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Fitness continues to be an ever-evolving industry, paving its ever-unique path with ways for people to improve their health and overall lifestyle.

On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, are joined by featured guest, Amy Boone Thompson, who will discuss bringing fitness to the forefront not just for the US but to the World.

Thompson has been involved in the fitness and sports fields for three decades. From fitness professional to CEO, she has participated in many different aspects of fitness. 

They will explore their journeys in personal training and what career paths are possible for up-and-coming fitness professionals.

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Let’s be honest, pets make everything better.

There’s nothing better than walking through the front door and sitting there, waiting for you, is Fido. There is no greater joy at the end of the day than seeing your "best friend" where all they want to do is greet you and let you know that you've been missed.

Yes, we realize that this isn't the scene for every pet owner, but the physical, mental, and emotional benefits are proving to be there when it comes to the health benefits of owning a pet.

On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, share their experiences of having pets and some of the studies on why millions of others do, too.

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If there's been injury in sports, there's been the question, “What do we do now?” There have been different camps on what to do from icing immediately to not icing at all.

On this “Random Fit, hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, explore the different practices as it's been applied over the years and why.

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When the weather is right running on an outdoor trail, swimming at the beach, or meditating at the park can be ideal places to challenge the body, or relax the mind. Sometimes the great outdoors can be more harmful than helpful when it comes to your health.  

On this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, detail a plan of attack when outdoor pollutants hurt you more than the exercise session helps you.

Don’t worry, this episode promises not to pollute your brain!

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Exercise has more benefits than people realize. Through movement, you’ll look better at the beach, enhance endurance in everyday activities, and finish the race that you've had on your bucket list. Challenging the body can help someone live a longer, healthier, and happier life. 

On this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, detail guidelines for disease and exercise, and how more intense and frequent bouts can improve quantity and quality of life.  

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Fitness and performance training at elevation can reap great benefits if done correctly. The rapid transition to higher elevations can affect upwards of 50% of the people that ascend to high altitudes. 

On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explore the good, bad, and the ugly of training at altitude.

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Most people who have a gym membership will walk past the dreaded Stair Climber while those searching for a challenging cardio session know where to find it. Climbing stairs to get from floor to floor or climbing stairs that are constantly disappearing out from underneath will truly work both heart, muscle, and spirit. 

On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, explore the benefits of using this often avoided, yet highly rewarding, method of climbing to better fitness.  

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For as long as gyms have been in existence, there's been the age-old question, "Do my cardio first or lift weights?"

In this encore presentation of “Random Fit,” NASM Master Instructors, and hosts, Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, explore which element works best when programming, different options to “warm up” if you opt to wait on the cardio portion, the importance of assessing your personal goal, and much more.

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Who would have thought that sitting around playing video games could lead to a full-time occupation? 

Welcome to the new reality.

Many who have been able to realize this dream are also subject to the effects of chronic sitting and staring at multiple screens.

On this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller discuss the amounts and types of training for these gamers and what they do to stay in peak performance shape.

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A form of body conditioning, circuit training targets strength building and muscular endurance, and was voted Top 20 fitness trends for the last few years. 

In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, explore the ins, outs, ups, and downs of circuit training, as well as why it's become one of the more popular methods for working out.  

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