What They're Saying About AM Fight Club

We're flattered by the praise we get from our clients. We are so happy to help them and no thank you is needed.

Here is one testimonial of which we are pretty proud:

I am unsure how to begin, so I guess I would like to start out by just saying "Thank You" Julie Diver and AMFIGHTCLUB.  I can say with the utmost sincerity, that my Instructor Julie Diver is truly an inspirational, motivated and fun person to have as an instructor.

My experience with AMFIGHTCLUB has been such a positive force in so many aspects of my life.  Thank you for believing in me and training me. The journey over the past year and a half has been challenging and difficult at times, but always fun. Some days I may struggle to get up at 4am for those early morning workouts, but when I walk out that door, I am so thankful I got up!  The workout at AMFIGHTCLUB continues to guide me back to a positive attitude.  I am not the same person I was 1 1/2 years ago. I am happy to have found a workout routine that I enjoy going to with and instructor that gives it her all and a group of women who become very close during those 60 minutes of class time! I have a great respect for Julie, as well as the women in class. I am forever grateful and indebted to my friend, Jolene Witt for introducing me to Julie and AMFIGHTCLUB.  

I can only say to all of you out there try AMFIGHTCLUB and I can guarantee you it will have a positive impact on your life!  Step up to the challenges it can offer you and you will never regret it!  Julie Diver and AMFIGHTCLUB will make you sweat and force you to give 110% when you think you can do no more!  Just beware…when you think you are on your last set of “10 sit-ups, or pushups” you will hear “GIVE ME TEN MORE!”

Susan

Exercise Reverses Chronic Disease and Aging

From DiseaseProof.com

By Dr. Joel Fuhrman

In addition to the many well-known benefits of exercise for reducing the risk of chronic disease, evidence has emerged in the past few years suggesting that exercise may slow the aging process at the DNA level.  

One fascinating area of research on biological aging centers on regions of DNA called telomeres, non-coding sequences located on the ends chromosomes. Telomeres are shortened with each cell division until eventually the telomeres becomes too short, preventing the cell from dividing any further (called “senescence”).  As more and more cells in a tissue become senescent, its function can become impaired – the tissue ages. Therefore telomere length is used as an indicator of cellular aging, and many studies have investigated potential factors that may contribute to changes in telomere length. 

In human studies, shorter telomere length has been associated with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, oxidative stress, and obesity.

A low level of physical activity contributes to these conditions, and therefore maintenance of telomere length may be one link between exercise, disease prevention and longevity.

Regular exercise is associated with a longer lifespan, and a number of studies have now documented links between physical activity and longer telomere length in white blood cells or skeletal muscle cells. Many of these studies have found that those who exercise regularly have “younger” DNA than those who are sedentary. In fact, one study in particular showed that older individuals (ages 55-72) who regularly engaged in endurance training not only had longer telomeres than sedentary people their own age, but also similar telomere length to younger (ages 18-32) endurance trained individuals. This is promising data that suggests that exercise helps to maintain a longer telomere length over time, contributing to slower cellular aging.

The pathways by which exercise may affect telomere length are still under study, and may be due to alleviating oxidative stress and/or inflammation. Oxidative stress and inflammation are factors that affect telomere length and also contribute to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.  Between exercise and a diet based on phytochemical-rich plant foods, we can achieve substantial protection against cellular aging and chronic disease. However, people should be aware that extreme exercise, such as is engaged by triathletes or marathon competitors is not lifespan promoting and can add needless stress to our body.

Overcoming Roadblocks

From Families.com

by Stephanie Romero

When it comes to fitness, there are all kinds of roadblocks that can try to deter us from what we are attempting to accomplish.  Whether it’s losing weight, toning up or just becoming more active…there is always something ready to stand in the way of our efforts.

Let’s consider some of the common roadblocks that we face.  The first is getting started  Believe it or not, many people struggle with starting an exercise program or regime.

Not knowing where to start can prevent some people from doing anything at all.  They feel stuck and so they remain there (after all, it is familiar and comfortable, isn’t it?).

But there doesn’t have to be a magic plan in place.  Just get started somewhere.  Go outside and take a walk.  You don’t have to necessarily run a marathon or join a fitness center.  Just dosomething.

Another roadblock is finding the ideal “time” to exercise.  Here’s what I’ve come to discover.  There is no ideal time.

No matter the time of day, there is always a reason it won’t work.  You can’t miss your favorite TV show. You can’t get up that early.  You have outside commitments.  The excuse list could go on and on.

The way to overcome this roadblock is to just decide on a time and then stick with it.  Don’t allow other things to become excuses that hinder your efforts.  Make it work.

It could be that you just need to DVR your favorite show.  Or go to the gym directly after work.  Maybe you can’t exercise two days of the week but the other four you can. Lack of motivation is yet another roadblock.  The truth is, you have to want something in order to make it happen.  No one can do that for you.

But if you can find a way to increase the motivation, do it.  Maybe it’s purchasing a dress that you want to eventually fit into.  It could be rewarding yourself with a trip to the spa when you meet a certain goal.  Think creatively and outside the box.

No matter what roadblock comes along…there is always a way around it!

About Stephanie Romero

Stephanie Romero is a professional blogger for Families and full-time web content writer. She is the author and instructor of an online course, "Recovery from Abuse," which is currently being used in a prison as part of a character-based program. She has been married to her husband Dan for 21 years and is the mother of two teenage children who live at home and one who is serving in the Air Force.

Wake Up Your MOJO

Are you having trouble waking up your MOJO? Well here is a tip to help you get started: “PRIORTIZE”. Make an appointment with yourself to work on YOU! If it helps, write your workout schedule in your calendar. Then be sure to never cancel! Remember, you’re an important “client” and this is time set aside just for YOU! Don’t let anyone or anything get in your way, and soon you’ll find you have a whole new sweatitude attitude!!

Let’s go kick some ass!