Health & Fitness

TRUHIT FITNESS OPENS NEW NORTERRA LOCATION

TruHIT Fitness is excited to open Monday-Friday from 5:30am- “We’re very excited to bring TruHIT us unique. We take the time to unannounce their new Norterra 11:30am, closed from 12-4, and to the neighborhood,” said Jared derstand their fitness journey, their location will open June 1, reopen 4-7:30pm. Weekend hours Barnum, franchisee owner. “Not overall objectives and the results 2017. Jared and Jodi Barnum and will be Saturday only 8-11am. only is TruHIT a great work out, it they want to see. From there, we Mike and Jenni Schreiber are the is also a great community provid- provide a right-sized personalized franchisee owners and the new TruHIT’s philosophy combines per- ing support for nutrition, fitness and approach to fitness that is tailored to location is at 1125 W. Pinnacle sonal group training and workouts, a creating life changing results.” their lifestyle.” Peak Dr., Phoenix, Ariz. 85027. customized meal and nutrition plan The brand new 4,600 square foot combined with high intensity train- The official grand opening celebra- About TruHIT Fitness: gym will be equipped with an on- ing. The locally owned gym started tion will be July 9, 2017 and the Founded by Ken & Shelley Fearer site daycare and a state of the art with 150 members and has grown start of the first monthly challenge at in 2013, TruHIT Fitness was created personal group training and workout to over 1,000 members at six Valley the Norterra location. The monthly to build a community dedicated to area. The Norterra location will be locations. challenges are called Fit Camp both exercise and nutrition. TruHIT Challenge and they are free for 4 has created a fitness facility with weeks to new members. During the members in mind by offering flexgrand opening, TruHIT will be giv- ible class schedules and energetic ing away swag bags complete with group training, combined with india t-shirt or tank top, a sticker and vidual goal tracking, child care for water bottle, to the first 50 member- the busy parent and personalized ships. Classes are approximately 1 nutrition plans, all provided at the hour long and focus on HIIT (High most affordable monthly fees. The Intensity Interval Training). Month- motto is “20% exercise, 80% nutrily memberships are priced at $99 tion; 100% MINDSET”; we live for unlimited classes or guests can and breathe these principles every enjoy a $15 drop in class rate. day. Franchisees are available in Arizona and throughout the United According to Ken Fearer, TruHIT States. To learn more or inquire founder, “Fitness is not a one-size- about becoming a franchisee owner, fits-all model and that’s what makes visit: http://truhitfitness.com/.

DENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN’S ‘BABY TEETH’

Parents and caregivers may investment of only a few minutes each • Consider introducing toothpaste for “Adults can also reinforce the imporbe underestimating the day on the part of parents and care- children who are two and older and tance of oral health by their attitudes,” importance of dental care for givers, coupled with regular dental are able to follow directions to spit adds Dr. Monti-Markowski. “Encourchildren’s “baby teeth.” According checkups, goes a long way in creating after brushing. The American Den- aging good habits and showing a posito the Centers for Disease Control healthy smiles to last a lifetime,” says tal Association recommends using tive manner when visiting the dentist and Prevention, only 63 percent of Dr. Diane Monti-Markowski, clinical fluoride toothpaste about the size of a can lay the foundation for children children ages two to four see the program director for Cigna Dental. grain of rice for children younger than to maintain healthy teeth throughout dentist at least annually. three years old and a pea-size amount their lives.” She offers these oral hygiene tips for for children three to six years old. By (StatePoint) Most dental benefits cover preventive those caring for small children: age three or four, your child should care visits twice a year with no out- be able to brush with your superviof-pocket costs, and these visits are • Plan to have your child visit the sion. important for small children. dentist by his or her first birthday or within six months after the first teeth • Make brushing fun. Let your Baby teeth, (also known as primary appear. child pick out the color of his or teeth), play an important role in a her toothbrush. Play a favorite child’s overall healthy development. • As a child’s teeth start to come in, song or set a timer to help children If cavities begin and are left untreated, brush them gently twice a day with a understand that good brushing they can become painful and possibly child-sized toothbrush and water. takes about two minutes twice a infected. Loss of these teeth prema- day. turely may impact eating, speaking, • Begin flossing a child’s teeth daily learning and self-esteem. Baby teeth when there are two teeth that touch. Find more tips at Cigna.com/ help guide the way for permanent dental-resources. For detailed teeth to erupt into proper position. • Do not put your baby to sleep with questions or concerns about a a bottle of formula, milk, juice or any child’s oral health, it is important “Tooth decay is preventable. The other liquid other than water. to consult a dentist.