While clients are often enthusiastic and motivated, its during the tough times that the value of a coach truly shines. Coaches play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate challenges, stay motivated and perform at their best. Many are realizing that sustainable progress in health and wellness comes from behavior change, which is best achieved with professional guidance.

Engagement & Retention Features

Breton says SmartCoaching, particularly its SmartEngagement feature, has been instrumental in enhancing both member retention and personal training sales at his gyms.

This innovative system predicts when members might be considering canceling their memberships, allowing our team to provide timely support, he explains. This proactive approach not only helps us maintain lower attrition rates but has also led to a noticeable increase in personal training sales. Members who are contemplating leaving often require additional guidance and support, which our coaches are well-equipped to provide, resulting in a positive guest experience.

Breton adds that the AF app has significantly improved coach efficiency, resulting in 21% of revenue at his gyms stemming from personal training.

Previously, coaches could manage around 40-45 clients, but with the app, they can now effectively handle up to 60 clients without compromising on the personalized experience, he said. The app enables coaches to segment clients based on their specific needs, communicate more efficiently, and build and track client workouts outside of regular sessions.

Tech & The Human Element

This dedication to fitness technology and delivering a personalized fitness experience for members is what Breton feels distinguishes Anytime Fitness from other gym franchises.

While technology helps us streamline services, we understand that lasting change comes from modifying behaviors, supported by genuine human interactions, he said. Our focus on high-quality coaching allows us to meet service standards while offering something truly special to each member.

Balancing out the advanced anytime, anywhere technology is Anytimes signature 24/7 access to its clubs.

This blend of innovation and personal touch is what truly differentiates us, Breton said, adding that he sees technology as a tool to enhance, not replace, personalized fitness interactions.

What used to take 35 minutes to build a clients workout now takes only 5 minutes, thanks to technological tools, he continued. This efficiency gain allows coaches to provide better follow-up and more personalized attention to clients. By leveraging technology in this way, we ensure that it complements our human-centered approach, making our services efficient and deeply personalized.

With 13 successful Anytime Fitness clubs in his portfolio, Breton says continued growth is part of his plan.

The wellness industry is experiencing rapid growth, and Anytime Fitness is uniquely positioned to cater to the evolving needs of wellness consumers, he said. As we continue to see the demand for convenient, high-quality fitness facilities increase, were excited about the opportunity to expand our footprint and serve even more communities.

Courtney Rehfeldt has worked in the broadcasting media industry since 2007 and has freelanced since 2012. Her work has been featured in Age of Awareness, Times Beacon Record, The New York Times, and she has an upcoming piece in Slate. She studied yoga & meditation under Beryl Bender Birch at The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute. She enjoys hiking, being outdoors, and is an avid reader. Courtney has a BA in Media & Communications studies.

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