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Begging for a bow wow workout
A fitness club with a difference in Illinois, US, has two target customers – dogs and humans! The K9 Fit Club in Hinsdale has been opened to help pet owners and their pooches tackle weight problems.
The club, which has the motto ‘don’t sit, get fit’ was set up by veterinary nurse Tricia Montgomery, who lost a staggering nine stone after working out with her Basset hound Louie, who himself lost 22 per cent of his bodyweight. She teamed up with certified fitness trainers and dog trainers, with input from vets, to create exercise classes that involved more than just walking.
The classes, which cost around US$20 per session, include weight training (lifting the dogs) and ‘dogstacle’ courses alongside cardio and core training routines. While humans tend to work out harder, dogs still join in. In the case of Thi Chai Woof Style, the dogs also learn obedience – sitting and standing in time to t’ai chi moves of lowering and raising hands. Details: www.k9fitclub.com
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Women put on make-up for the gym
Seven women in 10 admit to wearing make-up at the gym, according to a survey by supermarket chain Asda.
While some could inadvertently be made up as a result of going for a workout straight from the office, a quarter of women said they preened themselves 15 minutes before taking to the treadmill.
Despite the risk of sweat ruining their look, 34 per cent of women said they wore foundation and 17 per cent even had a spray-on tan.
Other popular choices included wearing lip gloss (21 per cent) and lip balm (19 per cent) or making the eyes stand out with mascara (20 per cent).
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