There are so many scary things to do around Halloween time. You could watch your favorite horror films, tell ghost stories, and go to a haunted house. However the scariest thing by far about this time of year is flu season. The good thing about the flu is that it is largely preventable when you get your flu shot. According to Flu.gov, vaccination is the... [Read more...]

Here at Amber Chase, we realize you can't predict when you or someone you know will get sick. The human body is a complicated machine and as amazingly as it functions, sometimes things go awry. In case of an emergency, no matter the weight of the situation, you'll want to know where the best hospitals in McDonough, Georgia are. First up, we've got Piedmont... [Read more...]

With dance shows popping up all over cable television, it seems like Summer is the best time to take dance classes, specifically Zumba dance fitness classes! You''ll burn calories while having fun and toning up. And lucky for you, McDonough offers a nice variety of gyms to take this class at. What is Zumba? It's a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that... [Read more...]

One of my biggest regrets thus far in life is never learning the game of tennis. The sport  seems so simple. You hit the little yellow ball over the net. Yet when I get on a court, I end up whacking the ball over the fence in a fit of frustration. Every time. The problem? I never took lessons. With just a few good lessons, I could have learned and reaped... [Read more...]

Hey Amber Chase Apartments. The holiday season is full of fun, family, fellowship, and in many scenarios, FOOD. It's no surprise that many people's New Years resolutions are to either increase their workouts or to begin one. But in order to not have that many pounds to lose in the oncoming months, you can watch what  you intake during the holiday season.... [Read more...]

Hey Amber Chase! It just seems like these hot days will never end, right? Most days, all I want to do is laze away in the beautitful Amber Chase swimming pool, but that won't pay the bills. ;) The one good thing that I can say about the summer is that it gives me the opportunity to go swimming at the apartments just about everyday. It also gives me the exercise... [Read more...]

Hey Amber Chase! This post goes out to all the ladies. Have you ever been walking alone at night anywhere and felt an anxious feeling settle over your body? That, or have you listened to stories of attacks on the news and wondered what you would do if you were ever faced with that situation? If so, then a women's self defense class may be just what the doctor... [Read more...]

Hey Amber Chase! Are you looking to get fit for the summer? Do you thrive in a class environment rather than going to a gym or fitness center to work out by yourself? Well, you're in luck, because classes are available through Henry County Parks and Recreation. Whether you're looking for Yoga, Pilates, ab workouts, strengh training, or just dancing... [Read more...]

There are so many weight loss tips out there that I don't know what to do or who to believe! And with the tips come the myths that we all know and are afraid of: "Don't eat after 8 pm! Carbs are evil! It's not a workout if you don't sweat!" Now, I REALLY don't believe that last one. With as much as I'm breathing heavily after a run and feeling like my lungs will... [Read more...]

Have you ever made a New Year's Resolution where you promise yourself that you're going to work out more? How many have actually stuck to that promise? I know I've been promising myself for years that I would join a gym, but have never had the time, nor gathered enough energy to actually go! Well, I heard of a way to motivate yourself to get up and go. Why... [Read more...]