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Yes, we are products of our environment. Our brains seek routine to make mental processing easier. Without knowing it, our minds are finding short cuts, building habits, and setting up routines based on our environment. This is incredibly useful if you are trying to lose weight this year. Just small changes in what and who is around you can seemingly ...
This is a very popular question that I hear from most new clients. Right now, you are probably bombarded with advertisements for all types of supplements: energy, weight loss, recovery, nutrients, etc. The answer to this question depends on your goals and your current diet and exercise routine. No matter your goals, here are the 2 best supplements available to ...
The holidays are supposed to be the most joyful time of year, but to most of us it’s laden with stress. Worries of family interactions, business of shopping and long lines, disappointments, food temptations, travel hiccups. Tackle this holiday season with a plan to command your reactions to the overwhelming stressors. Cardiovascular exercise will boost mood by elevating endorphin levels ...
By: Jeremy Helton A.C.E certified personal trainer ETC Certified functional fitness specialist There are so many types of fitness programs now and types of personal trainers. This blog will guide you in understanding the differences in order to make an informed choice. Unfortunately, some fitness professionals have no formal education or certifications or they have let their certifications lapse. Ask for proof of ...
It’s summertime! The kids are home from school, and as a parent you may be considering how to expend some of their energy. Kids are in need of physical activity every day-just like you and me. Depending on their age, they may need some guidance, or even a nudge to get up and outdoors to play. To keep it simple, ...
We live in a society that SITS! Your glute muscles (your caboose) become inactive while you sit. This inactivity makes it difficult for your glute muscles to understand how to activate when you start running on the treadmill at the gym or go play tennis with a friend. So it’s important to take breaks from sitting through out the day ...
We are all only given one body. How motivated are you to avoid a stroke, heart attack, or any hospitalization due to a weak and unhealthy heart? Unfortunately, a heart left untended can fail at frighteningly early ages. Take your future, and your health into your own hands starting today. Exercise moderately 30 minutes every day to keep your heart ...
Everyone has abs. Some people complain of “not having abs,” but the reality is that your abs are just covered by layers of fat. If you want to flatten your stomach and see abdominal definition, you must reduce the fat layers that are covering those sexy muscles. 4 steps to reduce fat in your stomach area are to reduce sugar intake in your diet, burn ...
In my previous post, I highlighted the importance having good hip strength to prevent knee discomfort while running. Now I would like to elaborate on how important a good warm-up is to having a great, pain-free run. Foam roll. The IT band connects down the side of the leg from the hip to the knee. This band can get tight ...
Running is a very high impact activity. Landing with each step is equivalent to jumping, even though you may not feel like you are jumping. Up to 3x your body weight is coming down in impactful force on your lower extremities. This is definitely a recipe for knee discomfort. If you love running and want to continue on a regular ...