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A Whole New YouA Whole New You

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DENTISTRYMichelle Whyte, DMD

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Increasing daily energy lev-els is a goal for many men andwomen. Many adults areincreasingly looking to energydrinks or highly caffeinatedbeverages like coffee to get thejob done, while others are fear-ful that such beverages, thougheffective at improving energylevels, could have an adverseeffect on their overall health.

For those who feel energydrinks or another cup of coffeeis not the ideal solution toincreasing their energy levels,consider the following tips.

Exercise. While it mightseem counterintuitive to exer-cise if you're feeling fatigued,that fatigue might very well be aresult of lack of exercise. Dailyexercise helps increase energylevels and improve mood.

Something as simple as takinga walk during a lunch break canvastly improve energy levels.

Drink plenty of water. Dehy-dration can make people feellethargic. Drinking the recom-mended daily amount of watercan boost energy levels, espe-cially after a workout when thebody often craves fluids.

Carefully monitor sugarintake. Sweet foods with lots ofsugar will provide an initialenergy boost. However, thatboost is fleeting, and bloodsugar levels will rapidly dropafter it. Instead of sugarysnacks, select whole grainfoods, which slowly and steadi-ly increase the body's energylevels.

Check magnesium levels.Constant feelings of fatigue

could be indicative of a magne-sium deficiency. Studies haveshown that women with mag-nesium deficiencies expendmore energy to do physicaltasks than they did when theirmagnesium levels wererestored. Almonds, hazelnutsand cashews are good sourcesof magnesium, as are wholegrains and fish.

Don't skip meals. Exhaustedor fatigued men and women areoften busy at work, which com-monly results in missed meals.Skipping meals, according tostudies published in the journalNutritional Health revealed,leads to greater feelings offatigue by day's end. Make eat-ing all your meals a priority,and energy levels are likely toimprove.

Simple Solutions to Boost Your Energy

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By Suzanne Holtkamp,Owner, Holtkamp Heating & Air

Itchy skin? Nose Bleeds? Upperrespiratory aggravations or badstatic electricity? Sore throats orfrequent colds? These symptomsmay send you running to the fami-ly doctor but the solution may beright in your own home. Thesemay be signs of low indoor humid-ity. Have you also noticed shrink-ing doors or wood molding? Howabout aggravated allergy or asthmasymptoms?

The optimal indoor humidity isbetween 35-45%. Most Gwinnetthomes average around 16% duringthe winter. We Atlantans don’tthink about winter humiditybecause we spend so much timeand money trying to rid ourselvesof humidity during the hot sum-mers. However, the same humidity

rules apply in the winter, just inreverse. Lack of humidity in wintercan be just as bad as excessivehumidity in summer. Maintaininghealthy levels is the key.

Proper indoor humidity is cru-cial to health and comfort duringthe winter. According to medicalexperts, viruses and colds thrive inlow humidity environments, mak-ing your family more susceptible.Proper indoor humidity alsomakes you feel warmer at lowertemperatures. Indoor activitiessuch as showers, cooking andclothes drying do not provide thenecessary level of humidity to feelcomfortable and stay healthy. Thesolution? A whole house humidifi-er that runs automatically whenev-er your heating system turns on.We recommend Aprilaire™.

An Aprilaire™ Whole House

Humidifier is installed directly intothe supply run of your heating sys-tem and is controlled by a wallhumidistat. It provides even, con-sistent humidity at your fingertipsand ensures your whole house ismaintained, not just one room.Plus Aprilaire™ humidifiers dis-tribute moisture as a pure watervapor, so there are no waterdroplets or mist that can carryimpurities, like minerals and bac-teria. Aprilaire’s™ safe, flow-through evaporative designensures these harmful elements areeither deposited on the replaceablewater panel evaporator or flusheddown the drain.

There are several models fromwhich to choose. Your home’s sizeand your family’s living patternsare just a few of the variables con-sidered when choosing a whole

house humidifier. We have beenselling and installing Aprilaire™humidifiers for decades and wetrust their quality (in our ownhome as well).

Stop by the Holtkamp Heating& Air booth at the Gwinnett DailyPost Wellness Expo at DiscoverMills Mall on Feb. 5 and register towin a free Aprilaire™ Whole HouseHumidifier. If you can’t make theshow, visit us at www.HoltkampH-VAC.com/humidifier.

