Just over Interstate 10, Orange Theory Fitness is hosting its third fitness challenge this month since opening, where Ahwatukee residents have proven the challenge’s big-time results.

So, despite my best efforts to resist self-improvement (I bought a self-help book on how to avoid it), I finally had to bite the bullet one day and address my weight when I realized that: a) I was 53 years old; b) my knees were making funny popping noises when I walked up stairs; and c) me in a bathing suit currently violates six zoning ordinances.

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Which scenario would you prefer?

Among a sea of trendy diet fads, Ahwatukee Weight Loss aims to give patients a healthy, lifestyle change with their physician-supervised programs and simple combination of healthy eating with exercise.

Like any true celebrity, Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from “The Artist” and “Water for Elephants,” puts in his time on the treadmill.

The Olympic Trials for Track and Field begin today in Oregon, and Ahwatukee Foothills resident Lindsey Schnell plans to be ready. She will run the 800 meter in an attempt to earn a spot on the USA Olympic Team.

Orangetheory Fitness is having a grand opening for its new Ahwatukee location next week. The event will provide workout demonstrations, food, a raffle, and more. In addition, the first 50 people to arrive will receive gift bags full of fitness-related material.

Recess was my favorite period in school. After lunch (my second favorite period) it was time for the playground and tag. Sprinting, screaming, telling stories of close calls and reviewing the tactical use of home base, escape and pursuit strategies. Red faced, out of breath, and begging for more. It probably only lasted 20 minutes, but it seemed like hours. It was awesome.

Gift buying can be especially treacherous if the love-of-your-life struggles with weight. You don't have to say it; she doesn't have to own it (yet). Let's just internally acknowledge it and buy accordingly.

Gift buying can be especially treacherous if the love-of-your-life struggles with weight. You don't have to say it; she doesn't have to own it (yet). Let's just internally acknowledge it and buy accordingly.

Ahwatukee Foothills residents Tammy and Howard Teeter say they weren't really planning on opening a pet resort. But when their mobile dog training business became popular, customers were asking for it, so they decided it was time to find a storefront and stop housing dogs in their own home.

Fitness is a funny thing: We all want it, but most of us hate doing what (we think) is necessary to obtain it. Much of this angst is completely unnecessary - it's based on long-standing misconceptions that most people have about what it takes to have a lean, healthy, attractive body.

When Paul Lajoie, 76, came to the Banner Boswell Rehabilitation Center two weeks ago, he could not walk. In fact, he could not so much as sit up straight for any length of time. The staff members were having to use a two-person sliding board to transfer him around.

For Peggy Fleming, a lot of healthy choices boil down to simply paying attention.

Spring is here - time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when you do your spring cleaning and look for ways to rejuvenate your investment portfolio.

Spring is here - time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when you do your spring cleaning and look for ways to rejuvenate your investment portfolio.

A new program at Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is encouraging participants to do something good for themselves as well as for dogs in the shelter.

A new program at Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is encouraging participants to do something good for themselves as well as for dogs in the shelter.

When Terri Hearn went for a midday run on a Gilbert trail earlier this week, she was reminded just how menacingly the Arizona sun can beat down, even in early April.