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New Years Resolutions

Happy New Year!  As we have said goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012 the outlook for the year is bright.This is the time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future.  Along with preparing most of us are busy settling into new resolutions and many of those include giving up something or adding something new in to our routines.  For alot this new resolution will be about getting back into a … [Read more...]

Say “Goodbye” to The Flu Season Forever

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Say "Goodbye" To The Flu Season Forever Every year when Winter rolls around, you've probably noticed the glut of commercials for cold and flu medicines that promise to put an end to the coughing, sneezing, headaches, stuffiness and more that comes with being sick. Most of us just chalk it up to being "that" time of year. But the truth is, there's a very good reason why Winter … [Read more...]

Strength Training For Flexibility

Research has shown that lifting weights through a complete range of motion can improve your flexibility more effectively than static stretching.  During strength training muscles first contract and then stretch to their full range between repetitions as long as you are not shortening your motion. One of the most effective ways to increase flexibility and take advantage of the stretch is to … [Read more...]

Fun Strength Training Ideas

Lifting weights is an excellent and proven way to increase muscle tone and strengthen the body. The problem is the routine can wear thin rather fast. If you want to enjoy your workout time even more, consider working with your trainer to come up with a plan to incorporate fun options into your routine. If it’s your goal to increase muscle tone and strength, but not necessarily bulk up like a … [Read more...]

Five Tips for Making San Francisco Fitness a Priority

Committing to a San Francisco fitness program is really hard.  It's tough to stay motivated when you are the only one saying you have to do it.  It's hard to see the fruit of your labors when some of them are only measurable with a doctor's complex testing and instrumentation. It's exceedingly easy to be consumed by the pressing responsibilities of life and it's really easy to tell yourself that … [Read more...]

San Francisco Fitness Tips For Beginners

Starting on the path to better San Francisco fitness can be a difficult road in the beginning, but those that make the commitment to stick it out will be rewarded not only with better health, but feeling better as well. There are plenty of pitfalls for those that are starting a San Francisco fitness routine, but being aware of them and working through them don’t have to be a struggle. In this … [Read more...]

Why Strength Training is Beneficial to San Francisco Fitness

A San Francisco Fitness Expert Reports! There’s a common misconception that muscle is heavier than fat, so why bother with strength training? The truth of the matter is a pound of muscle weighs exactly the same as a pound of fat. Muscle just happens to be leaner than fat and looks a whole lot better on the body. This isn’t the only reason to incorporate strength training into your San … [Read more...]

Choosing the Right San Francisco Fitness Program to Meet Your Goals

Before embarking on a San Francisco fitness program, it’s important to sit down and outline your goals. What do you want to accomplish with your fitness program? Are your goals to lose weight, or increase your strength, or simply to benefit from a healthier lifestyle? Knowing what you want to achieve before you start will start you on the path of choosing the right fitness routine to help you … [Read more...]

Fitness in San Francisco Will Give You More Energy

Fitness in San Francisco will increase your energy levels by building cardiovascular endurance.  Aerobic exercises are those which strengthen the heart and circulatory system, and in doing so, results in more efficient use of oxygen by the body.  But there are a number of other benefits which are accrued as a result of aerobic exercising combined with good nutrition and strength straining, and … [Read more...]

How Stress Influences Your Health and Fitness in San Francisco

An Expert in Health and Fitness in San Francisco Reports! Work, money, family, the future – there are plenty of things that we stress about. It isn’t just worries or bad things happening that cause stress, but any sort of change, from getting a promotion at work to planning a wedding, that put stress on your body. Stress can come from emotional or physical changes, illness, drastic changes in … [Read more...]