Our mission is to provide a resource for local fitness enthusiasts to share ideas and motivate one another to achieve their personal fitness goals. This web site is packed full of great information, stories, links, photos, ideas and much more. - GymChick, Stay Healthy

Dee Lopes of East Providence recently competed in the RI RAW Meet on June 7th. She deadlifted 240 lbs at a body weight of 108 lbs. Way to go Dee! Strong chicks rule!

We received a request to explain what happens when you unexpectedly are forced to take time away from the gym, such as last-minute business travel or due to a family concern. Surprisingly, an unplanned "vacation" from the gym can be a good thing!

Many bodybuilding opinions exist in regards to achieving maximum muscle gains with the smallest possible body fat percentage, with weight lifters attempting to manipulate diet variables, including whether to consume food prior to sleep...

Get Summer-Ready with the VIPER & Dymatize Fat-Burners plus learn all about some of the other great products offered by DYMATIZE... CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS!!!

Did the title of this article "Lose weight by having sex" attracted your attention? It is not as if you needed any more motivation to jump into bed with your partner isn't it?

After all the wars that have been raged on possibly the most controversial topic in twenty years, we still don’t have any precise answers. Core training has absolutely divided the industry. Everyone has a thought on the topic...

With the presence of each new day the importance of resistance training increases in for scores of individuals. In addition to the physical acts required to achieve your desired level of health there are many outside influences that affect motivation and effort when it comes to lifting weights...

Summer is coming… Let Five Alarm Fitness “fire-up” your workout and get you “beach ready!”. The gym, owned and operated by Providence Fire Fighter Michael DiFazio, just celebrated its grand opening on April 1st and is located at 2225 Plainfield Pike in Johnston, RI.

• Effects of Exercise on the Cardiovascular System
• Glucose or Electrolyte Drinks for Prolonged Exercise
• Nutrients that Support the Immune System
• Beyond the Gym: Body Weight Exercises
• Are Weight Lifters Who Avoid Food Before Bed Harming Muscle Building Results?
• Breaking Exercising Plateaus
• How To Build Up Muscle... By Spending Time Away From The Gym!
• How To Have The Body Of A Bikini Babe
• Monster Squat
• Good Chest Workout - 3 Awesome Chest Exercises!
• Congratulations To Powerlifter Dee Lopes!
• 6 Reasons Why You Should Have Small, Frequent Meals
• Intense Fat Loss Through Intense Workouts
• How Can You Lose Body Fat the Healthy Way?
• 3 Heart-Healthy Foods That Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

Powerlifter Warren Fahrenfeld won his class at the WABDL Worlds recently held in Las Vegas. In addition, he was recognized as Best Overall Lightweight Lifter. There were about 600 competitors from 20 different countries…

Congratulations to Andy Vale of North Providence who recently placed 1st in the Men’s Open Pro Division at the 2008 IPA Senior Nationals. The meet was held November 22nd-23rd at York Barbell in York, Pennsylvania and Andy posted some impressive numbers in the 308 Weight Division: Bench 450 lbs; Squat 850 lbs; Deadlift 675lbs.

A little over a year ago, Jimmy Hebert was tipping the scales at almost 300 lbs. Years of overeating and lack of exercise had taken its toll on his body. His weight was skyrocketing and he was battling a series of leg infections…