One of the biggest bummers in the struggle to lose weight is being genetically predisposed to obesity. But, according to new research, genes aren’t a dietary death sentence.

A British study, led by Dr. Ruth Loos of the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit in Cambridge, U.K., examined over 20,000 people between 39 to 79 years old. They focused on 12 genetic variants that are known to increase the risk of obesity. From there, they calculated a “genetic obesity-predisposition score” for each person.

Those in the study who were part of the active group – those who got more than an hour of daily exercise – reduced their genetic risk of obesity by 40 percent as compared to those who were inactive.

Denver is the capitol of Colorado, as well as the most populated city, with a population of over 610,000 people. It is known as ‘The Mile High City’ because of its mile high elevation. Denver’s climate consists of four distinct seasons that average around fifty degrees.

Denver is home to the largest airport by land mass in the United States with a grand total of fifty-three square miles of coverage. It is also home to the Denver Broncos (football), Colorado Rockies (baseball), Denver Nuggets (basketball), and the Colorado Avalanche (hockey). Denver is an extremely fit city due to the wide variety of outdoor activities, but for those who want to sweat inside, below are the best gyms that help keep the Denver population at their top fitness levels.

The new wedding weight-loss show, Shedding for the Wedding, is still looking for engaged couples who want to lose at least 50 pounds and get in shape for their big day. Sara Rue will host the show, herself a recent diet success story. She lost 50 pounds on the Jenny Craig system, and is sure to be an inspiration to the couples.

Engaged couples will compete to lose weight and win the wedding of their dreams. Individual challenges will be rewarded with smaller pieces of the marriage ceremony, like wedding bands or flowers.

Thintervention with Jackie Warner brings all of the Jackie we know and love from her Bravo show Work Out, and allows us to follow her and her overweight clients through their weight loss journey of tough workouts in amazing locations while learning to eat right, develop an exercise habit and shed the weight for good.

Jackie Warner is a tough as nails personal trainer who will never accept anything less than a client’s best effort. The contestants themselves are all quite unique, from ex-Real Housewives of Orange County Jeana looking to gain a little self respect, to brash, chain-smoking, excuse making, yet still somehow endearing Nikki, to event producer Joe, who wants to lose weight so he can “bang hot chicks.” Charming.

Thintervention may sound like a Biggest Loser knockoff, but there are quite a few differences between these weight loss shows.

Dallas is the ninth largest city in the nation and the third largest in Texas. It’s population is around 1.3 million and the economy seems to be doing just fine in today’s world. The Dallas area is home to the Cowboys (football), Mavericks (basketball), Stars (hockey), and Texas Rangers (baseball), all of which are among the top competitors season after season. The Dallas climate is usually a humid, subtropical one, with hot summers and mild winters. Dallas is a great city and is pretty up to date on the fitness industry, as well.

Below are the best gyms in and around the Dallas area:

• Equinox: One of the best gyms in Dallas, as well as the rest of the nation. From booming personal training and fitness classes to top-of-the-line fitness equipment, if you are looking for a great place to exercise and meet new people, this gym is for you!