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Fitness & nutrition expert hands out workout advice

The idea is simple, you just hop in the lazy river and take a stroll.

Those interested in improving their health or flexibility have a chance to try Rec & Ed courses between Sept.10-18 before making a commitment.

Orangetheory Fitness, a global fitness brand, is encouraging its members to invite a friend to class on Saturday, July 30th, in honor of International Friendship Day.

What if you could get stronger, more flexible, ease back pain, enhance your balance, and even improve your posture with only one exercise?

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics to try out a strength training circuit workout that can help you build muscle, and in turn burn more fat.

We're back at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics this Fitness Friday to try out a "Hy-Fit" workout.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics in Auburn Hills to get a glimpse of their bootcamp class.

We’re back at the Detroit Pistons Performance Center this Fitness Friday, training with the team’s head strength and conditioning coach.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at the Detroit Pistons performance center to try out some strength training moves used by the athletes.

This Fitness Friday, we're checking out the gym at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics in Downtown Auburn Hills.

This Fitness Friday, we’re trying out an intensive full-body workout inspired by the movie “300″

Ever find yourself saying you are going to exercise more but find it hard to find the time for your workout? There are ways to get more out of your workout by doing fewer exercises.

This Fitness Friday, we’re taking a tour of the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit to learn more about how these elite athletes stay in shape.

How many times have you told yourself you’re going to lead a healthier lifestyle or lose weight only to fall back into the same unhealthy habits all over again?

The Detroit Lions cheerleaders are showing us one of the most important steps in a workout: the cool down at the end.

You can enjoy a plant-based menu along with yoga or cycling sessions at this Takeout Tuesday

We're back with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders this Fitness Friday, warming up and dancing!

We’re back with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders at Ford Field learning some moves for a full-body workout!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back on the field with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders for some strength training.

This Fitness Friday, we’re warming up with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders at Ford Field for a taste of how they prepare for game days.

This Fitness Friday, we’re at CrossFit BMW in Detroit, training with a 16 minute cardio and ab workout.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia to learn the uneven bars.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia to learn how to balance on the balance beam.

We’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia this Fitness Friday to learn how to take it to the vault.

We’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia this Fitness Friday to learn some basic moves on the balance beam.

This Fitness Friday, we’re hanging at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia to learn more about the sport and how people get started.

We’re rollerskating outdoors at Detroit’s Monroe Street Midway once again for Fitness Friday!

We’re back at the outdoor rollerskating rink at the Monroe Street Midway in Downtown Detroit this Fitness Friday!

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We’re back at the outdoor rollerskating rink at Detroit’s Monroe Street Midway this Fitness Friday!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at the outdoor rollerskating rink at Detroit’s Monroe Street Midway!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but we’re not going easy this time around!

Often when people think of vacation they think of lounging by the pool, eating amazing food, and sleeping late. Sometimes that means you can return home more out of shape than when you left.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but we’re not going easy this time around!

Registration now open is now open for Rec & Ed's summer fitness and enrichment classes.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but with a twist!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

This week, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

The weather is heating up later this week which means it’s the season to cool down with a summer favorite, ice cream. Think it’s not healthy? - Well think again!

This week, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

This Fitness Friday, we’re rock climbing at at Detroit’s first rock climbing gym, DYNO!

We’re back at Powerhouse Gym in Troy to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises that burn fat and calories fast.

This last year has been a challenging one, due to the pandemic, and some are developing health concerns without contracting the virus.

We’re back at Powerhouse Gym in Troy to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises that burn fat and calories fast.

This week, we’re back at Powerhouse Gym in Troy with trainer DJ Dinero to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises.

This week, we’re at Powerhouse Gym in Troy with trainer DJ Dinero to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises.

This week, we’re at Powerhouse Gym in Troy with trainer DJ Dinero to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises.

Fitness Friday is back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills, and we’re focusing on exercises designed for dads.

Fitness Friday is back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills, and we’re trying out a quick, high-intensity workout.

Fitness Friday is back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills, where the March theme is Women’s History Month and quick workouts for busy moms and women. This week, we’re doing a quick cardio and strength workout that you can do at home. Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills is offering a spring break challenge for Fitness Friday: unlimited workouts, a trainer and meal plan for a full month for only $65. You can also learn more about Xceleration Fitness and their spring break challenge by visiting their website at www.xcelerationfit.com. More: Fitness Friday segments

We’re back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills for a quick core workout. We’ll be targeting as many areas as we can in a short amount of time. Check out the video above to see the action. Learn more about Xceleration Fitness and their spring break challenge, visit their website at www.xcelerationfit.com. More: Fitness Friday segments

We’re back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills for a full body workout. Xceleration Fitness is offering a spring break challenge for Fitness Friday: Unlimited workouts, a trainer and meal plan for a full month for only $65.00. You must call to sign up before March 31. Contact:Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills248-459-4459www.xcelerationfit.comMore: Fitness Friday segments

We’re at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills this week for a glute workout. Xceleration Fitness is offering a spring break challenge for Fitness Friday: Unlimited workouts, a trainer and meal plan for a full month for only $65.00. You must call to sign up before March 31. Contact:Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills248-459-4459www.xcelerationfit.comMore: Fitness Friday segments

Are you new to working out and finding you’re exhausted for hours afterward?

