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Re-Opening Issue!

Recipe Kids will LOVE!

Community Events are BACK!

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“And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.�

Meister Eckhart

Welcome to Re-Opening!

We are in the midst of a new beginning! While the coronavirus threat is still with us, we are reopening our lives, learning and adapting to new creative ways of living, working, caring, sharing and being with the ones we love and care about. Our community is strong and resilient, kind and giving, and we at FitLife are honored to live among you. North Atlanta FitLife is excited to see you out and about again and we will continue to pray for those affected by COVID-19. And, as August rolls around, we wish the BEST for our amazing teachers, school staff and our kids.

Be sure to tune into

FIT CHAT TV Find episodes under BLOG on our website at www.northatlantafitlife.com Hopefully, health, wellness and fitness has been a part of your quaran-routine. If not, it's never too late to start! We have two NEW gyms that have opened in our area:

On The Cover: There's a new fitness concept in town! 55 Fitness is OPEN and caters to adults aged 55 and above. Learn about their journey and their gym on page 10 and read their great tips in FIT BEYOND 55 on Page 13.

Kids will never know the Cinnamon Apple Waffles featured in FIT FARE, sponsored by 3:8 Juice & Eatery, are as healthy as they are delicious. Give them a try and let us know what you think on social media.

Eat the Frog Fitness offers readers a little variety in the FIT TIP on Page 5.

Has it been awhile since you've been to the dentist? In HEALTHY SMILE, HEALTHY YOU on Page 6, Imagix/Town Center Dental lists dental emergencies that you should take care of sooner than later.

Check out our FIT EVENTS calendar for live and virtual events, and look for us at events as we re-open. Can't wait to see you!

LIVE WELL. BE INTENTIONAL. CHOOSE HAPPY!

Eat the Frog Fitness Johns Creek 55 Fitness, Roswell

SUPPORT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES

Alpha OBGYN..............................................12 Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia............14 Eat the Frog Johns Creek.............................4 Fit Club International..................................14 Hidden Values..............................................12 Imagix/Town Center Dental........................7 North Atlanta FitLife HIRING.......................3

Norcross Fit Body Boot Camp......................12 Robert D. Fowler YMCA..................................16 Structural Based Therapy..............................15 Xquisite Marketing...........................................14 3:8 Juice & Eatery.............................................11 55 Fitness......................................................1, 13

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Fit Tip VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF FITNESS When it comes to working out the

muscles of your body, and achieving a total transformation, diversity is KEY. Perhaps you or someone you know has hit a fitness-oriented plateau, or has struggled to shed those last several pounds to reach their target weight.

Diversifying your workout is a key tactic to help push past the barriers holding you back, get OUT of your comfort zone, and finally achieve your ultimate fitness goals. Â Perhaps the biggest challenge with all the options out there is finding what works for you! Our bodies are genetically unique with individual experiences, so what works for a friend or family member may not work for you.

Do your due diligence and take time to explore the different kinds of exercise. A good starting point to narrow down the plethora of options is to relate the kind of exercise to what your specific fitness goals are. If completing a marathon is a big target for you, HIIT Training may not be the way to go. If your goal is to be more active with your kids, what might that activity ACTUALLY look like?

Cardio training, for instance, strengthens the cardiovascular system but depletes your muscle mass. Resistance training will increase muscle mass but reduce your flexibility and endurance. Yoga improves balance and flexibility but falls on the lower end of the intensity scale. By diversifying the kinds of workouts in your routine, a balanced exercise program, like a balanced diet, can prove vital to maximizing your efforts and efficiently reaching your fitness goals.

By: Jason Wells Eat the Frog Fitness, Johns Creek

Variety plays another crucial role in achieving your fitness goals when you begin mixing different types of exercises. Focusing on just one type of exercise or workout can create imbalances and may be counter to your goals.

Diversifying your workout is KEY!

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Healthy Smile, Healthy YOU

Common symptoms include a puss-filled abscess at the site of the infection as well as pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Problems with Fillings

Dental Emergency: Signs & Symptoms

Loose or lost fillings can interfere with your ability to chew properly and make you reluctant to smile. The affected teeth are also more vulnerable to infection and decay.

Bruxism When a dental emergency occurs, finding a dental office that offers sameday or walk-in emergency appointments is essential. If not promptly treated by a skilled emergency dentist, damaged teeth, oral infections, and other serious oral health issues can result in permanent tooth loss and other complications. The most obvious sign of an emergency dental issue is sudden or worsening tooth pain or sensitivity. The following are examples of pain-related dental issues that should not be ignored.

Lost Tooth When a tooth is knocked out completely, it can be highly upsetting. In many cases, the tooth can be saved with prompt attention.

Tooth Decay Tooth decay can happen no matter how well you take care of your teeth. It can create unbearable tooth pain that demands emergency dental care.