Proper Indoor Humidity Pro-vides:

1) Increased Health – Reducesusceptibility to colds and flus.Reduce symptoms like nose bleeds,itchy skin and upper respiratoryaggravations

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you can save up to 4% on yourheating bill for every degree youlower your thermostat.

4) Protection of your home andits furnishings – no more crackedmolding or splitting floor boards

Holtkamp Heating & Air isowned by Matthew and SuzanneHoltkamp and located in Suwanee,serving both residential and com-

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Health Issues May Be Caused by Improper Indoor Humidity


Music therapy has beenshown to help in the heal-ing process of a variety ofailments or conditions, bethey physical or mental.Researchers at the Institutefor Music Therapy in Ger-many, for instance, studiedthe effects of music therapywhen used to treat childrenwith developmental delay.Researchers studied agroup of 12 childrenbetween 4 and 6.5 years ofage with developmentalages between 1 to 3.5 years.They were able to note theeffects of musical therapyon the childrens' develop-ment, which showed signifi-cant improvements, includ-ing better hearing andspeech and improvedhand-eye coordination inthe children after exposureto the therapy. Music thera-py has also proven effectivein treating depression in

older patients. A study byresearchers at the StanfordUniversity School of Medi-cine concluded that musictherapy showed great

potential as a beneficialintervention for home-bound elderly people whohave limited access tohealthcare professionals.

Have you heard about music therapy?

There was a time when pro-fessionals would spend the bulk,if not the entirety, of theircareers with one company.Chances are, many of today’syoung professionals had grand-parents who spent decadesworking with the same outfit.

Such instances, however, arenow few and far between. Per-haps thanks to the increasinglyglobal and mobile nature ofsociety, today’s professionalsrarely even expect to spend themajority of their careers with thesame firm. While some peoplemight be nostalgic for the trendsof yesteryear, for others theexcitement of change is far moreinvigorating than working forthe same company for the bulkof a career. Those considering acareer change can increase their

chances of making that change asuccess by employing a few tips.

Remember, the grass isn’talways greener. For those whoare changing careers simplybecause they are dissatisfiedwith their current jobs and notbecause they have a strongdesire to work in another field,the grass won’t necessarily begreener in a different career. Infact, changing careers withoutresearching the next step couldprove disastrous.

Don’t be scared. While it canbe scary, particularly for estab-lished professionals, to changecareers, it’s not exactly the roadless traveled. Many people haveand will continue to changecareers and, if done after researchand careful consideration, there’snothing to be afraid of.

Ask those who have gonebefore you. As mentioned above,the career change path is onethat’s well traveled. That meansthere are plenty of people tospeak with and seek advice fromwho can offer tips on how tomake it work and which poten-tial pitfalls to look out for.

Be patient. Still-workingprofessionals should be patientwhen making career changes.Research several differentcareers to see which might makethe best fit. Don’t rush intothings. Relish the freedom yourcurrent employment provides bygiving you an opportunity tocarefully consider your nextmove without having to justmake that move because there’sno other option.

Find something you love.

Many people are unfulfilled withtheir careers because they havelost the passion or never hadthat passion to begin with. Obvi-ously, someone who is consider-ing a career change has lost pas-sion for his or her current field.To avoid landing in a similarposition down the road, findsomething you love to do andfigure out a way to make moneydoing that.

Test the waters. A careerchange does not have to meanquitting a job on Friday andbeginning a new career the fol-lowing Monday. Instead, test thewaters with a career by volun-teering within the field to deter-mine if it’s truly for you. This canprovide valuable insight into thefield and might even providesome reliable contacts.

Ways to Make Your Career Change a Success


Perhaps no New Year’s resolution isas common as resolving to get in shape.After a holiday season filled with treatsand social gatherings, it’s no surprisemany people hope to shed a few poundsonce the season has come and gone.

With exercise on the minds of many,it’s a good time to go over a few pointersto ensure that the next trip to the gymdoes not end in injury.

