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Family Health & Fitness Day Details on our website!

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Inside: Tips & Recipes for Your Family's Health & Fitness

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Family Health and Fitness A legacy. It’s what you leave behind, what defines your place in this world. If you have children, they are part of your legacy. Why not leave them a legacy of health, wellness and fitness?

September 26th is National Family Health & Fitness Day. So, we decided to create an entire issue around Family Health & Fitness.

We even created an entire EVENT around the idea: the Fit Life EXPO which is actually ON National Family Health & Fitness Day. We want to help YOU on your health, wellness and fitness journey and hopefully have a positive effect on your legacy!

In this issue, pages 6-11 is a Special EXPO Section dedicated to businesses who are eager to connect with you at the FitLife EXPO. We hope you will join us for free exercise demo classes, giveaways, vendor booths, demonstrations, screenings, AND a FOOD DRIVE benefiting the food pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. We hope to see you on September 26th!

In this issue, FIT BEYOND 55, by 55 Fitness on page 15, explains just WHY exercise is beneficial at any age. It's a MUST! Our FIT TIP by Eat the Frog Fitness, Johns Creek, is our inspiration to leave a Legacy of Wellness. It's never too late! Check it out on page 5.

Cibo & Vino completely outdid themselves with the FIT FARE recipes on pages 18-19.

You will love how easy, delicious and healthy they are. When you make them, post and tag us! Love to hear what you think.

Refer often to the FIT EVENTS calendar! It's full of amazing events. We're making plans to connect and be active. Hope to see you out and about!

Be sure to engage with us on social media!

LIKE & FOLLOW @northatlantafitlife for more great content!

LIVE WELL. BE INTENTIONAL. CHOOSE HAPPY!

SUPPORT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES 55 Fitness.............................................10 & 16 Body Bar...........................................................8 Cibo and Vino................................................19 Cole Figures.....................................................8 Eat the Frog Johns Creek....................4 & 10 Elevate Fitness Studio.................................15 FitLife EXPO...................................................24 FitLife is HIRING............................................21 Hidden Values...............................................21 HydralIVe Therapy.........................................9 North Atlanta Family Dentistry...................2 Restore Hyper Wellness.............................20

Stress Remedies...............................................8 Stretch Zone......................................................7 Structural Based Therapy............................22 Synergy Health & Wellness............................6 The Joint...........................................................14 The Suits Team/KW ......................................21 Total Body Therapy.......................................11 Vitality Bowls...................................................20 WORKOUT Guide...........................................15 Youthtopia MedSpa.......................................23 Xquisite Marketing.........................................20

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Fit TIP

Sponsored by Eat The Frog Fitness, Johns Creek

A Legacy of Wellness 5 Tips to Get the Family Moving!

If sharing is caring, parents can bring life to the age-old sentiment by sharing best practices and healthy behaviors with their children. Habits start in the home and children typically mimic the learned behaviors of their parents. Families can get ahead of the game by creating a family health plan that consist of standard health checkups, group exercise outings, and planning healthy meals.

Standard Health Check-Ups - Parents AND kids should schedule and track routine checkups with their physicians. It is a good idea to keep a record of medical/dental information and history for access at any given time.

Planned Group Exercise/Outings - As with any fitness plan, having a specified goal is the best way to ensure success. Define the purpose behind your family’s activities and strategically plan events and exercises that work towards that objective. Many families plan outings and events around major holidays and birthdays, while some families take various smaller trips and adventures more frequently. Creating an effective fitness plan for your family doesn’t have to be rocket science. The goal is to be purposeful and committed together, sharing fun and educational experiences.

5 Ways To Get the Family Moving: Family Bike Trip or Walk - Walking or biking 1-2 days/week is a great way to share wellness.

Tracking steps or miles adds a measure of accountability.

adding an additional level of creativity to the mix.

Chores Can Be Fun - Adding some twists and challenges to the chores playbook can make chores bearable and even fun. Everyone knows that raking the leaves is always better when you know you can jump in the piles!

