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COBB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WELCOMES INNOVATIVE FITNESS TO THE FAMILY!
Chris and Melissa Conti founded Innovative Fitness in 2000 with a mission to create and inspire healthier communities. Inherent in that mission was a deep commitment to giving back to their community by “seeing a need, and filling a need”. As Melissa says, “No one ever needs permission to do good.” In 2019, Chris Conti died tragically…
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Innovative Fitness Announces 2021 Chris Conti Memorial Grant Recipient
Kennesaw, GA (July 30, 2021) – Innovative Fitness today awarded the 2nd annual 2021 Chris Conti Memorial Grant to the City of Chatsworth, benefiting the city’s Police and Fire Departments. This year, all non-profits, public safety organizations, and public high schools in the state of Georgia were invited to apply. The brand-new fitness center will…
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Letters to Deployed Veterans
We all know how much receiving fun mail makes us excited and feel special. So for the month of July #IFS took time to write cards of gratitude for our deployed military. Not only was it our team that wrote cards, but also our family members took time out of their day to write a…
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Back to School Drive
#IFS saw a need in the community and jumped into action to fill it. In the month of July, Kids Care nonprofit partnered with the Cobb County Police Department and held a school supply drive called “Backing the Need.” Our team generously collected bookbags, supplies, and cleaning products. Kids Care organized drop-off locations at local…
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Food as fuel before and after workouts
Consuming the right foods before and after exercise can boost your results. Your body turns carbohydrates into fuel, which gives you the extra energy to power through that fitness class! After your workout, it is just as important to refuel following your workout. A combination of protein and carbohydrates can help you rebuild muscle. We…
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Why Core Strength is Important
Your core muscles are some of the most important in your body. They help you with everyday activities such as getting out of bed, bending over to grab something, and most importantly they help you stay upright. A strong core prevents pain and injuries: a strong core allows your muscles to keep your spine safe…
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Must Ministries Summer School Lunch Program
Millions of kids rely on school for regular meals. But in the summer, those meals disappear. Must Ministries, a nonprofit that addresses the basic needs of individuals, families, and children, is on a mission to distribute 540,000 meals across six counties in Georgia. For the month of June, #IFS collected a variety of nonperishable food…
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Darkness to Light Training
Innovative Fitness had the pleasure to partake in the prevention program called “Darkness to Light” through SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center,. This program teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. If your organization is interested in taking this course, we can connect you!
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Mark Wahlberg joins Power Plate
Mark Wahlberg joins the to the Power Plate family! The fitness icon and A-list actor is adding Power Plate Investor and Brand Ambassador to his resume, partnering with Power Plate to spread awareness of vibration training as part of a wellness-focused lifestyle. As a steadfast user of Power Plate for over 15 years, he’s certainly…
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Freemotion New Cardio Experience!
Powered by iFit, the 22 SERIES keeps users engaged with vivid imagery, motivational coaching, and auto-adjusting technology that delivers an immersive and interactive cardio experience. Available on all 22 series cardio equipment. Thousands of studio & outdoor workouts from around the globe Terrain matching technology, auto-adjust incline & resistance. Live Classes Free iFit access for…
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Tips for Exercising in Summer Heat
Summer is here, and that means so is the heat. When taking your workout outside, consider our five tips for exercising in the summer heat: Time of day is important: Times between 10am to 3pm are the hottest part of the day, if possible, try to avoid exercising outside during those times. Stay hydrated: See…
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HIIT benefits
HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. This type of training emphasizes short bursts of high- intensity exercises coupled with short recovery periods. HIIT sessions are shorter and more intense than steady-state workouts such as jogging and cycling that require longer time commitments. Check out the top benefits: It is efficient: HIIT is ideal for someone…
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