Smart steps for choosing a gym in 2013
The piece urges careful gym shopping as 2013 begins, citing 51.4 million Americans using fitness centers in 2012 and average 102.5 gym visits in 2011. It advises test runs, comparing plans, low initiation fees, end of month signups, and local options like YMCAs. It also notes many members belong to multiple clubs to balance work and home proximity.
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Early lunch linked to greater weight loss in study
A Spanish study of 420 dieters on a Mediterranean plan found those who ate lunch before 3 pm lost about 22 pounds over 20 weeks while late lunchers lost 17 pounds. Breakfast and dinner timing showed no link to final weight, suggesting meal timing may influence weight management.
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International Journal of Obesity
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Harvard Medical School
Boston
Spain
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