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The Fitness Advice You Shouldn’t Follow

“Eat less and exercise more.” You’ve heard this before. The surefire way to lose weight… Unfortunately, it’s REALLY bad advice. Here are 10 reasons why simply ‘eating less’ is bad for you. – It slows down your metabolism (lowering of thyroid, increase in cortisol). – It increases hunger and cravings. – It will cause binge […]

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See What The Experts Are Saying About Strength Training..

While older men and women needn’t become powerlifters, athletes who lift massive weights, experts say strength training — using weights heavier than you might expect — can be an important component of a healthy future. Beginning about age 30, men and women lose muscle mass at about the rate of 10 percent per decade until

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Ready To Start Living?

Something terrifying happens when you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while… It’s straight out of a horror movie! Frogs can be used to explain this bizarre event. I’m sure you’ve heard that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump right out. But if you put a frog in the

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5 Tips For The Holiday Season

While visions of sugarplums may be dancing in your head, don’t let your fitness and diet goals get pushed to the side during the holidays. For many, it is the season of overindulgence—from holiday parties complete with decadent sweets and cocktails, to unexpected dinners out with friends and family. However, treats should be balanced with

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Fitness Is NOT One Size Fits All

Fitness is NOT one size fits all! What works for me may not work for you. There is no one size fits all. That doesn’t mean give up when something isn’t working. It means be patient until you find your rhythm. What’s best for you is what works for YOU. We are here to teach

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Want To Know What The Secret Is?

Do you want to know what the secret is? The ONE thing that will ensure you hit your fitness goals? Here it is: Consistency That’s it. Be consistent. Do things that move you towards your goals MORE often than you do things that move you away from your goals. If you’ve been reading our emails

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You Need To Hear This

This morning I was thinking… There are only 3 months left until the new year. Which got me thinking about 2023 and goals for next year. Then I paused… There is still 25% of THIS year to go! While it’s great to set goals, nothing beats doing the work. Right now. Yes, I have goals

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Top 3 Weight Loss Mistakes

People have been trying to lose weight for decades. It’s not a new concept We have a better understanding of the body more than any other time in our existence. So why do so many people still struggle to get results? After working with thousands of people, here are the top 3 weight loss mistakes

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Do this Every Day!

What is one thing that you should do every day? There are probably many that you can think of.  I believe that this one makes a HUGE impact on your life.  Plan your day the day before. Before the end of your day, could be right before you leave work or at the end of

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Consistency: The Key to Fitness

There is one ingredient that keeps people from reaching their fitness goals – consistency! Learn why and how it relates to losing fat! Through my years in the fitness industry, I have noticed the one main ingredient that keeps people from reaching their fitness goals. That is consistency! People tend to be impatient when it

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Diaphragmatic Breathing with Dr. Susan Mann

The diaphragm is the most efficient muscle of breathing. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs. Your abdominal muscles help move the diaphragm and give you more power to empty your lungs. But chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may prevent the diaphragm from working effectively. When you have COPD,

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Physical Therapy First

If you go out to lunch with friends, it is easy to get distracted stepping off a curb. In that moment, you may lose your balance and twist an ankle. You spend the rest of your weekend limping around the house to keep pressure off the injured area and maybe take a few ibuprofen to

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