Be careful of “no pain, no gain.”Many beginners feel their workout isn’tworking if it’s not hurting. While mildpain is to be expected, it’s up to the indi-vidual to determine if the pain is indica-tive of something bigger. Swelling andextreme stiffness are not normal, andindividuals should cease working out ifeither of those problems arise.For begin-ners, expect muscle soreness after thefirst couple of workouts. This can bepainful, but it’s often a result of workingmuscles that have not been taxed in quite

awhile. This pain should subside, andonce the muscles grow accustomed tobeing worked, the pain, stiffness or sore-ness should no longer appear after aworkout (this may take a workout or twofor the muscles to get used to it). If thepain persists, do not continue to exercisethrough an injury. Any persistent painshould be discussed with a physician.

Know your limits. Beginners needto be especially aware of their exerciselimits. Initially, they shouldn’t attemptto do exercises their bodies can’t han-dle. Lifting too much weight is com-mon for beginners. Ideally, lift smalleramounts when beginning a workoutto get the motion of the exercise downpat. As workouts progress, a personcan then gradually add weight. Manyfitness professionals feel adding 10percent each week is a safe and effec-tive approach, but individuals willknow after a few workouts what works

best for them. It’s good to push one-self, but don’t push too hard andincrease the risk of injury.

Work with a trainer.Personal trainerscan help beginners immensely. Trainerscan teach beginners how to usemachines and stretch properly and cananswer any questions beginners com-monly have. Trainers can be expensive,but many gyms offer one or two free per-sonal training sessions to new members.Once those free sessions are finished,individuals can continue with the traineror choose to go on their own. But if thefree sessions are made available, begin-ners should take advantage of those ses-sions to help get their fitness routine offon the right foot.

Fewer repetitions, more sets. A com-mon mistake when beginning an exer-cise regimen is to dive right in withoutreally knowing the ins and outs of a rou-tine. For example, many people load up

on repetitions (reps), feeling the morereps the more effective a workout willbe. However, beginners often find fewerreps but additional sets is more effective.So instead of doing 4 sets of 10 reps, do5 sets of 8 reps. This might seem toosmall to make a difference, but begin-ners often tire near the end of a set, anddoing fewer reps per set can help themavoid fatigue and make the most of eachrepetition and set.

Stay hydrated. Drink waterthroughout an exercise regimen toremain hydrated. Maintaining properfluid levels helps avoid cramping anddehydration,which can bring their ownbatch of painful side effects, includingnausea and heart palpitations. Forthose who workout in the early morn-ing, be sure to drink water before work-ing out to overcome any dehydrationthat may have occurred while asleep.For those who workout after work, besure to drink water throughout the dayso the body is fully hydrated when thetime comes to hit the gym.

Avoid Injury While Working Out


Nearly 25 percent of women and 15percent of men suffer from uncomfortableand unsightly varicose veins. Symptomsinclude:

• leg heaviness and fatigue• swollen limbs• skin changes• skin ulcers

Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluthoffers treatment options for spider veinsand varicose veins that are more preciseand less invasive, so there is no need toworry about those unsightly,uncomfort-able veins.

What causes varicose veins?

When a vein wall weakens or a valvebegins to work incorrectly, or when recir-culating blood that should be moving

toward the heart actually moves away,blood can pool. Pressure can build up,causing veins to become twisted,enlarged and sometimes painful. Thisvenous insufficiency is known as varicoseor spider veins.

Contributing factors include: genetics,obesity, multiple pregnancies, traumaand/or a profession that requires standingfor long periods of time.Varicose veins arealso common in people over the age of 60.Veins that are cosmetically unappealing,cause pain or show other symptoms areprime candidates for treatment.

“Venous insufficiency or varicoseveins are not just cosmetic issues.” saysBrandon Kang, MD, pioneer in veintreatment at Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth. “If not properly treated, symp-toms can progress and cause more seri-ous medical problems.”

How can varicose veins be treated?

No two veins are the same and treat-ment options are individually based.Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth offersboth conservative and corrective treat-ments. Conservation includes compres-sion stockings and leg elevation. Correc-tive methods include Sclerotherapy andthe newest laser treatment, VenaCureEVLT.

In Sclerotherapy, a tiny needle isinjected into the affected vein, deliveringmedication that irritates the lining of thevein. The vein collapses and is then reab-sorbed.

