Weight Loss Standings

1st place  Sara Karp               15.4 lbs 3.5% Bodyfat
2nd place Brett Blumatte        13.2 lbs 1.8% Bodyfat
3rd place  Laura Fausone       9.2 lbs   3%  Bodyfat
4th place  Brett Kaminski       6.4 lbs  .2% Bodyfat

Congrats and keep up the good work!

New weigh ins and standings coming soon!

Witch Way Run Oct 17th!

Its not too late.... Meet with Ann Marie for the next few weeks and
go for it  !!
Contact Ann Marie at South Beach Fitness for more info on how to
prepare!
To register for the race click here :  REGISTER today!

Stress Increases Weight Gain

Stress Increases Weight Gain The current economic situation has left many people with increased mental and emotional stress. Now more than ever, going to the gym has never been so important.  In fact, a new study conducted by a group of researchers from Harvard Medical School shows that increased stress from financial problems can lead to weight gain. So while financial times may be unpredictable, there is one thing that you can reply on: exercising relieves stress and helps you lose weight when you need it the most. * Provided by

Improving Your Core

Optimal core function is critical for the attainment of most fitness goals and for improved performance of any sports specific movements. There is no need for specialized equipment such as abdominal rollers or balance tools such as wobble boards or stability disks, in order to train the core muscles. Only proper breathing and muscle activation techniques are needed to integrate core development into any exercise movement. Remember, proper exercise selection and progression is the key to developing a stronger more functional core.

Imrove Your Personality!

According to the National Association on Mental Health, people who exercise are less likely to become stressed, anxious, or depressed. There is also a host of research that indicates that the endorphins released during exercise boost mood. However, until now, very little was known about personality traits associated with high physical activity and longevity. Researchers from the National Institute on Aging recently conducted a study to determine what factors influence longevity, and found significant results.

Beginning in 1958 until 2006, researchers followed 2359 participants and assessed their level of physical activity and their personality traits. Over nearly 50 years, 943 people, or 40% of the sample, died. Analysis enabled researchers to examine the link between longevity and certain personality traits. Researchers concluded that those who lived longer had a few things in common. They were all highly physically active and were more likely to score highly on measures of conscientiousness and emotional stability than their counterparts who died earlier.

* Provided by IHRSA

Find Your Balance

Increasing one's stabilization and balance abilities has long been recognized as a valuable component of an athlete's training program and is often a critical element for success in their specific sport.
Whether your goals are increased balance, improved core strength, or simply looking and feeling better, don't rely on the latest fitness tool or the most popular trends. Rather, put your trust in a Professional Trainer who is consistently involved in research and continuing education for providing you with direction for periodic redesign and instruction of your exercise program.