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Active Recovery

On non-training days, recovery with a therapeutic massage, Pilates, or a brisk walk.

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Shirley Chase

Longtime Member of Anastasia Fitness: Shirley Chase

August 8, 1925 - August 12, 2023

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STAFIT StayHard45

Small class with you in mind.

Toning 101 is a low-impact class that focuses on building strength and endurance through a series of exercises designed to tone and tighten your muscles.

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to start toning their muscles but doesn't know where to begin. You'll be introduced to a variety of exercises and equipment, such as dumbbells, TRX straps, and resistance bands, and learn how to use them to create a challenging workout that targets all the major muscle groups.

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Getting started can be hard

Small class with you in mind.

Toning 101 is a low-impact class that focuses on building strength and endurance through a series of exercises designed to tone and tighten your muscles.

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to start toning their muscles but doesn't know where to begin. You'll be introduced to a variety of exercises and equipment, such as dumbbells, TRX straps, and resistance bands, and learn how to use them to create a challenging workout that targets all the major muscle groups.

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American Heath Month

The Problem With Statins by David Diamond

Side effects of statins include brain fog, joint pain, kidney injury, impaired liver function, heart failure, and even dementia. We have been told that statins improve heart health by lowering cholesterol. But it turns out that most of the information we’ve been given has been based on deceptive statistics.

David Diamond, a neuroscientist with a PhD in biology, has done a deep dive on the subject, since he himself was prescribed statins many years ago. He came to realize that there is a false narrative surrounding cholesterol and heart health. And that the data for studies showing the “efficacy of statins” has been manipulated to show favorable outcomes. Today he reviews the data and uncovers the truth about the problem with statins. He also offers a number of ideas for what to do instead of taking these increasingly popular prescription medications.

The ratio of HDL is important. It’s called good cholesterol because, in general, higher HDL is associated with better health but what’s important for readers is higher HDL is also a source associated with overall better metabolic health. People who exercise, don’t smoke and have low blood sugar also have higher HDL. There’s nothing magical about HDL. It’s simply a marker of good health.

In a sense, triglycerides are important. Triglycerides are fats that are in your blood. That’s how fat is stored. You don’t want too many triglycerides in your blood because when triglycerides go high, your blood gets thicker. Ultimately, when you’re measuring the two, the HDL number should be about the same as the triglyceride number. If your HDL is 60 or 70 and your triglyceride is 60 or 70, that’s an optimal ratio. That tells you that you have good health.

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Do More Exercise for Increased Longevity

A Harvard-led study finds for the maximum benefit of mortality reduction, do 300-600 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. You bring the energy and time, Anastasia Fitness will give you 5-10 hours of activity ideas.

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Workshop with Health Coach Melissa Slemp

I am a wife and mom and I've survived diabetic retinopathy, menopause, empty nest, and life's curve balls, and run two thriving businesses, all while reaching my own health goals.

Now a certified health coach and personal trainer, I’ve spent the last 6 years helping busy women like you overcome obstacles with diabetes and avoid health complications.

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Coach Jackie

Does the fear of pain or further injury impact your fitness goals? When we fear something will cause us pain, we avoid it. This can prevent us from getting the exercise we need. Use a trainer that understands……

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