Family Fitness Events – Get other families, or your extended family, together for a good game of volleyball, softball or football. Team events teaches the element of “team spirit”, healthy competition, as well as how to win/lose.

Break Away From the TV - Selecting to be more active with the inclusion of family game night is an excellent way to take the attention away from the tv and tablets. It may be a good idea to include games that are competitive and noncompetitive.

Healthy Meal Planning should involve the entire family. Including the kids in the meal process instills a foundation of better decision making as it relates to nutrition. Kids can help mom and dad plan healthy meals, shop for groceries, and “planportion-prepare” the family’s favorite meals.

There are many free resources available such as nutrition.gov that help educate and layout steps to include in your family’s fitness planning.

The earlier we learn and begin to implement healthy habits, the more likely we are to create a legacy of better health and wellness awareness.

Try including some of these tips with your family and see how much fun your family has with leading a more fit life.

Sing and Dance - Few activities more enjoyable than dancing to your favorite songs! Dancing is a great way for families increase movement while

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FitLife EXPO SPECIAL SECTION Join Us for the

Connect with these businesses!

North Atlanta FitLife magazine will present the FitLife EXPO, taking place at Alpharetta City Center on September 26th, from 12:00-5:00pm. The event will feature local vendors and activities focused on health, wellness and fitness to promote an active and healthy lifestyle for our community.

North Atlanta FitLife is proud to partner with the City of Alpharetta to bring the FitLife EXPO to Alpharetta City Center for the first time. The FitLife EXPO will bring together vendors from all over the Atlanta Metro area for a fun-filled day of networking, fitness, health, and more. This is a FREE EVENT and will include free fitness classes, health screenings, giveaways, family fun, a food drive to stock the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities!

The FitLife EXPO is excited to welcome Presenting Sponsor, BODYARMOR/Coca Cola Bottling United. For more details on the EXPO, visit www.northatlantafitlife.com and follow the EXPO link.

Sign up on our website, www.northatlantafitlife, for GIVEAWAYS from many local partners! Vendor booths are available. Just click on any "Vendor Information" on our website.

Questions? Please contact info@northatlantafitlife.com.

You will not want to miss out on this opportunity to get connected in our community!

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Fit Events

September/October 2021

Alpharetta Farmers Market Alpharetta City Center

RUNNING ALPHARETTA FREE RUN CLUB Mondays @5:30p Saturdays @8a Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell St, Alpharetta

BIG PEACH SIZZLER 10K/5K Monday, September 6 @7:00a 10K - Chamblee to Buckhead 5K - Brookhaven to Buckhead Virtual - Your Choice

AREA 13.1 HALF MARATHON & BIG PEACH ALPHARETTA TERRESTRIAL 5K FREE RUN/WALK CLUB Saturday, September 11 @7:00p Mondays @6:30p 575 Riverside Rd, Roswell Wednesdays @6:30p VIRTUAL - AIR MARSHAL 5530 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta RUN2REMEMBER 5K BIG PEACH SUWANEE FREE Run or Walk RUN/WALK CLUB Saturday, September 11 thru Monday Group Walk @6:30p Sunday, September 26 Tuesday Group Run @6:30p ADMH RUN FOR HEALTH Women’s Run/Walk/Jog RUN/WALK/FUN RUN Wednesdays @9a Sunday, September 12 @9:00a Thursday Group Run @6:30p Brook Run Park 320 Town Center Ave, Suwanee 4770 N P'tree Rd, Dunwoody BOSTON BOUND MARATHON TEAM MAGGIE 5K/10K Sunday, September 5 @6:30a Saturday, Sept 18 @7:30a 3838 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Scenic Run Along the Creek Chattahoochee LABOR DAY DONUT King’s Court Chapel Corner of DASH/DOUBLE DASH 1K, 5K, Willeo Rd & Marietta Hwy 10, 15K Roswell Monday, September 6 @7:30a 6TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST Halcyon, Alpharetta CLUB 5K Saturday, September 18 @8:00a ***ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC, STATE North Gwinnett Church AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVID-19 4973 West Price Rd, Suwanee GUIDELINES. ***