The VenaCure EVLT laser vein treat-ment uses laser energy that pulses throughthe vein, causing the vein to collapse andseal shut. This minimally invasive proce-dure takes less than 45 minutes and can be

performed in the physician’s office. Theresults are more than 95 percent effective.

“Laser treatment of varicose veins hasrevolutionized vein treatment and is quick-ly becoming the standard of care,” saysKang. “This procedure is safe, quick, veryeffective, and virtually painless and

requires minimal recovery time. There isno large incision, so there is no scarring.”

With these new treatment options, youno longer have to suffer with varicoseveins. To learn more about vein treatmentsat Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth, call678-312-5000.

More than 25 million Americans sufferfrom Unsightly Veins

As anyone who's ever attempt-ed dieting knows, advice onweight loss comes from every cor-ner.Friends might swear by the lat-est dieting trend while familymembers may be just as adamant-ly convinced the trend doesn'thave merit.

So what's true and what's false?Simply put, combining a healthydiet with regular exercise is thebest way to lose weight and keepthat weight off. While most adultsare fully aware of that fact, thatdoesn't stop them from findingthe latest fad and letting it dictatetheir eating habits for days or evenweeks. For those about to diet,consider the following good andbad diet fads.

The GoodPortion control: Many diets

emphasize the importance of por-tion control. Research has indicat-ed it's not just what we eat thatcauses weight gain, but how muchwe're eating as well. In a study inthe American Journal of Public

Health, researchers found thatcookies are 700 percent biggerthan the suggested USDA stan-dards. And it's not just cookies thatare much bigger than recom-mended, as our servings of pasta(480 percent), muffins (333 per-cent) and bagels (195 percent) aremuch bigger than they should be.While not all diets that promoteportion control are necessarilyhealthy, portion control on its ownis a healthy way for everyone toapproach their daily diet.

Lifestyle change: Individualswho want to lose weight shouldlook for dietary tips that promote achange in lifestyle and not justchanges in diet. Look for diets thatdon't have a timeline, promotingfast weight loss in 'X' amount ofweeks. A diet that promotes alongterm commitment to eatinghealthy foods while also encourag-ing daily exercise is one that's like-ly going to be more successful andbeneficial than one that promisessignificant weight loss in a short

period of time.The Bad

One food can do it all: Nearlyevery dieter has heard of a dietthat promises you can eat all youwant of a specific food and stilllose weight so long as that's allyou're eating. However, focusingon a specific food is certain todeprive dieters of nutrients theysorely need. Cutting out entirefood groups means dieters won'tbe enjoyed a balanced diet. Also,dieters will begin to crave thefoods they're not getting, whichcould lead to bingeing.

Another side effect to one-fooddiets is that certain foods cancause some unenjoyable sideeffects, including dehydration orgastrointestinal problems. Look forbalance in a diet, which shouldeliminate one-food diets from con-sideration.

Misguided vegetarianism: Whilevegetarianism isn't bad, dietersoften apply it incorrectly. Whenapplied correctly, a vegetarian diethas been linked to all sorts of ben-efits, including lower rates of obe-sity and heart disease. However,

dieters often mistakenly eat a veg-etarian diet with a foundation ofcheese and pasta, which can actu-ally cause weight gain. Carbohy-drate-rich foods, while they mightbe vegetarian, will likely result inweight added as opposed to lost.When adopting a vegetarian diet,be sure to include whole grainsand fruit and eat foods like nuts,beans or even tofu to ensureyou're getting enough protein.

Bye-bye, carbohy-drates: Arguably no dietis more popular than theone that advocates elim-inating carbohydrates.This is problematic, espe-cially for those who wantto combine their healthydiet with exercise. Carbo-hydrates are ideal foodsfor boosting energy,which dieters will need ifthey want to exerciseregularly. Whole-grainbreads, oatmeal andbrown rice are all benefi-cial carbohydratesources. For those desir-ing to eliminate some

forms of carbs from their diets,eliminate white bread and whiterice, as those are low in nutrients.

When it comes to dieting, thereare certainly plenty of optionstouting incredible weight loss inshort periods of time. But dietersshould always look for healthyways to lose weight and keep it off,which often includes some combi-nation of a well-balanced diet thatpromotes moderation.

Good and Bad Diet Fads


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You can quit in 2011.

