National Wear Red Day, taking place on Friday, February 3, is a day when we wear red to raise awareness for the number one cause of death in America, heart disease. Along with wearing red to raise awareness, there are a number of ways we can benefit the cause and one of those is making more heart healthy choices. You can actively reduce your... [Read more...]

If one of your New Year's Resolutions involves shedding some pounds and getting fit, you'll want to be sure to do it the right way. Many people who want to lose weight want to do it quickly and see results right away. While this is a good feeling, it's often not the best way to lose weight because it involves very restrictive diets and exercise regimens that... [Read more...]

This time of year it's easy to fill up on rich holiday foods and forgo your workout routine, but try to resist the lethargy! Staying active during the winter months may be difficult but it's so important to exercise to combat the holiday calories. Fortunately, residents of The Summit can take advantage of our state of the art Fitness Center 24 hours a day. This... [Read more...]

With school already starting, for some people it may feel like summer is over. But don't let the end-of-summer blues get you down! There is still time to get out and enjoy the outdoors, and fortunately for our Summit residents, the John F. Kennedy Park is just a short five minute drive away from our community. After school or this weekend, head over to... [Read more...]

During the summertime, residents are all about getting fit; but, we can't forget to be healthy and well at the same time! Exercise is just one part; the rest comes from knowing our bodies, eating right and maintaining its well being. If you've been neglecting your health, make it a point next week to do something about it--after all, it is National Community... [Read more...]

Three days into spring and I’m already getting the itch to get outside and enjoy all the glory of warm weather.  One of my favorite things to do around town is ride my around downtown Memphis.  Not only is it a great way to get exercise and save money on gas, but you’ll also get plenty of entertainment with the serious amount of people watching you can... [Read more...]

Packing your child’s lunch everyday will save your money and help control the food your child consumes on a daily basis.  Use these tips to ensure that your child is excited to eat lunch everyday. If you have a young child in school, then you know the most daunting task of the day starts first thing in the morning: packing lunch.  Ok, well packing lunch... [Read more...]

"Trick-or-treat?" If you're like most, you're looking to get the treat, right?  Halloween is all about stuffing your pillowcases full of chocolate and candies.  Some even put their diets on hold once Halloween brings in the start of the holiday season.  Hey, it's hard work turning down a free Butterfinger! But there are a few tips that we can work into... [Read more...]

In a last ditch effort to get a "beach body" before I contract a case of beer-bellyitis (yeah, I made that up), I've started hitting the gym regularly.  Most of the time I end up going in the evening after work.  But I've found thats a tough time.  There are a lot of days when I'm just too exhausted. For the longest time, a friend of mine who is a personal... [Read more...]

Hey Summit residents...it's the day that you all have been waiting for! The pool will officially open (Monday, May 31)!  Hope everyone has their swim wear ready.  If you have any questions about pool hours or rules, just leave a comment or stop by the office. Here are a couple tips to remember when using the pool this season... Keep drinking water on... [Read more...]

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