Get fit. Those two words are easy to say, and for some, very easy to do. But if you're a little out of shape or new to exercising in a gym environment, you might feel overwhelmed or even slightly intimidated. With that in mind, this week's installment will not only focus on working your abs, but also on putting your mind to rest so you can feel comfortable enough to work up a sweat in public, and keeping mentally into your workouts. Some people are blessed with a high metabolism, some not. That said, the guys walking around the gym with ripped abs and the gals with a firm derrière usually …

Getting fit is a commitment of the mind and body. While we know it’s extremely beneficial, we often find excuses why we can’t exercise. Patch is here to debunk some of the most common excuses with powerful reasons why you should exercise. This week, we’re in training at two different Eagan Anytime Fitness locations. The first exercise is presented by  Joe Longueville, owner and trainer of Anytime Fitness at 1012 Diffley Road in Eagan and focuses on strengthening and toning your arms. The second video will show you a simple  and very effective exercise you can do at home to tighten your thighs…

Every year, starting on Jan. 2, people rush to the gym with only half-hearted intentions of getting in shape. Most of us have a vision in our head about how we will soon look like a super model or have the muscular tone of a professional athlete, but forget that there's more to it than just having the right clothes or athletic shoes. According to Adam Yahn, a certified physical fitness trainer at the Anytime Fitness in Apple Valley, there are three keys to successfully changing the old you into the new you - physically. "Number one: commitment to becoming physically fit starts before you …