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16 Dec 2024 How to Enjoy the Holiday Season Without Derailing Your Eating Habits
The holiday season can feel like a nonstop parade of indulgence: parties, potlucks, family gatherings, and office treats that magically appear out of nowhere. For many of us, this time of year is synonymous with overindulgence, followed by regret and ambitious January resolutions. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s talk about how you can navigate the holidays without guilt or restriction while still prioritizing your health. 1. Don’t Skip Meals to "Save Up" Calories It’s tempting to skip breakfast or lunch before a big holiday dinner, but this strategy can backfire. Arriving at the table ravenous makes it harder to ....
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11 Dec 2024 Are you still wasting money on new years resolution, fitness goals, planning fitness (without anything to show for it)?
Planning Your Fitness Goals for the New Year: A Guide to Setting and Sustaining Momentum The dawn of a new year brings a fresh start and a world of possibilities, especially when it comes to fitness goals. However, crafting a realistic, inspiring plan can make the difference between fleeting resolutions and lasting change. Here’s how to map out your fitness journey for the year ahead—and stick with it. Step 1: Clarify Your Goals Before diving in, take a moment to define what success looks like for you. Goals can range from improving general health to running a marathon. Be specific: - Short-Term Goals :These are achievable within weeks or a couple of months. ....
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The Guide to Managing tendinitis, inflammation and pain in your wrist and forearm.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, overuse injuries, and tendinitis around the wrist all share common factors, often stemming from repetitive stress, poor ergonomics, or strain on the tendons and nerves in the wrist area. Here's a breakdown of the key factors that contribute to each: 1. Repetitive Motions Common Factor:Repetitive movements of the wrist and hand, especially in awkward or forceful positions, can cause stress on the tendons, nerves, and surrounding tissues. This is a major contributor to all three conditions. - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:Repetitive motions, like typing or using a mouse, can cause swelling in the tendons, putting pressure on the median nerve that runs through ....
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The Beginner’s Guide to Benefits of carb & protein loading
When we talk about carb and protein loading the day before a workout, we’re essentially preparing the body for peak performance. It’s like giving your car a full tank of premium fuel and tuning the engine before a long road trip. Let’s break it down: 1. Carb Loading: Carbohydrates are your body's primary fuel source during exercise, especially for high-intensity or endurance activities. Carb loading helps ensure your muscles are packed with glycogen, which is stored energy that your body taps into during your workout. This means you’ll have more endurance, better energy levels, and less fatigue. The day before, focusing on complex carbs like whole grains, ....
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Expectations vs Reality: The benefits of using Creatine, BCAA for strength and muscle gain.
Greetings, Next level Fitness Clients I've spoken to a few of you about taking nutritional supplements. Below are examples of products that I use routinely to help me sustain my active lifestyle. Creatine: Replenshines your energy BCAA: branch chain amino acids help you to burn more fat as a primary fuel rather than glucose ( sugar ), and helps build toned dense muscles Creatine This is a mineral salt that has the function of replenishing ATP, which is the molecule that when cleaved releases energy so that we can initiate a muscle contraction. To use this product effectively you need to use it daily.This is 3 weeks of loading and 1 week off for ....
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21 Aug 2024 Tips to Rehabilitate Five common shoulder injuries.
Understanding Common Shoulder Ailments and How to Address Them with Stretching and Strengthening Shoulder issues are among the most common complaints encountered in everyday life. Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who spends too much time at a desk, shoulder pain can creep up and interfere with your daily activities. Here is some good new. With the right approach, you can often prevent and manage these issues effectively. Common Shoulder Ailments 1. Rotator Cuff Injuries The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the ....
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The benefits of lifting properly 101: All the Basics You Need to Know
Purchasing large , bulky items whether picking them at the grocery store , taking them from Costco or having them delivered to your home. These items can be cumbersome and if not picked up correctly can lead to injury. Listed below are some tips to help you navigate picking up objects that maybe awkward in shape and size. Make sure there is adequate room for you to maneuver around the box. Tight spaces can ,limit your space and can put your body in uncomfortable positions. Place your feet hip width apart. Drop down so that your hips are near the 90* angel or parallel with the floor as much as possible. Make sure you have the box as close to you as possible. To maximize ....
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11 Jul 2024 Maintaining your Health while traveling
Greeting to you all, We all like to travel and visit family or new places. What we don't like is getting an illness or injury and having to spend the vacation in bed or even worse the hospital! Below are 10 tips for you to consider before and during your vacation to reduce your risk for getting an illness or injury Have a pre trip medical assessment by your doctor. Make sure your immunizations are up to date. Register with MedicAlert.org to have access to resources for particular conditions you may have. Eat a well based diet, hydrate properly (at least 4-6 8oz glasses of water) and get at least 6-8 hours of uninterruptedsleep. Exercise moderatelywhile on vacation ....
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19 Jun 2024 The Five Secrets to fitness success
Achieving fitness success isn't as hard as you think. You just need a plan. I'm going to share with you the (5) secrets to Fitness Success. Once you read them, you may say to yourself that " Oh, that's simple? " But, unless you apply them on an ongoing basis they end up justing being words. It is important that we set realistic goals so that you can achieve the results you are looking for: Please focus on these 5 suggestions on your road to success: Discipline yourself to walk @ least 30 min continuously everyday. If you have a Fit Bit your daily goal will be 10,000 steps a day . So a minimum of 30 min to as many steps you can do in a day. Get into the proper daily habits of ....
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