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ALPHARETTA|DULUTH JOHNS CREEK|SUWANEE PEACHTREE CORNERS

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Look how far you've come...then keep going!

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Congratulations FitLife family! Look how far GIVEAWAY ALERTS: we've come... together. It's not over, but we 3:8 Juice & Eatery is giving away a 3-day Reset keep learning and adapting to new, different and Juice Cleanse. creative ways of living life. You all have Fundracers is giving away one free bib for the impacted our community in selfless and amazing Great American 5K on July 4th! ways! Congrats to all our graduates. We salute Register to win either or both on our website. you, your tenacity and your future. And, we will Try making homemade hummus! FIT FARE, continue to pray for those affected by COVID-19. sponsored by 3:8 Juice & Eatery shares a This digital only issue is one way we've "pivoted" fantastic recipe on Page 7 and has a 10% off during our shelter at home directives. But, we'll coupon on Page 6. be back in print in July. So be on the lookout!

55 Fitness will open its doors in June! Pages 12In the meantime, be sure to tune in to 13 give us practical tips on returning to the gym.

FIT CHAT TV Look for the next episode on our Facebook or Instagram pages, or see past episodes 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! Many gyms are open, and still also offering fitness at home options.

Yes, there are FIT EVENTS happening! Check out the calendar for events offered, both virtual and live.

Hang in there ya'll! Life is good... different, but GOOD!

CONNECT. ENCOURAGE. INSPIRE!

SUPPORT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia..................2 Eat the Frog Johns Creek................................3 Structural Based Therapy...............................4 3:8 Juice & Eatery..............................................6 North Atlanta FitLife HIRING.........................11 55 Fitness..........................................................14

Imagix/Town Center Dental.........................16 Norcross Fit Body Boot Camp.....................17 Robert D. Fowler YMCA.................................18 Fit Club International.....................................23 Xquisite Marketing..........................................24

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Fit Fare

best oil-free hummus

ingredients 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 cloves garlic Juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos Âź cup water or vegetable broth

directions Blend all ingredients into a thick paste.

You can also customize this recipe by adding one or more of the following: 2 TB toasted sesame seeds; 1 fresh jalapeĂąo, seeded and chopped 1 roasted and chopped red bell pepper 1 cup Kalamata olives; 1 bunch fresh mint 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup cooked eggplant

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SUSTAINABLE HOME UPGRADES FOR BETTER HEALTH Drapes can be difficult to clean, When you're on a quest to create a which means they can trap dirt, dust home environment that promotes and other allergens that tarnish air wellness, it can be difficult to know quality. Many blinds use synthetic where to begin. One easy solution is to materials, making them less than look for small changes that improve ideal earth-conscious options. your personal well-being while also Your best bet is bamboo or wood promoting a better environment overall. treatments that are certified as ecofriendly and easy to keep clean.

Consider these sustainable projects and

changes for a healthier, happier household:

Lessen the laundry load.

Reducing the amount of laundry you do not only saves time but is also Rethink window treatments. better for the environment. Washing Windows can affect a home in numerous ways, both good and bad. On clothes accounts for 15-40% of the water consumption for an average the upside, ambient light is a natural family of four, according to Home mood-boosting alternative to energyWater Works, and the annual energy hungry fixtures. Windows add character, consumption of typical electric and the right window treatments can clothes dryers often equals the cost play an essential role in a decorative of running a new energy-efficient scheme. In the winter, windows can also refrigerator, clothes washer and be natural conveyors of the sun's heat, dishwasher combined. reducing your reliance on energy.

You may also be surprised to learn that the window treatments you choose to help manage light and climate can play a big role in your home's health and sustainability.

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An alternative like a heated towel rack uses less energy than a standard dryer (about the same amount of electricity as a few light bulbs).

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Not only does an option like a heated towel rack save energy and time by reducing the frequency of washing towels, it keeps them dry and free of mold and mildew between washes. Plus, wrapping up in a warm towel can help reduce joint stiffness and muscle spasms, according to research by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. With many affordable mounted and free-standing models made from 100% recyclable, marine-grade stainless steel, and custom color options available, it can be easy to add a stylish accent to bathrooms, laundry rooms or mudrooms.

Reduce household chemicals.