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ALPHARETTA MAYORS CORPORATE CHALLENGE 5K Thursday, September 30 @ 6:30p 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta BOULDER DASH 5K/10K FITNESS RUN & CORPORATE CHALLENGE Saturday, October 16 @8:00a Northside Hospital-Forsyth 1200 N'side Forsyth Drive Cumming BIG PUMPKIN 5K Saturday, October 16 @8:00a Roswell Riverside Park 575 Riverside, Roswell SPOOKY SPIRITS 5K Saturday, October 16 @11:00a Suwanee Town Center BOOS-N-BREWS BEER MILE Saturday, October 30 @8:30a Halcyon, Alpharetta SHE RUNS FOR FUN 5K Saturday, November 13 @11a Anderby Brewery, P'tree Corners

YOGA/FITNESS AVALOM AT AVALON Wednesdays @6p April 7 - October 27 Avalon, Alpharetta

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Fit Events YOGA/FITNESS FREE FITNESS ALPHARETTA Free Barre, Yoga, Fitness & Zumba classes Brooke Street Park, Alpharetta Check www.alpharetta.ga.us Click Fitness Programs for times JOHNS CREEK FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS YOGA & BARRE Sundays @10a Mondays @ 6p Thursdays @10a Newtown Park, Johns Creek YOGA ON THE GREEN Tuesdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28 @8:30 – 9:30a Peachtree Corners Town Green

FAMILY DANCE PARTY Friday, Sept 3 @6:00 – 9:00p Friday, October 1 @6:00 – 9:00p Halcyon Forsyth, Alpharetta FLICKS ON THE GREEN Saturday, September 4 @7:00p Saturday, October 2 @7:00p Peachtree Corners Town Center 9/11 WE REMEMBER Saturday, Sept 11 @ 8:30a Alpharetta Town Green PUP-A-PALOOZA Saturday, September 11 @11:00a - 1:00p Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater Newtown Park, Johns Creek ARTISAN ROW AT THE FORUM Saturday, September 11 @10:00a – 2:00p The Forum on Peachtree Pkwy Peachtree Corners

FARM ANIMAL YOGA ON THE GREEN Saturday, September 11 @9:00a 10th ANNUAL PEACHTREE & 10:00a CORNERS FESTIVAL Halcyon, Alpharetta Saturday, September 18 @10:00a – 6:00p Peachtree Corners Town Center OBSTACLE

COURSE/TRAIL RUNS THE DRIVEN GAMES 15K CHALLENGE 5k trail/5k obstacle/5k endurance (Push – Pull – Carry) Saturday, October 23 @9:00a The Dahlonega Brewery 3003 Morrison Moore Pkwy Dahlonega

COMMUNITY EVENTS AVALON NIGHTS LIVE Fridays, @6:00 – 8:00p Through October Avalon, Alpharetta

OKTOBERFEST AT HALCYON Saturday, September 18 @10:00a – 5:00p Halcyon Forsyth, Alpharetta SOUNDS OF SEPTEMBER AT THE FORUM Saturday, Sept 25 @ 6:00p The Forum on Peachtree Pkwy Peachtree Corners DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, September 25 @ 9:00a – 7:00p FREE – Duluth Town Green

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TOUCH-A-TRUCK & COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY Saturday, September 25 @10:00a - 12:00p City Hall 11360 Lakefield Drive Johns Creek

*** FITLIFE EXPO *** Sunday, September 26 @12:00 – 5:00p Alpharetta City Center FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Saturday, October 2, @6:00 10:00p Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater Newtown Park, Johns Creek WIRE & WOOD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL Friday, October 8 @5:00p thru Saturday, Oct 9 @11:00p Alpharetta City Center,Alpharetta

FARMERS MARKETS & FOOD TRUCKS HALCYON FARMERS MARKET March 23 – December 21 Tuesdays, 4 -7p Halcyon, Alpharetta DULUTH FARMERS MARKET June 24, 4 - 8p Duluth Town Green ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET April 3 - October 30 Saturdays, 8:30a - 12p Alpharetta City Center SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET May 1st– September 25 Saturdays, 8a-noon Suwanee Town Center

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Sponsored by 55 Fitness

Fit Beyond 55

Get Up! Get Out! Get Off Your Bum! 5 Benefits of Exercise for Mature Adults (or Anyone!)

