Tamaria Brown, a double amputee, is an inspiration to us all at Riviera Fitness. She was a Hurricane Katrina survivor and former veteran carpenter has been a member of our Birmingham Gym for over a year now and has been an inspiration to us all.
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Are you stressed out? Our Birmingham Gym can help you relax. If your face isn’t red and your hand isn’t in a fist you might think you are clear. However that might not be the case. According to prevention.com your breathing might indicate how stressed you really are.
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We have known for years that exercise releases endorphines, making us temporarily feel better. But studies are currently showing that getting into shape can also be the most effective way to reduce long-term stress on our bodies as well. Loosing the extra thirty pounds around a person’s midsection can reduce stress on their cardiovascular system, lower their cholestrol, and blood pressure. The body no longer has to compensate and work extra hard to perform the same actions of somebody in shape.

Getting in shape can reduce stress as much as improving work enviroments, improving relationships, or getting out of debt.

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Careful out there ladies! Research is showing women to be at a higher risk of ACL strain and injury. For details on the findings and what makes women more injury-prone, read the entire article here…

Female Athletes At Higher Risk For ACL Strain