Category Archives: Strength Training

Rhoad to the Altar: Wedding weight loss with Smart

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Abby Rhoad

Get a sneak preview of some great fitness gear to get you motivated, whether it’s to get ready for a wedding or to get ready for your bathing suit.

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Rhoad to the Altar: Getting fit for the big day

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Abby Rhoad

There’s no time like a new year to start a wedding workout and health regimen to look and feel your best for the big day.

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Want to use a stability ball for an office chair? Check out these ergonomics tips and exercise ideas

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

Interested in using a stability ball instead of a desk chair? Make sure you are doing it properly.

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Smart Health Challenge Week 9: Mindy Quesenberry encourages encouragement

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Here is what she writes this week: “At … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 9: Jess Reed shares her cancer story, asks for help

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jess Krout

Last week, Jess Reed reflected on her emotions. This week, she talks more about past physical and mental battles, including her fight against cancer. Read on, and offer Jess your support. May 28 First of all, I want to say … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 8: Mindy Quesenberry breaks down mental battles

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Here is what she writes this week: Give … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 8: Jess Reed reflects on emotions

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jess Krout

Last week, Smart Health Challenge winner Jess Reed confessed to cheating — she ate part of a crab pretzel at White Rose Bar and Grill. This week, Reed writes about how the challenge has affected her emotionally, not just physically.

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Smart Health Challenge Week 7: Mindy Quesenberry chats about cheating

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Quesenberry writes this week: To all the nutritional … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 7: Jess Reed trains with Mindy (on video)

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jess Krout

Last week, Smart Health Challenge winner Jess Reed found her sense of humor at a friend’s birthday party aka ’80s prom night. This week, Reed trains with Phases Fitness’s Mindy Quesenberry on video (and cheats a little on her nutrition … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Mindy Quesenberry on feeling the need for exercise

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Quesenberry writes this week: “I hated every minute … Continue reading →

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