Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Fitness in the New Year - FAQ of the month...

Q: Several people use websites to help them track their nutrition and fitness. Are these health and wellness websites worth the time, money and effort?

A: Ultimately, it depends on the individual. However, research has proven that consistent monitoring and added accountability can pay off in the long run when you're looking to make lifestyle changes. This can come in many forms, but one of the most popular these days is certainly through the use of websites. They can be a great tool as you try to change your behaviors, and may be just what you need to maintain your motivation. There are a number of options out there, from basic nutrition and fitness tracking sites to others that offer a wide variety of capabilities in all areas of health and wellness. I have to admit that I'm biased when it comes to this discussion. Anytime Fitness has created on of the most progressive, comprehensive and fun websites to use if you're looking to facilitate you own health and wellness. It's called Anytime Health (anytimehealth.com)! The site has a diet tracker, an activity tracker, a workout planner that uses over 300 high-definition videos, as well as having a robust community with a Q&A section, support groups, a contest page, and a site blog. And these features are just the tip of the iceberg. If you get a chance, check it out. You can sign up for a free account that gives you somewhat limited access, and if you like what you see, you can join for a nominal yearly fee.

Submitted by David Tenner, club manager at the Suburban Anytime Fitness. He can be contacted at david@anytimestpaul.com

Editor's note: we will be having these regular fitness updates here in an effort to support the well-being of our community members...

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