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To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
The advantages and possible disadvantages of stretching have long been debated among fitness enthusiasts and exercise scientists. Should you stretch at all? What type of stretches should you do? Should you stretch before or after a workout? Not to worry, we’ve done all the research for you. The general consensus is yes, you should in…
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Free Fitness Center Grand Opening Press Release
Free Fitness Center Grand Opening Kennesaw, GA (October 22, 2021) – Innovative Fitness and the City of Chatsworth invite the community to celebrate in the unveiling of the new fitness center, which was gifted through the 2nd Annual Chris Conti Memorial Grant. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30pm on November 9, 2021, at…
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Scarecrow on Main Street
Have you seen Kennesaw’s newest residents lining Main Street? For the month of October, you will see about 60 scarecrows uniquely placed throughout Main Street. Innovative Fitness made the Richard Simmons workout scarecrow! Voting is open now through Sunday, October 24! The winner will be announced the week of October 25. To cast your vote,…
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Innovative Fitness Gives to The Drake House
For the month of October, Innovative Fitness collected women’s clothing to donate to The Drake House in Roswell. The Drake House provides emergency and transitional housing as well as empowerment programs for single mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in North Metro Atlanta. One of the many programs that The Drake House offers is The…
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Innovative Fitness Tee’s Off Fore VAC
Innovative Fitness had the opportunity to participate in the Annual Tee Off Fore VAC. VAC stands for Volunteer Aging Council, a non-profit organization established in 2000 by volunteers who raise money and awareness for the needs of low-income seniors and senior veterans in Cherokee County. It was a great day filled with laughter and positivity…
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Transitioning Your Summer Workout to Fall
As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. It’s time to put away your bathing suits and bring your workouts inside for the season. How do you transition into a fall fitness routine? Here are several vital steps to keep in mind. 1. Take a…
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Tips for Using the Elliptical Trainer
The elliptical has become one of the most popular pieces of workout equipment. The combined motion of a stair stepper, bicycle, and a ski machine makes for a great full-body workout. Ellipticals are also a fan favorite because they are user-friendly and low impact. Here are some essential aspects to remember so you can get…
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Innovative Fitness Gives To Foster 4 Love!
Birthdays are a special time and deserve to be celebrated. For the month of September, Innovative Fitness’s service project was to help Foster 4 Love. Foster 4 love provides resources for children in care and at-risk youth. Their programs aim to fulfill the enormous need to support children in foster care from medical and professional…
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Why You Should Celebrate Your Little Exercise Victories
Achieving a fitness milestone, whether finishing a marathon or attending your first fitness class, is always exciting. However, there are plenty of other moments in your fitness journey that also deserve to be celebrated. Maybe it’s overhead-pressing 15-pound dumbbells, or perhaps it’s just showing up to the gym- that itself is a victory! Celebrating your…
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The Stabilizer Muscles Used in Exercise
How to Improve Stabilizer Muscles Good form is important when doing any exercise. Stabilizer muscles are essential to performing any exercise with good form. For example, a simple bicep curl requires core and shoulder muscles to stay stabilized as you curl the weight towards your shoulder. We have complied a few techniques to help…
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Meet Ricky!
Ricky is a native of Acworth, GA and attended Southern Polytechnic State University. He has a lifetime passion for health and fitness, and is especially excited with the possibilities of facility design. In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar, Brazilian jiu jitsu, yoga, watching movies, and playing with his cats.
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Calvary Children’s Home Receives a Mix of Gift Cards
We had the pleasure of dropping off a variety of gift cards to Calvary Children’s Home. Founded in 1966, Calvary Children’s Home is a home for children in the Metro Atlanta area that need to live apart from their families. They provide a safe, loving, Christian home for these children while providing them with a…
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