One engineer in Rochester has developed a new tool to help improve your exercise game without ever having to go to a gym. MAXPRO is a piece of equipment that can provide just about anything you’ll need for a home gym. The MAXPRO is only 9 lbs, but she said it can easily replace most of the equipment in your gym. Trierweiler demonstrated how you can easily do any exercise you can do with a dumbbell or a cable pulley. Then use some of the many attachments to create a leg workout, bench press, or even use a belt to practice resistance running.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. If you’re working out more, you may need a better way to recover. The experts at Brighter Performance Recovery say they have a machine that helps reduce swelling while you burn calories. This is all-natural healing for your body, according to Brighter Performance Recovery, which added that they also have an infrared sauna to detoxify, help with muscle soreness and fix skin conditions. Brighter Performance Recovery has two locations -- in Rochester Hills and Clinton Township.

Dr. Redcross advised the first thing to do is to take a deep breath to manage anxiety and improve cognition as you get back to work. He also recommends doubling down on your vitamin D for the best immune support. The doctor also recommends starting simple when beginning a workout routine. One of the best medicines, he says, is laughter and it’s free! Watch the video for more information.

Sitting all day is not healthy, and you may likely be doing a lot more of it nowadays, so Jody Trierweiler showed us how to weave exercise into our day. First, Jody suggests investing in a fit ball. Also, Jody says 5 minutes of moderate exercise totaling 30 minutes by the end of the day will keep you feeling good and stay focused. Jody showed various ways you can use a chair to get all the exercise you need during your busy day. Watch the video to see more exercises that you can incorporate into new day at home.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. But if you’ve experienced any new aches or pains, that’s something to be aware of, according to Fix My Feet Today. Fix My Feet can then give arch supports to help reduce the amount of pressure and realign your body. The arch supports stay in place using Velcro, Nadolski said.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Ideal You. Many people have put on some extra weight during the quarantine and shedding those pounds right now can be challenging, especially on your own. Dr. Geri Williams from Ideal You Health Center wants to help you look and feel your best. The Ideal You program is not a diet but it is a coach assisted system to help you shed unwanted stored fat as well as help you set goals for your health.

If you want to get back to the gym this fall, you’re going to have to add a few masks to your usual workout gear. Fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler had a few tips for what to keep in mind when bringing a mask to the gym. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics. She also recommends that you stay away from neck gaiter style masks, which are worn around the neck and pull up over the nose.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Doors to the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center will reopen on Tuesday. Only members will be allowed to use the facility, according to a release by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. The weight room, cardio room, track and gymnasium will have individual capacity limits. The recreation center will have limited hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for extra cleaning. The Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center is at 2960 Washtenaw Ave.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Try before you buy with a week of free virtual fitness and yoga classes courtesy of Ann Arbor Rec & Ed. Between Sept. 13-19, Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Education and Recreation is offering free one-time classes for community members to sample. Moving your body in new ways improves muscle memory, balance, and cognitive recognition, Terry McNeely, Rec & Ed fitness and yoga program supervisor said in a news release. In April, Rec & Ed translated some of its in-person fitness and enrichment classes into a digital format so as to meet community needs for virtual courses. Find out more about Rec & Ed classes here.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Ideal You Health Center. Dr. Geri Williams from Ideal You Health Center wants to help you look and feel your best. The Ideal You program is a combination of healthy meats and vegetables along with a whole food supplement protocol. This program works for those trying to lose a lot or a little weight.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. This article is sponsored by WWA few years ago Kelli Gracey weighed over 300 pounds but she changed her life by joining WW. Since working with WW she is not diabetic anymore, and is able to play and keep up with her 13-year-old child. She says that WW keeps her accountable by doing the virtual meetings.

DETROIT Weve spent months staying home, staying safe and staying indoors. Those are one of the things that theyll go have their own accord, pull them out and its probably at least a good 30 minutes to an hour of imaginative play acting out all sorts of different things, Jeeyoung said. Another easy idea is to turn your kitchen table into a craft station with whatever you already have around the house. Jeeyoung likes to use a roll of paper -- the bigger the better -- and then add to it. Even with gardening and things like that, but it was even with the bigger boxes, my kids have had a blast.

DETROIT With sports on hold, many parents worry about keeping their children active when theyre at home. Local 4 spoke with two teachers who wanted to lend their expertise to all Metro Detroit families. Its creating creating a positive environment for them to still feel safe to be physically active and be goofy and be out of their comfort zone, Hughes said. Thats why they wanted to come up with a way to engage their students and keep them interested in exercise. You can find workout videos, like the ones featured below, on their social media accounts.

Our gyms may still be closed but that doesnt mean you cant get a great workout plus some social interaction at a safe distance. Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler joined us live this morning to talk about some gyms offering outdoor workouts. A lot of the studios that were doing virtual classes have brought them outdoors, said Trierweiler. The gyms featured in the segment were Jump-A-Rampa Movement and Fitness Center, Northville Athletix, AKT, and Jabs Gym. To learn more about what kind of outdoor workouts the gyms are offering and their locations watch the segment above.

Rhonda Walker and Kim DeGiulio join forces on the Detroit Riverfront for a new workout with slam balls. For more Fitness Friday, go here.

Rhonda Walker has a quick workout you should try for cardio and abs. For more Fitness Friday, go here.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

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Bollywood Dance Fitness classes can be found at several Life Time locations across the area. The man behind the workout, Shyam Thakker, is very outgoing and pushes his patrons to get the best out of themselves. The workout essentially blends the style of Bollywood with rhythm-based movements. For those looking to give it or try, or want to try something else, Life Time is offering a free week of classes at it’s Novi, Canton and Commerce Township locations. No membership necessary, but guests must mention Fitness Friday to get the free week.