You can get ready by setting a quit date in the next few days or weeks, andchanging your environment (e.g., get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in yourhome, car, and place of work and don't let people smoke in your presence). Also,think about your past attempts to quit. Think about what worked and what didnot. And once you quit, don't smoke—NOT EVEN A PUFF!

The most important thing is to try! Although no single approach works best foreveryone, many effective quit methods are available.

Make 2011 YourYear To Quit!

Quitting smoking is amongthe most common New Year'sresolutions. The New Year is asymbol of renewal and can be atime to prepare for new begin-nings. It is a time to set goalsand make them public so thatyou can get support and encour-agement from friends and fami-ly. If you are a smoker, determin-ing to quit in 2011 may be themost important resolution youever make.

Nicotine is the drug in tobaccoproducts that makes them addic-tive. In fact, nicotine dependence isthe most common form of addic-tion in the United States. Researchsuggests that nicotine is as addic-tive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.Smokers want to smoke because theirbodies rely on nicotine. When the

amount of nicotine in the body runslow, smokers experience a craving—astrong, almost uncontrollable urge tosmoke.

Quitting smoking can be chal-lenging and may require multipleattempts. People sometimes relapsebecause of stress and withdrawalsymptoms (e.g., irritability, anxiety,difficulty concentrating). But youcan quit. For some smokers, quit-ting is not as hard as they expected.For others, it is a major battle. Butthe bottom line is that more than 40million smokers have successfullyquit. In fact, today there are moreformer smokers than smokers.Quitting smoking:• Lowers the risk for lung andother types of cancer.• Reduces the risk for coronaryheart disease, stroke, and peripher-

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If you quit smoking, you willalso help protect your children,family, and friends from exposureto secondhand smoke that cancause immediate harm to thenonsmokers who breathe it.

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Have you ever wondered whatyour dentist really wants you toknow about the health of yourteeth, gums and mouth? Below arefive tips that can help improve youroral hygiene, as well as make yournext dental appointment some-thing you can feel confident about.

You Probably Aren’t Brushing Long Enough

Learning how to brush yourteeth properly is the first step tomaintaining healthy teeth andgums. It helps minimize the risk oftooth decay and gum disease, themajor causes of tooth loss.Spend atleast two minutes brushing, whichshould include 30 seconds brush-ing each section of your mouth(upper right, upper left, lower rightand lower left), both morning andnight. And don’t forget to brushyour tongue to remove odor-caus-

ing bacteria that will help give youfresher breath.

Protect Your EnamelTooth enamel is the hard outer

layer of your teeth. It helps protectyour teeth from tooth decay, sensi-tivity, and is the part of your teeththat people see when you smile.One way enamel loss can occur iswhen acids from everyday foodand beverages, such as fruit,yogurt, salsa, orange juice andsports drinks, attack the tooth sur-face. If left untreated, enamel losscan lead to larger issues such ascavities. A daily regimen of brush-ing and rinsing with products con-taining enamel-strengtheningingredients like fluoride is the bestprevention against enamel loss.Use a Full Oral Care Regimen to

Keep Cavities at BayWhen it comes to cavity fighting,

make sure you are brushing twice aday and flossing at least once a day toremove leftover plaque and food thatis trapped in the spaces betweenyour teeth. Additionally, mouthwashis a powerful means of protectingteeth from decay and removing foodparticles lodged toward the back ofthe throat.

“I recommend my patients usea fluoridated mouth rinse, becausefluoride is proven to strengthenenamel and fight cavities,” says Dr.Jamie Sands, DDS, whose cosmeticwork has been featured on the pro-gram “Ten Years Younger” on TLC.“But,not all mouth rinses are creat-ed equal! Look for a mouthwashthat contains fluoride, like CrestPro-Health Complete Rinse.”

In fact, according to a surveyconducted by Mom Central Con-sulting, 93 percent of Mom Central

testers who were given Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse with fluo-ride to sample said they feel moreconfident going into their next six-month dental check-up.