It may seem that the stronger, the better is the best approach when it comes to fighting dirt and germs, but in fact, there are many negative health and environmental impacts

from harsh cleaners. Opt instead for more natural formulas that deliver the same clean with fewer synthetic ingredients..

Aside from cleaners, there are likely numerous other sources of potentially risky chemicals throughout your home, including furniture, clothing and bedding that requires dry cleaning. Products containing chemical dyes and synthetic materials are not only potential irritants, they often also carry the weight of lesser earth-friendly production practices.

Linens made from natural materials may help you avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals, and you can readily find options that help alleviate concerns about allergens and allow you to support sustainable manufacturing practices.

Learn more about sustainable products and ideas for a health-conscious home at ambaproducts.com.

Source: Amba Products Family Features

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Fit Events

RUNNING

COOL DADS ROCK VIRTUAL 5K All the month of May and until Father's Day. www.fundracers.org RUNNING OF THE LEPRRECHAUNS VIRTUAL RUN May 15th and May 31st https://runsignup.com/Race/ GA/Alpharetta/runningleprec hauns RIPPLE RUN 5K/1K VIRTUAL RACE + NONPROFIT EXPO Saturday, May 30 https://www.active.com/dunw oody-ga/running/distancerunning-virtual-events/ripplerun-5k-1k-virtual-racenonprofit-expo-2020 ULTRA VIRUS 12 HOUR Saturday, May 30 https://runsignup.com/Race/ GA/Anywhere/UltraVirus12H our

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LADY TUTU VIRTUAL 5K RACE Saturday, May 30 https://runsignup.com/Race/GA /Atlanta/LadyTutuVirtual5kRac eAtlanta

QUARUNTINE VIRTUAL 5K June 13 – 21 https://www.active.com/sandiego-ca/running/distancerunning-virtualevents/quaruntine-5k-2020

VIRTUAL RACE TO CURE SARCOMA ATLANTA Saturday, June 6 @8:00a Suwanee Town Center, Suwanee https://allevents.in/suwanee/virt ual-race-to-cure-sarcomaatlanta2020/200018922713001? ref=eventlist-lj4#

BLAST & DASH 5K Saturday, June 20 @8:00a Kids R Kids Johns Creek 3835 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek

RIVER RUN FOR HOPE 5K/10K/Mile VIRTUAL RUN Saturday, June 6 @7:00a Roswell http://riverrunforhope.com/ HOTLANTA VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON & 5K Sunday, June 7 https://www.hotlantahalf.com ST. BRENDAN’S THE NAVIGATOR *VIRTUAL 5K* Saturday, June 13 @ 8:00a https://www.fivestarntp.com/rac es/The-Navi-Gator-5K

3rd ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN 5K LIVE RUN Saturday, July 4th Little Mulberry Park, Dacula www.theusa5k.com Register to WIN one free race bib at www.northatlantafitlife.com WE THE RUNNERS VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON, 10K/5K Saturday, July 4 https://runsignup.com/Race/GA /Cumming/WeTheRunnersHalf Marathon10k5kandSparklerTro t

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Fit Events YOGA/FITNESS

NEWTOWN PARK FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS Most Saturdays through October @10:00a Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park https://www.johnscreekga.go v/calendar

AVALON SUMMER CORNHOLE LEAGUE Tuesdays, Jun 9 - Jul 28 (7 Tuesdays) Avalon, Alpharetta

VIRTUAL YOGA ON THE GREEN Tuesdays until Sep 29 @ 8:30a https://www.facebook.com/e vents/183438459429539/ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82 988527919 (will be the same every week).

IMPORTANT: please join 510 minutes early so you can be let in the class

VIRTUAL YOGA ON THE GREEN ON ZOOM Tuesdays, April 28 – Sept 29th@8:30am

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MINI MARKET Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12PM Located in the parking lot of Urban Hardware 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta

55 FITNESS GRAND OPENING Monday, June 1 @8:00a – 7:00p 8470 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Ellard Village, Alpharetta

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Saturdays: June 5, Aug. 1, Aug. 29, & Oct. 3 @6:00p Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park, Johns Creek

YMCA GROUP EXERCISE CLASS @HOME Request to join Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/ groups/203245861096434/a bout/

COMMUNITY EVENTS COPING WITH COVID WELLNESS WEBINAR Tuesdays, May 12 - June 16 12:00 - 12:45p http://www.heartfulness.org

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FARMERS MARKETS & FOOD TRUCKS

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 GUIDELINES. PLEASE ADHERE TO THESE GUIDELINES AND PRACTICE PROPER SOCIAL DISTANCING.***

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Fit Beyond 55 However, gyms don't necessarily pose a risk greater than any other public space.

