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Macros & Why They Matter

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      Do you feel like you work hard as hell but your results or progress to your goals are lack luster? Maybe you think your healthy eating habits should be helping you but you don't understand why you're not seeing a difference. Truth is, until we know how much food our body needs to simply function how are we suppose to adjust properly to get the results we want? That's like getting in the car without being able to see how much gas you have. Do you really trust 'best guess' for a cross country trip? Doubtful.      I understand the biggest excuses I get from clients. It's  a lot of boring, dense science. If that wasn't the biggest turn off, it's definitely the DAILY FOOD LOGGING! I feel like people get so discouraged by this because it's just a repetitive (and an overwhelming task if you've never done it before). Or sometimes people are scared to actually write down what they're eating. The truth can string and a lot of people suffer f...
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My Best Three Ways to Incorporate More Cardio and Why

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     It's official; kids are back in classrooms, stores are filled with pumpkins and you survived another summer.  That deserves a pat on the back. However, with all these changes it hard to keep any kind of routine in place. The second half of the year brings us: sweets, treats, and feasts . With that comes the inevitable guilt and crash dieting. In my years as a trainer, it's always been a big deal for me to emphasize to my clients and now you, that it's all about balance (of course keeping your specific goals in mind). So as we slowly approach fall I encourage you to incorporate a little more movement and a little more cardio as the pumpkin spice starts to flow. Cardio gets a bad rap from some bodybuilders and fitness influencers who focus on muscle mass, but it's only because aerobic activity will lean you out. Cardio is an essential part of a balanced training program. It has tons of benefits that also aren't visible right away. It helps regulate blood pressure...
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5 Ways to Keep Hydrated This Summer

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      It's no  surprise to that the summer months continue to turn up the heat on us. As the days get longer the temperatures get hotter. Despite the meteorologist talking about triple digits, these months are so often associated with fun under the sun. Summer vacations are the perfect time for friends and families to explore, splash, and play in the great outdoors. So before you head out to your next adventure; save these tips to help you and your crew from the awful effects of dehydration and heat illness.  IT STARTS THE NIGHT BEFORE       Getting a good nights sleep is always important for rest and recovery.(but more on that a different day) However, making sure you drink lots of water to replenish what you lost the day prior plus making use your body has enough water to function at peak performance is critical. As a former athlete we always had a rule of thumb at practice, basically: 'if you were feeling thirsty, it was already too late....
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