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5 Steps for better results
Guys, I've discovered the 5 Step blueprint for building the body of your dreams. Best of all, it's FREE. In fact, this plan will actually save you money. Ready? 1. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night. FREE! Doesn't cost you a thing, just some simple planning. 2....
Blythe is our FF Member of the Month!
Hi Blythe! Please tell us about yourself. I have lived in Anchorage most of my life. I am a dog mom to two awesome dogs. Current hobbies include gardening and training for the Lost Lake Run. How long have you been with FF, and what initially inspired you to seek us...
Loren is our FF Member of the Month!
Hi Loren! Please tell us about yourself. I'm married to Bonnie, who many of you probably know. Our son Charlie turned two in March (he's birthday buddies with Steph!). I am a photojournalist at the Anchorage Daily News, where I make photos and videos and occasionally...
Holly is our FF Member of the Month!
Hi Holly! Please tell us about yourself. Hi! I'm originally from South Dakota and followed two brothers and my dad to Alaska seven years ago. When I first moved up, I told myself that this Alaska adventure had a five year expiration date on it but after seven years I...
Brett is our FF Member of the Month!
Hi Brett! Please tell us about yourself. I am an Alaskan boy. I've lived in Anchorage for all of my schooling, and I was born here but for several very formative years (right after birth through right before Kindergarten) I lived in Petersburg, Alaska which is in the...
10 idiotic things happening in the gym
If you want to make progress, please read: These nuggets of wisdom are not revolutionary but they are important. These are simple observations I have made while training in commercial and hotel gyms, as well as what the latest research supports. And of course, my own...
Strengthening the Glutes Part 1
The Glutes are made up of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus. As a group, these muscles are responsible for hip extension, external rotation, internal rotation, and abduction in all three planes of motion (saggital, frontal and transverse)....
Genevieve is our FF Member of the month!
Hi Genevieve! Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in the Interior of Alaska - Delta Junction. My family is from the Ahtna Athabascan village of Mentasta but we ended up living in Delta due to a better job opportunity for my father. When I graduated from high...
Ann is our FF member of the month!
Hi Ann! Please tell us about yourself. I’ve been an Alaskan since 2000, when I moved to Anchorage to work as the health care reporter for the Anchorage Daily News. Prior to that, my now husband and I had been shooting photographs (him) and reporting (me) for a...
Mary is our FF member of the month!
Hi Mary! Please tell us about yourself. I'm a loyal and somewhat excitable Kansas City fan living with a New England fan. My victories have been few and far between. Our dog is named Brady, thanks to the Super Bowl in 2015. I only allowed it because I think our pup...
Bonnie is our FF member of the month!
Hi Bonnie! Please tell us about yourself Fun facts about me: I am a Play Therapist. Fred Rogers once said “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” I am...
Building a strong core with 5 unique exercises
The core muscles make up everything but your arms and legs. The abdominals, pelvic floor, lats and spinal erectors to name just a few. Visualize that for a second. Your torso, front and back, including your glutes are your core muscles. Performing countless crunches...