Grinding your teeth at night can cause damage to your teeth, such as chips, cracks and worn enamel, which merits urgent dental care. Persistent facial and mouth pain that radiates to the shoulders, neck, and ears are common symptoms of bruxism.

Strange Sinus Pressure If you have a sensation of sinus pressure that you can’t explain, it could have a dental origin. Problems like impacted teeth or dental infections could be culprits for uncomfortable sinus pressure, and they benefit from prompt treatment.

Other common dental issues that warrant a dental emergency include, acute tooth pain, sensitivity, fractured teeth, broken or lost crowns, and braces pain or damage to wires. Dental emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time, so it’s important to know these symptoms and where your nearest emergency dental office is for the health of your teeth and gums.

Abscessed Gum A damaged tooth can open the door to a serious bacterial infection of the tooth or gum.

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By: Imagix Dental/Town Center Dental

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Fit Events

July & August

Light Up the Corners Glow Run

Photo: David Winters

RUNNING GREAT AMERICAN 5K/FUN RUN Saturday, July 4th @7:30a North Gwinnett Church 4973 West Price Rd, Suwanee WE THE RUNNERS VIRTUAL AND LIVE Half Marathon/10K/5K Saturday, July 4th Wave Starts 7-10a Chattahoochee Pointe Park 5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Dr, Suwanee DIRTY SPOKES “SAWNEE MOUNTAIN” 4.0/3.1 TRAIL RUN Saturday, July 11th @8:00a Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 4075 Spot Rd, Cumming RACE LIKE A MOTHER & MINI MOTHER 5K/1K Saturday, July 18th @8:00a Community Cup 125 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming

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I DO MUSIC 5K Saturday, July 25th @ 8:00a Patchwerk Recording Studios 1094 Hemphill Avenue, Atlanta LOVE ROLLS 5K Saturday, August 1st @8:00a Suwanee Town Center, Suwanee HEART & SOLE 5K Saturday, August 8th @7:30a Avalon, Alpharetta ANDERBY BREWING’S SPRING BREW 5K Saturday, August 8th @8:00a 110 Technology Pkwy #200, Norcross BUTTON DOWN DASH 5K/10K Saturday, August 8th @7:30a Suwanee Town Center 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee MUSTARD SEED 5K Sunday, August 9th @8:00a Kids R Kids 3835 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek

LIGHT UP THE CORNERS GLOW RUN Saturday, August 15th @8:00p The Forum on Peachtree Pkwy Peachtree Corners AREA 13.1 ALIEN HALF MARATHON/5K/1K Saturday, August 15th @7:00p 575 Riverside Road, Roswell SUWANEE KIWANIS SHAMROCK 5K Saturday, August 29th @8:00a Suwanee Town Center Suwanee HAMMERS & HEELS WOMEN’S 5K Saturday, Sept 5th @8:30a 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta BOSTON BOUND MARATHON Sunday, Sept 6th @6:30a Kids R Kids, 4030 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suwanee

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Fit Events YOGA/FITNESS EAT THE FROG FITNESS, JC GRAND OPENING Saturday, August 8 2:00 - 6:00p 10945 State Bridge, Suite 402 Alpharetta YOGA ON THE GREEN Tuesdays until Sep 29 @ 8:30a Peachtree Corners Town Center

FARMERS MARKETS & FOOD TRUCKS MOVIE AT NEWTOWN PARK Friday, August 7th @ Dusk Pre-Show activities @7:00p Newtown Park, Johns Creek DRIVE-IN AT AVALON CONCERT SERIES Fridays @6:00p July 10th, July 24th, Aug 7th, Aug 21st Avalon, Alpharetta

VIRTUAL YOGA ON THE GREEN ON ZOOM FLICKS ON THE BRICKS Tuesdays @8:30a,Thru Sept 29th Saturdays @7:00 – 9:30p https://us02web.zoom.us/j/829885 July 11th, Aug 1st, Oct 3rd 27919 Peachtree Corners Town Center

COMMUNITY EVENTS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Saturdays @6:00p: Aug. 1, Aug. 29, & Oct. 3 Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park, Johns Creek BIG CONCERT SERIES Saturdays 5:30 – 9:30p July 25th, August 29th Peachtree Corners Town Center

10th ANNUAL SUWANEE BEER FEST Saturday, August 29th 1:00 – 5:00p Suwanee Town Center KENTUCKY DERBY AT AVALON Saturday, September 5th 3:00 – 9:00p Avalon, Alpharetta

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NIGHT MARKET – FARMERS MARKET AND MUSIC Fridays, 6:30 – 9:30p July 10th, Aug 7th, Sept 11th, Oct 9th Peachtree Corners Town Center ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12PM Located in the parking lot of Urban Hardware 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd #501 Alpharetta SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays @ 8:00a – 12:00p Town Center Park, Suwanee

***ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES. PLEASE ADHERE TO THESE GUIDELINES AND PRACTICE PROPER SOCIAL DISTANCING.***

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A NEW FITNESS CONCEPT INSPIRED

BY MOM Donna Skeen has been in the healthcare field for 40+ years. She is a psychologist and Director of a home health agency. Her cancer diagnosis in 2017 came as quite a surprise to her and her family as she has always been busy, energetic and healthy. Her treatment protocol called for physical therapy which helped immensely by improving her mobility, lowering her blood pressure, AND she lost weight and had more energy. After a year of physical therapy, her treatments were no longer covered by her insurance, but her doctor pleaded with her to continue exercising, to join a gym citing the improvements in her overall health. She wasn’t comfortable with the existing fitness center options, and remembered hearing the same sentiments previously from many of her own patients.

Her son, Brendan, had spoken with her for several years about

an idea for a new kind of gym, one designed and catered specifically to mature adults. 55 Fitness was born and now it’s OPEN! Brendan Skeen chose our area for the first 55 Fitness!

Located in the Ellard Village Shopping Center on Holcomb Bridge in Roswell, 55 Fitness is now open after a 3 month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

55 Fitness is a truly a revolutionary new fitness center option for adults 55 and older.

The gym is specifically designed to meet the needs of Baby Boomers and Seniors. They offer members an un-intimidating environment to improve their overall health and wellness within a supportive community of peers.

bioDensity The brand new facility features the bioDensity, a full lineup

of brand new Precor equipment, Queenax functional training, healthy refreshments, and a comfortable member lounge.

Members benefit from technology led independent circuit workouts, group training, & 1-on-1 personal training.

55 Fitness is the first fitness center in metro Atlanta to offer members the bioDensity. This groundbreaking system is an advanced exercise-based therapy shown to improve a number of medical conditions and health concerns in only one 30 Minute session per week. It is a safe and effective health and wellness product which, studies show, can build strength, increase bone density, improve functional movement, reduce cardiac risk and improve Type 2 diabetes...all of which can lead to an improved quality of life and reduced healthcare costs while providing a solution for those who are not able to commit to a typical exercise regimen.

Try 55 Fitness for free!

Stop by during normal business hours until August 31 to receive 2 complimentary workouts. They are also offering discounts and promotions to celebrate their opening.

Welcome, 55 Fitness!

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Fit Fare - Plant Based

CINNAMON APPLE WAFFLES Quick and Healthy Kid Friendly Breakfast

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free & Vegan

Ingredients:

Directions:

2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons of ground In a small dish, add ground flaxseed & water, shake or stir, and let set for 3 flaxseeds with 6 TBS water) minutes.

2 cups of rolled oats Then, add all ingredients into a blender 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and blend for 15 - 20 seconds. (or non-dairy milk beverage) Pour waffle batter into a waffle maker.

Meanwhile, dice apple & add to a 1 cup of water medium size bowl.

1 ripe banana Sprinkle with cinnamon and mix 1 medium apple together.

Top waffles with cinnamon apples and Cinnamon drizzle with maple syrup.

Maple Syrup Add almond or peanut butter for a boost of protein (optional) Peanut or almond butter (optional) Choose organic ingredients when possible! By: www.HealthyGroceryGirl.com

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Fit Beyond 55

5 Steps for Mature Adults to Make Exercise a Habit After COVID-19 The negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government-imposed restrictions go far beyond simply the economic impact. The physical health and overall wellness of many Americans has been negatively impacted and there is no other age group that has been more adversely affected than adults 55 and over.

Here are five steps to integrate exercise back into your daily life after COVID-19.

Check with your Primary Care Physician First They can advise activities that best meet your needs and inform you of the potential impact they could have on any pre-existing conditions.

Don't Overdo It When starting out it is important not to overdo it.

Overdoing your exercise routine in the beginning is the number one reason why people give up, so remember to pay attention to signals your body is sending you. If it hurts, don’t do it. If it makes you dizzy, stop.

Establish a Routine. Set Reasonable Goals.

When it comes to physical activity, the more you do, the more you can do. You will be setting yourself up for

failure if you expect to lose 20lbs or appear 10 years younger after a few visits to a gym. Instead, try imagining the best version of yourself that you can be right now, and commit to physical fitness as a lifelong project.

Exercise with Friends.

A supportive community of peers can lead to much better results. Working out with friends can be inspiring, make workouts fun, and make all the difference helping you achieve your goals.

Consult with a Personal Trainer While many aging Americans have chronic health problems and concerns about injury, a big barrier to getting enough exercise is often psychological. A trainer can help you overcome those fears and tailor a fitness plan to your specific strengths and limitations.

The benefits of regular physical activity are proven, from controlling stress levels, to strengthening your body’s immune response, and lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise may not be a cure for aging but it’s not just about living longer, it’s about improving your quality of life.

By: Brendan Skeen, 55 Fitness

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