You hear it all the time…exercise is good for you. But why? There are innumerable studies all with the same conclusion, physical activity and exercise for older adults helps to improve mental and physical health. Below are 5 reasons to get up off your bum!

made into a fun social event. Maintaining strong social ties is important for aging adults to feel a snese of purpose and avoid feelings of loneliness or depression.

1. Prevent Disease Studies have shown that maintaining regular physical activity can help prevent, and even reverse, many common diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. In these unsure COVID times, it is also important to take note that exercise greatly improves overall immune function. Even light exercise, such as walking, can be a powerful tool for preventable disease management.

2. Improved Mental Health The mental health benefits of exercise are nearly unlimited. Exercise causes your body to release endorphins which act as stress relievers and leave you feeling happy and satisfied. In addition, exercise has been linked to improving sleep, which is especially important for older adults who often suffer from insomnia and disrupted sleep patterns.

3. Decreased Risk of Falls Older adults are at a higher risk of falls, which can prove to be potentially disastrous for maintaining independence. Exercise improves strength and flexibility, which also helps to improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls.

4. Social Engagement Whether you join a gym, go to group fitness classes or join a walking club, exercise can be

5. Improved Cognitive Function Regular physical activity and fine-tuned motor skills benefit cognitive function. A multitude of studies suggest a lower risk of dementia for physically active individuals, regardless of when you begin a routine.

Exercise is good for you; it’s just a matter of making it a priority and habit in your daily life. In the aging population, exercise has been shown to prevent disease, lower the risk of falls, improve mental health and well-being, strengthen social ties, and improve cognitive function. Regardless of your age, we hope this will motivate you to incorporate exercise into your life.

By: Brendan Skeen, 55 Fitness 55 Fitness is a boutique fitness center in Alpharetta catering to Adults 55 and over. Our personal trainers are specially certified to accommodate the needs of mature adults. Learn how we can help you achieve your fitness goals. Together we can make 2021 the best year yet!

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Fit Fare

Sponsored by Cibo & Vino

Tuscan Chicken:

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Transfer the chicken onto a sheet pan and finish in the oven. Cook until 160, take them out of the oven and let rest.

4 each - 8 oz Chicken Breasts 4 each - Roasted Artichokes 4 each - Sundried Tomatoes 2 ounces - Shallots 1 ounce - Garlic 2 cups – Spinach ½ cup – White Wine 1 each – Lemon ¼ cup – Olive Oil Salt and Pepper To Taste

4. While chicken is cooking in the oven, you want to cook the remaining ingredients.

5. In the same medium skillet, cook shallots and garlic in olive oil at a medium heat. Be careful to not let them burn.

6. Add artichokes and sundried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté until slightly charred.

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside. You want your chicken to come up to room temperature before you start cooking.

3. In a medium skillet, cook chicken breasts at a medium high heat until brown on both sides.

7. De-glaze the pan with the white wine.

8. Add spinach and cook until slightly wilted.

Plating: Shingle chicken on a platter and place your vegetable mixture over the top of your chicken. ENJOY!

Enjoy with Roasted Garlic and Parsley Potatoes!

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Fit Fare Roasted Garlic and Parsley Potatoes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound – Red Potatoes 1 cup – Roasted Garlic 1 cup – Fresh Parsley

½ cup – Good Olive Oil 1 cup – Grated Parmesan Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Boil red potatoes until they are soft.

Once they have cooled slightly, cut them into quarters.

3. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.

4. Toss potatoes in the olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Place on pan.

5. Roast in the oven until golden brown.

6. Remove from oven and place in a bowl. Toss in parmesan cheese and serve.

Thank You, Cibo & Vino!

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