Yoga Classes Build Strength & Flexibility

August 31, 2016 by
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Trainers and coaches from many disciplines of physical fitness look to yoga classes for additional strength and flexibility. Most gym-related strength training shortens muscles through weight lifting and repetitions. Over time, this continual contracting of the muscles reduces movement of the joint. By incorporating yoga training into their routine, these athletes can begin to heal the muscle through lengthening and flexibility. Yoga postures require you to hold your own body weight, which will build muscle. It is not the type of muscle that a bodybuilder is trying to achieve through … [Read more...]

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Life Coaches Provide Direction

July 6, 2016 by
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Do you feel stuck in your career or where you are in your life? It is not unusual for people, even those extremely successful, to need help in finding their purpose. Life coaches are trained to assist those who desire a clearer direction for their life. If you wanted to get optimal physical results from your workouts in the gym, you would hire a professional fitness trainer. If you need help in honing your life, you would hire a life coach. Their goals are the same. They want you to achieve the results that you desire. They both give you the knowledge you need and they both hold you … [Read more...]

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How to Avoid the Freshman 15 by Combating Cravings

August 1, 2011 by
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By: Angelique Millis Ah, the Freshman 15- the infamous 10-20 pound weight gain phenomenon that college students experience as they transition from highschool to college.  While the hustle and bustle of college life makes it difficult for students to diet, many have learned that they can compromise with their cravings and make better decisions to avoid the weight gain. What are Cravings? Cravings are strong yearnings for specific foods, usually those with high sugar or high fat content. Unlike the normal hunger that we experience between meals on a daily basis, cravings are triggered by … [Read more...]

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Goal Setting and Developing Healthy Habits for the New Year

December 21, 2010 by
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When embarking on a healthy lifestyle change, it is very importance to have a set of goals in place. The purpose of goal setting is simple: to ensure clarity of vision. Clarity of vision is a key to any process as it enables those involved to behave in an efficient and effective manner. If our mission is unclear we run the risk of being distracted, procrastinating, or quitting half way through. However, if a goal is set, we know what we are doing, where we are headed, and why we are putting forth the effort. It is critical for goals to be achievable. Many of the goals that we set for … [Read more...]

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