Based on the research so far ,COVID-19 appears to spread primarily through close personal contact with an infected person.

COVID-19 Not Found in Sweat The COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and as communities begin to ease restrictions, it's important to keep taking steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 when you visit a gym or public space.

You should always follow the guidance of the public health officials where you live keeping in mind that restrictions vary among cities and states. If you're at higher risk of serious illness, you might consider delaying a return to the gym at this time.

Like all public spaces where people gather, gyms and fitness centers are places where viral illnesses, including COVID-19, can spread. The shared weights and exercise equipment, sweaty stretching areas, and heavy breathing may cause you anxiety.

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When it comes to the gym, there’s some good news: "We know that the coronavirus is not found in sweat,” says Amesh Adalja, M.D., an infectious disease physician, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security.

COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, appears to spread primarily when people cough or sneeze and respiratory droplets land on other people or surfaces nearby. “Heavy breathing during exercise won’t shed the virus, but it’s coughing or sneezing that we’re concerned about” says Manish Trivedi, M.D., director of the division of infectious diseases and chairman of infection prevention and control at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.

"We know that the coronavirus is not found in sweat"

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Respiratory droplets can spread up to six feet, which is why public health officials recommend putting this distance between yourself and others. Objects in the gym that are touched frequently, including exercise machines, mats, and dumbbells could potentially serve as a reservoir for viruses and other germs because people may cough into their hands and then use equipment.

Also be vigilant about cleaning equipment before and after using it. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and/or use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol before and after your workout. Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth at all times.

Avoid touching anything to your face, such as a towel, that has been in contact with any communal surfaces. Perhaps most importantly, if you do not feel well you should under no circumstances visit a gym.

Whether your gym is doing extra cleaning or not, your own actions are vital for protecting the health and safety of yourself and the other gym members.

By: Brendan Skeen 55 Fitness https://55plus.fitness/

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Local Trail Guide

Miles of trails in your own back yard! Here's a list of some of our local gems. Please share your feedback on our North Atlanta FitLife Facebook page.

Jones Bridge Trail

ALPHARETTA

JOHNS CREEK

Big Creek Greenway – 8 miles 3104-3122 Kimball Bridge Road

Newtown Park – 2 miles 3150 Old Alabama Road

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center – 3 miles 9770 Autrey Mill Road

Jones Bridge Trail – 4.6 miles 9065 Barnwell Road, Chattahoochee National Recreation Area

Webb Bridge Park – 1.4 miles 4780 Webb Bridge Road

Rock Mill Park – Attached to the Greenway.

3100 Kimball Bridge Road

Garrard Landing Park Loop – 1.2 miles 8000 Holcomb Bridge Road

Wills Park – 1.7 miles 11925 Wills Road

SUWANEE Sims Lake Park – 1.2 miles 4600 Suwanee Dam Road

Suwanee Creek Greenway – 6.3 miles 375 Buford Highway

Settles Bridge Park Extended Loop Trail – 2.1 miles 2.4 mile Extended Loop 298 Johnson Road

George Pierce Park – 1.2 miles & 2.6 miles 55 Buford Hwy

DULUTH

McDaniel Farm Park – 3 miles 3251 McDaniel Road

Bunten Road Park – 1.5 miles 3180 Bunten Road

Shorty Howell Park – 1.25 miles 2750 Pleasant Hill Road

WP Jones Memorial Park – 1 mile 3770 Pleasant Hill Road

PEACHTREE CORNERS

Simpsonwood Park – 3.1 miles 4511 Jones Bridge Circle

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Opening in phases closely following protocols set forth by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Georgia Department of Public Health.

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YMCA METRO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES

PHASED APPROACH TO REOPENING BRANCHES FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://YMCAATLANTA.ORG/

Atlanta (May 12, 2020) — The YMCA of Metro Atlanta today announced seven locations will reopen with limited amenities on May 15 as the organization begins a phased approach to opening Atlanta-area locations. Additional Y branches will open May 25 and June 1, respectively.

