A FITNESS MIX

Changing your fitness routine is a fundamental approach towards receiving the best results from your program. If you periodically change the intensity, frequency, and duration of your workouts, chances are, your body will deliver peak performance.

Let's say you want to lose weight, or sculpt and define muscles, increase flexibility or endurance -- each of these demands specificity in your routine. Specificity in fitness training pertains to getting fit for a specific sport or receiving the desired result from your program. Not all exercises deliver the same results for your body.

 
For example, if you want to lose weight, you should rev up your metabolic engine by increasing your aerobic conditioning for more stamina. If you are trying to gain muscle density, you can lift weights or try resistive exercises to develop hypotrophy and a more defined physique.  Loosening up stiff muscles with Yoga and Pilates workouts is a phenomenal way to achieve greater flexibility.  Trying a comprehensive, progressive, and periodized approach to your fitness program alongside the guidance of a wellness coach is the BEST way to maximize your results.

A good trainer knows how to monitor when, how long, and how often you change your routines. They suggest that you go outdoors for a nice long walk in nature or motivate you to get in the workout room to train with some weights.  They can guide you through relaxing stretches and meditation to help you prevent strain and injury while you mold your body, mind, and spirit into the best version of yourself.

Do you need a trainer?  Give us a call today, and we'll help you find the perfect person for your specific needs.  Click here and give us your contact info, and we'll set up a time to tailor a program just for you.

By: Clarita

A NUTRITIOUS THANKSGIVING?

 

Feeling sluggish? Are you exercising but not making any headway with your progress? Have you hit a plateau with your weight loss? Thanksgiving is here; how are you supposed to reach your health and fitness goals?

Simple, change your routine. Prepare your meals well in advance, make a shopping list of fresh fruits & vegetables and eliminate processed foods, all of which can shift that blockage into progress and transformation.  

One of the main culprits of a sluggish metabolic response is the consumption of processed sugar.  The key to driving your metabolism and delivering the best energy into your system is to eat a balanced diet of complex carbohydrates, organic proteins, and healthful fats.  

Why not use this Thanksgiving to eliminate simple carbs like soft drinks, candy, and white sugar from your recipes?  Begin anew and stock your refrigerator with free-range turkey, organic veggies from your local farmer's markets, and create nutritious desserts from fresh fruits.

It will be easy enough to extend these healthy Thanksgiving meal choices beyond the holiday; the advantage, "pre-cooked" and sufficient food to last you and the rest of the family for days to come.  Who said you have to gorge and feel stuffed after that traditional turkey meal?  "You must eat ALL your food," says your old brain. On the contrary, your body functions much better when you eat several small meals throughout the day.         

Remember, as you shop for this year's dinner, you can choose a nutritious and delicious Thanksgiving. Read the labels on packaged foods, and avoid processed sugars, corn syrup, and all the "ose's" (sugar molecules ending in "ose," think glucose.)  

Real (natural) foods don't have labels; they are your best choice for lowering sugar intake.  Also, processed and refined foods are devoid of healthful fiber and nutrients, which debilitates the body from processing and digesting your food properly.  A healthy metabolism is a must for optimal health; it helps bridge the gap between your current plateau and your absolute best.

By: Clarita