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"I have been working out for weeks and I am losing weight, but I see more cellulite!  What does that mean?"

Cellulite is the bane of so many and it is further a frustration if the more one works-out the more prominent the rippling effect seems to become.  Cellulite is dimpled fat that we still don't know much about.  It can be caused by genetic factors, activity level, and diet, but is commonly seen in overweight women.

What research has shown is that while you may be seeing overall body weight changes, stubborn thigh fat may continue to hold on and be the last area in which fat-loss occurs.  This research was mainly conducted with women who had used a fad-diet, liquid diet, or bariatric surgery for fat-loss and not women who were active.  We have seen that cardio-intense workouts can greatly increase fat-loss and lessen the amount of cellulite on the body.  However, it is important to remember that cardio must be varied and the amount of time must be increased, over a period of time (up to 6 months to a year) in order for someone to begin to see fat-loss and cellulite reduction.

So, hit the tredmill, add some road work, or come take a boxing class to increase the amount of calories expelled in a session.  Let's keep your body guessing and let's win this battle, ladies!

The Milford Senior Center in Michigan is offering a cool opportunity for seniors to get a quick tutorial on self defense tactics on May 12 for a cost of a whopping $5.

"Eye Fight Back" is a self defense program which combines techniques used by police officers, military personnel and professional boxers. Developed by a group of family members who have backgrounds in the U.S. armed forces, boxing and law enforcement, Eye Fight Back is said to build confidence, teach people defense skills and improve physical fitness.

I have not seen anything like this in Maryland.  It is something we should consider doing at Club One Fitness.