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David Millar wins stage 12 of the Tour de France. Good inspiration to get back on track and achieve your goals.
Last night I watched Scottish cycling champion, David Miller win the 12th stage of the Tour de France. At 226 kilometers is definitely one of the hardest mountain stages of Le Tour. There was no doubt that David Miller wanted this win and gave everything he had to cross the finish line in first. This was David Millar's first stage win since 2003. Coincidentally yesterdays win came 45 years after Tom Simpson, the first Brit to wear the maillot jaune (yellow jersey), died on the slopes of the Mont Ventoux after using a lethal mix of amphetamines and alcohol. Interestingly, David Millar is a reformed cycling doper won this stage clean and is proof that one can not only start over, but drugs aren’t necessary to succeed, even if others around you are giving into the pressure.

David Millar wins stage 12 of the Tour de France. Good inspiration to get back on track and achieve your goals.
Last night I watched Scottish cycling champion, David Miller win the 12th stage of the Tour de France. At 226 kilometers is definitely one of the hardest mountain stages of Le Tour. There was no doubt that David Miller wanted this win and gave everything he had to cross the finish line in first. This was David Millar's first stage win since 2003. Coincidentally yesterdays win came 45 years after Tom Simpson, the first Brit to wear the maillot jaune (yellow jersey), died on the slopes of the Mont Ventoux after using a lethal mix of amphetamines and alcohol. Interestingly, David Millar is a reformed cycling doper won this stage clean and is proof that one can not only start over, but drugs aren’t necessary to succeed, even if others around you are giving into the pressure.

Weight loss was not the best measurement for determing one’s progress in the gym. The tool I think is the most important for analyzing one’ physique is body fat, because a lower body fat is healthier for the body and also makes the body look better.

Weight loss was not the best measurement for determing one’s progress in the gym. The tool I think is the most important for analyzing one’ physique is body fat, because a lower body fat is healthier for the body and also makes the body look better.

There is no one formula for getting in shape. That is what makes fitness so fun! There are so many ways to work your body out and I have spent the last 18 years learning about them all. I have trained in Spinning, Kickboxing, Fittrek, Gliding, Bodypump, Bosu, Balletone, Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition, Personal Training, Zumba, Hip Hop, Kettlebell, Metcon, Urban Rebounding, Shockwave, and the list goes on. I have found it fascinating to learn about all the different types of fitness programs that are out there and it has convinced me that there really is something for everyone. Last week I had the opportunity to take Sh'Bam at the Merritt Athletic Club in Canton with fitness instructor, Katie Gunthrie, who had a ton of energy and made the workout really fun! It was a dance workout similar to Zumba with choreography that was simple, yet intense. I found myself sweating more than I expected, and having fun singing along with the music. For those of you that like to dance, check out this class on Monday nights at 5:15pm with Katie at the Canton Merritt. Go ahead, give it a try!

You can also check out the news interview with WBAL's Sarah Caldwell here: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/health/Sh-Bam-can-help-dance-off-the-pounds/-/9379230/15341172/-/k2rse5z/-/index.html

In Health and Happiness, Madeline Dolente

There is no one formula for getting in shape. That is what makes fitness so fun! There are so many ways to work your body out and I have spent the last 18 years learning about them all. I have trained in Spinning, Kickboxing, Fittrek, Gliding, Bodypump, Bosu, Balletone, Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition, Personal Training, Zumba, Hip Hop, Kettlebell, Metcon, Urban Rebounding, Shockwave, and the list goes on. I have found it fascinating to learn about all the different types of fitness programs that are out there and it has convinced me that there really is something for everyone. Last week I had the opportunity to take Sh'Bam at the Merritt Athletic Club in Canton with fitness instructor, Katie Gunthrie, who had a ton of energy and made the workout really fun! It was a dance workout similar to Zumba with choreography that was simple, yet intense. I found myself sweating more than I expected, and having fun singing along with the music. For those of you that like to dance, check out this class on Monday nights at 5:15pm with Katie at the Canton Merritt. Go ahead, give it a try!

You can also check out the news interview with WBAL's Sarah Caldwell here: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/health/Sh-Bam-can-help-dance-off-the-pounds/-/9379230/15341172/-/k2rse5z/-/index.html

In Health and Happiness, Madeline Dolente