My name is Stephen Hanna, owner of Black Mountain Fitness in Cave Creek. The gym has been in existence since 1995 and in its current location since the El Palenque building was built in 2000. I purchased the gym in October 2020 and have tried to keep the small community gym “vibe” that the customers love – or so they tell me.

Smoothies are a great way to to pack in tons of nutrients while feeling like you're getting a treat, and the best part? They're fully customizable to your tastes and what you have available.

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A few months ago I was feeling some anxiety.  I was not sleeping, becoming agitated easily, and my stress levels were noticeably elevated. This was unfamiliar to me as I have always had a  calm demeanor.  Maybe it was the pandemic or a big event that was in the near future.  A few weeks later, an article caught my attention of a professional athlete that I follow on social media.

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An often-overlooked part of weight loss struggles is amount and quality of sleep. Are your poor eating habits causing or worsening your sleep or vice versa? Do late nights drive you to the freezer for ice cream or the pantry for a bag of chips or cookies? Do your early mornings cause you to reach for the sugary food and excess coffee? Did you know on equal diets and work out regiments those who sleep 7-9 hour lose more weight than those sleeping less than 7?