Phase one will closely follow protocols set forth by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Georgia Department of Public Health, including regular temperature checks, designating entry and exit points, cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces and shared spaces, social and physical distancing, spacing of fitness equipment, wearing of masks and controlling traffic patterns inside the facility. Additionally, all activities will be limited to individual workouts with trained staff positioned to monitor and enforce social distancing.

For Y branches opening May 15, only the wellness space will be available.

Starting May 18, lap swim, group exercise and select tennis facilities will be available by online reservation.

“The health and safety or our Y members, staff and community remains our top priority,” said Lauren KoonAs operations normalize, the Y will pivot to phase two in mid-June, which includes re-opening additional areas within Y facilities for broader use. Further progression will continue through additional phases in July and August which will reflect services and activities similar to YMCA operations pre-COVID-19.

A full list of locations and opening dates can be found below. In a few instances, some Y branches may open for youth programming prior to a branch opening for member services. _____________________________________________________

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May 15 Carl E. Sanders YMCA - 1160 Moores Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 Northwest Family YMCA - 1700 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152 East Lake Family YMCA - 275 E Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30317 Northeast Cobb Family YMCA - 3010 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30062 Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA - 5600 W Jones Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Summit Family\Fayette Outdoor YMCA - 1765 GA-34, Newnan, GA 30265 Covington Family YMCA - 2140 Newton Dr NE, Covington, GA 30014

May 25 Cowart Family YMCA - 3692 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319 Ed Isakson/ Alpharetta Family YMCA - 3655 Preston Ridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005 The Villages at Carver Family YMCA - 1600 Pryor Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA - 2985 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA - 1055 E Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA 30062 Arthur M. Blank Youth YMCA - 555 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

June 1 Forsyth County Family YMCA - 6050 Y St, Cumming, GA 30040 Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA - 2220 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 South DeKalb Family YMCA - 2565 Snapfinger Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 Wade Walker Park Family YMCA - 5605 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30088 G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA/ Cherokee Outdoor YMCA - 151 Waleska St, Canton, GA 30114 Decatur Family YMCA - 1100 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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HEALTHY RESTAURANT GUIDE Looking for restaurants with a fresh, healthy menu? Our guide was created for YOU! These restaurants offer healthy choices for all tastes, vegetarian & vegan options, some source ingredients locally, and all have at least a 4-star rating on Yelp. AND, they deliver or have curb-side pick up. Visit our website for updates.

3:8 JUICE & EATERY Smoothies, Juices, Lunch, Snacks, Vegan 5250 Windward Pkwy (770) 680-2411 10% off coupon on Page 6

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN New American, Vegan, Vegetarian 2140 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta (470) 336-1516

VITALITY BOWLS Healthy Restaurant, Smoothies Commerce Street, Alpharetta (770) 680-2519

AVOCADO VEGAN CAFÉ & JUICE BAR Juice, Smoothies, Vegan, Sandwiches 11105 State Bridge, Alpharetta (770) 752-9333

L’THAI ORGANIC CUISINE & WINE BAR Organic, Gluten-free, Vegan Friendly Thai 5450 Peachtree Pkwy, P'tree Corners (770) 807-7684

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VEGREEN VEGAN FUSION RESTAURANT 100% Vegan 3780 Old Norcross Rd, Duluth (770)495-8828

MY STIR FRY Fresh Asian Fusion, New American 58 Canton St, Alpharetta (678) 579-5911

2B WHOLE GLUTEN FREE BAKERY Gluten-Free, Bakeries, Desserts 42 Milton Ave, Alpharetta (470) 395-5248 SALATA Salad Bar, Wraps, Soup Numerous locations in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Peachtree Corners

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CLEAN JUICE Organic Juice, Smoothies, Snack 2500 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta (470) 361-2035

KALE ME CRAZY Café & Juice Bar, Vegan options 50 Canton St, Alpharetta (470)-509-5744

ZOES KITCHEN Fresh Made Mediterranean, Vegan Options Numerous locations in Johns Creek, Alpharetta

FLAVOR JUICERY Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls 4620 Kimball Bridge Road Alpharetta (678) 620-3954

FRESHII Salad, Fast Food, Vegetarian 12460 Crabapple Road Alpharetta (470) 233-7036

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