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What would you say is the most important factor in long-term weight loss? Nutrition? Exercise? Sleep? I’d argue none of the above. I believe, without a doubt, that the factor that influences weight loss above all else is your mindset. After all, Henry Ford said: “Whether you think that you can, or you can’t, you’re…
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The Importance of Stretching It’s not enough to build muscle and achieve aerobic fitness. You need to think about flexibility, too. You may think of stretching as something performed only by runners or gymnasts. But we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence. ‘A lot of people don’t understand that…
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‘The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.’ ~Oprah Winfrey
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I decided to start a program here at IF because I came to the realization this year that I wasn’t getting any younger and now was the time to take responsibility for my health and fitness. I have never been happy with my weight or my athletic ability and have tried and failed to lose…
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There’s a result you desire. Maybe it’s weight loss, maybe it’s to achieve a specific lift or run your first 5k, or maybe it’s to get off your blood pressure medication. Whatever the goal is, what I’m going to talk about applies. If you or someone you know has ever gone to extreme measures to…
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Health Benefits of Basil 1. A Healthy Brain Cognitive decline has become a rampant problem for the elderly today. However, there have been studies that show that basil consumption is very helpful in preventing cognitive degradation. Basil contains minerals such as manganese, which is observed to increase the electronic transmitter activity in the brain. This activity…
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‘The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.’ ~Morihei Ueshiba
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There are many benefits to warming up before a strength training exercise routine. We all know a good warm-up helps prevent injury, and increases your workout performance. A proper five minute warm-up will prepare your heart, lungs, muscles, and joints and improve the effectiveness of your workout. What many fail to realize is that a…
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As you know, I’m writing to you from the perspective of a fitness & nutrition coach. I own Individual Fitness a private personal training studio where we work privately one-on-one helping people achieve their personal fitness and nutriton goals. And I even have coaches. You see, despite being a highly qualified coach…
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Nutritional Value of Tuna Fish The many health benefits of tuna fish that are listed above can be attributed to the impressive content of vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and other organic compounds found in this delicious fish. These include antioxidants and protein, without much saturated fat or sodium. It also has impressive levels of selenium, and good amounts of phosphorous, iron, magnesium, and potassium. In…
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