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  • Five things too create a fitness mindset almost instantly.

    Five things too create a fitness mindset almost instantly.

    How to you develop a fitness mindset? It is very important that you have a set of concrete ideas on how you want to be working out to get the results you are seeking. Saying you want to change is not the same as doing the things necessary to create a positive body change. Listed below are some mindset ideas to help keep me on track. Go to bed early This is one of the hardest things to do. We all know we need to sleep at least 8 hours to be fully rested. But, binge watching our favorite TV show, getting home late, or catching up on work or home projects, always seem to push us past our ideal bedtime. We have to plan to sleep. If you need 8 hours figure out when your going to ....

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  • The Six Steps to becoming Athletic everyday.

    The Six Steps to becoming Athletic everyday.

    If you live in Oakland. You just happen to live in one of the best places on earth.The City despite it's reputation has an abundance of things going for it. Temperate weather. Walking trails, bike paths, outdoor athletic facilities upgraded with the lasted calisthenics equipment. There is so much to do. Go to Lake Merritt and you'll see all manner of people participating in all forms of physical activity. Oakland isn't the only city that has nice public amenities. You just need to know where to go. In Oakland ( where Next Level Fitness is located ) we are in the Grand Lake area of Oakland. Near Lake Merritt. The neighborhoods have may stairs and hilly streets that we can get a ....

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  • How sleep can optimize your fitness

    How sleep can optimize your fitness

    Hello Potential Clients, Sleep is an important component of our health paradigm. Yet it is one of the most difficult things to pin down. cause of the hectic western world that we live in. Sleep can only be possible when we prep the things necessary to facilitate a good night's sleep. Prepping yourself for good zzz's Program your watch to remind you that you need to go to bed at least 15 minutes before you lay your head down. Read a book! Watching TV or playing video games can stimulate your attention centers in your brain and instead of slowing down , your thinking speeding things up. A book can slow things down and make sleep a bit more possible. Turn of the blue lights. LED ....

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  • Taking Control: Becoming your own health advocate

    Hello Potential Next Levelers, I want to talk about how you should be your own biggest cheerleader. How to be your own best health advocate. All of us should have access to a healthcare provider who we can ask questions concerning our health. The best way to have a meaningful relationship with a provider is to be a " health advocate " for yourself. This doesn't mean being a confrontational patient but rather a " proactive" patient. the more engaged you are in your health the more aware you become about your overall well being. Listed below are some conversation starters with your doctor: Are there any evaluations that I need to have? How often should I get a ....

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  • The Expert’s Guide to talk yourself into regular exercise

    The Expert’s Guide to talk yourself into regular exercise

    How many times have you tried to talk yourself out of doing your exercise? A few times......or All the time? I you caught yourself saying these things: I'm too tired. I'm too busy. It's too late. Then join the millions of others who struggle with the same issue. Are there ways to combat this? Yes. This blog with give you a starting point. To overcoming these objectionable objections. But, you'll have to put in a little work to identify why you say these things and how to reprogram yourself to do a better job. Once you improve your train of thoughts you can make a stronger commitment to yourself to exercise. It all starts with........ Examining your " negative self ....

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  • 3 Things that can help fuel your body.

    3 Things that can help fuel your body.

    Food is the fuel that powers our body. We all eat. We all like to eat. But, to eat properly is to help feed your body the right nutrients so that you can perform optimally when working out in the gym. " If you can't pick it from a tree, dig it from the ground, or catch it from the sea. You shouldn't be eating it" Now that holds true if your options are plenty. But, at times we need to "augment" our diet with other nutrients. Such as shakes of whey protein and supplements such as creatine to name a few options. I list below 3 things that you should be doing to make sure you are fueling your body optimally. Set up a eating schedule : Before you go to sleep. You ....

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  • 7 things you didn't know that can help with low energy

    7 things you didn't know that can help with low energy

    It has been estimated that 42% of Americans report that by the time they have to begin their day they already feel exhausted and want to go back to bed. Now, this could be related to: staying up late medical condition over exertion stress poor food choices Any of the above except " medical condition " is within the parameters of our control. Below, I will list 7 things that you can do to limit low energy in your body. Protein: Having protein with your meals ( breakfast, lunch, dinner ) can help increase your energy to your working muscles. Protein such as poultry, lean meats, fish eggs, dairy nuts, grains These foods listed above when eaten in the ....

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  • How to beat the Afternoon slump after lunch.

    How to beat the Afternoon slump after lunch.

    Ever eat a meal particularly at lunch time and a few minutes to hours later you feel tired and ready to take a nap? Well you're not alone in this experience. What is happening to you is AKA " Post-Lunch Slump " Hanging with your co workers and getting a burger, fries and a soda. Then in all the reverie you think" you know what I'm going to get is a milkshake ! " then you head back to work bloated and burping and then you sit at your desk and while trying to work, your eyes get heavy and the office chair slowly becomes a " Laz-z-Boy " and before you know it your snoozing a few minutes with your head like a "bobble", up and down like a car ornament. Then try keeping ....

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  • Can coffee make you tired?

    Can coffee make you tired?

    We all like a sip of coffee from time to time. In a America we have an abundance of coffee spots from Peet's to starbucks hipster baristas to long serving mom and pop breakfast restaurants that along with most meals a cup of coffee is just brewing a few minutes away,. People say they drink coffee for its taste, but for a vast majority it's the Caffeine!! This "natural stimulant" is the main ingredient used to start most if not all days. The age old question is how beneficial is coffee and can it aid us in living a healthy life. I will confine this blog to the whether coffee is a good for working out: Caffeine boosts energy in the short term. On the cellular level caffeine as a ....

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  • Maintaining Joint health

    Maintaining Joint health

    In America, 1 in 4 adults has some form of arthritis. It doesn't depend on age, gender, genetics. But, there are somethings that can contribute to joint pain. They are : Weight : People who are overweight are more prone to developing joint wear and tear. Being overweight can affect weight bearing joints hips, low back and neck. Developing proper food choices and establishing a regular fitness routine can help you to minimize stress on your joints. Infection : There are a number of bacterial injections that can injure joints. If you are experiencing swelling and pain with no obvious trauma. Consult your doctor as ASAP! J oint Injuries : Life is full of bumps, bruises, slips ....

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