Bad Breath Could be the Result of Poor Oral Hygiene

Bad breath can be caused by anumber of things, from the foodsyou eat to dry mouth, smoking, oreven the medications you are tak-ing.What many people don’t realizeis that bad breath could also be aresult of poor oral hygiene. To helpfight bad breath, make sure you arepracticing proper tooth brushinghabits to remove odor-causing bac-teria from the mouth, tongue andteeth. You can also try: chewingsugarless gum to stimulate salivaflow, which naturally cleansesteeth; eating a nutritious diet, asvitamin deficiency can contribute

to bad breath; and using a rinsewith fluoride to kill bad breathgerms and prevent tooth decay.

Change Your ToothbrushTooth brushing removes

plaque, which is the residue thatcan build up on teeth. Plaque can

lead to cavities and gum disease.Be sure to replace your toothbrush(or toothbrush head if you use anelectric brush) every three monthsor so because worn or frayed bris-tles are not as effective at removingplaque as new bristles.

Five Things Your Dentist Really Wants You to Know About Your Mouth

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When a person decides to make acommitment to a healthier lifestyle,that decision is often accompanied bythe decision to join a gym. Gyms canvary greatly. Some cater to specificactivities, such as kick boxing or mar-tial arts, while others are more generalin scope, with weight training and car-diovascular equipment and access topersonal trainers.

Regardless of which type of facilityan individual is hoping to join, certainexternal factors go a long way to dictat-ing whether or not joining the gym willbe a success.When looking for an exer-cise facility, the following items shouldbe taken into consideration beforesigning an agreement.

Location: Even the most ardent ofgym rats would say it helps a great dealto find a gym that’s conveniently locat-ed. If the gym is too far away or gettingthere requires sitting in heavy traffic,then men and women are much lesslikely to visit the gym as they would beto visit a gym that’s right down thestreet or easy to get to.

When looking for an exercise facil-ity, find one that’s either close to homeor close to the office (preferably both ifyou work close to home). For thosewho work far away from home, thegym’s location should ideally be closerto home to promote working out onweekends when you won’t be anywherenear the office.

Fellow members: Certain gymsmight prove intimidating or uncom-fortable because of their existingmembers. While the members them-

selves might be warm and friendly,those new to working out might beintimidated if everyone else in thebuilding looks like a professionalbodybuilder. In addition, womensometimes feel more comfortableworking out at an all-female gym.

Cost: The cost of gym membershipis arguably the foremost considerationfor many people when choosing agym, especially since the economyremains largely unpredictable. Whenlooking for an exercise facility, inquireabout membership costs as well as anyinitiation fees you may incur or dis-counts you may be eligible for. Becauseof the struggling economy, many gymshave waived or are open to waivingsign-up or initiation costs, which cancost in the hundreds of dollars at somefacilities.

Also, when discussing cost with afacility employee, ask if there are fami-ly discounts or if memberships arereduced if fees are paid all at onceinstead of every month. For example, agym might charge $600 annually ($50per month), but give a 10 percent dis-count to any members who pay a year’sworth of dues at sign-up. When dis-cussing membership costs, keep inmind many gyms are open to negotia-tion, but prospective members mustinitiate any such negotiations.

Membership rights: Many gymsboast different types of memberships.Some memberships are all-access andallow members to use the weightroom, sauna, pool, etc. Other member-ships might cost less but not offer as

much access. For instance, a basicmembership might offer access to theweight room and cardiovascularmachines,but not to the pool or sauna.Choosing the right membershipdepends on the individual. For thosewho don’t swim and won’t enjoy apost-workout steam, then the basicmembership can save money whilestill meeting all of the desired needs.For those who want all-access, themore expensive membership might bemore up your alley. Whichever mem-bership is the better fit, be sure themembership agreement lists yourrights as a member before signing anypaperwork.

Hours of operation: Some peopleprefer to workout before going to work,while others want to sleep in and exer-cise after a day at the office.Individualsshould find a gym that fits their sched-ules and workout preferences. It’s alsogood to inquire about holiday hours ofoperation. A good gym won’t shutdown entirely during a holiday, andinstead stay open on at least a limitedschedule.

Equipment: Even those new toworking out should be able to tell ifequipment is up-to-date or outdated.Agym with outdated equipment is bestto avoid, as older equipment couldincrease risk of injury. A gym with thelatest equipment is a gym that likelyemphasizes giving its members thebest possible environment in which toworkout, and that’s important for allfitness enthusiasts,but especially thosewho are just beginning.

What to Look for in an Exercise Facility

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