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An expansive review of existing studies showed that exercise is 1.5 times more effective at reducing depression and anxiety than medication or counseling.

*New blog post* Exercise Is More Effective Than Medication For Depression and Anxiety
A new expansive analysis of existing studies showed that exercise is 1.5 times more effective at reducing symptoms of depression, psychological stress, and anxiety than medication or counseling.
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Exercise Is More Effective Than Medication For Depression and Anxiety - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform A new expansive analysis of existing studies showed that exercise is 1.5 times more effective at reducing symptoms of depression, psychological stress, and anxiety than medication or counseling.

*New blog post* Obesity Is A Brain Disease
Obesity doctor claims obesity is a brain disease and the number one cause is genetics.
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Obesity Is A Brain Disease - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform While there are numerous dietary factors driving obesity , one of the primary culprits is the excess consumption of linoleic acid, or LA, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fat, or PUFA.

New Blog Post✨Can Strength Training Reverse Aging? Studies Say "Yes"✨
Study shows that healthy aging is associated with a particular genetic profile and strength training can reverse that signature to that of younger men and women.
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🌞4-Week Fitness Reboot🌞 Are you ready to lose the extra pounds, and feel and look better with more energy than you've had all year?

If you’ve been gaining weight, losing strength and you are not feeling your absolute best, our 4-Week Fitness Reboot will get you back on track.

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Get outside in the sunlight!

UV sunrays – not vitamin D – reduce Covid-19 deaths, researchers find Scientists discover a link between exposure to UVA sun rays and lower Covid-19 mortality rates across three countries with low exposure to vitamin D provided by the sun.

New Blog Post ☀️ One Year Later ☀️
New study shows almost 80 percent of the people who died from Covid were overweight or obese. Time to wake up America!
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One Year Later | Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform As I look back over the past year I realize that while there has been a strong focus on mask wearing, social distancing, and getting vaccinated, we have not received any information or health education on how to stay healthy and fit.

Great interview with Robin Elander of Downtown SB and Adrienne Smith of Power of Your Om about the fitness industry, Downtown SB and the pandemic moving forward.

Downtown Business Spotlight: New Year’s Resolutions: Taking Care of Mind, Body, and Soul - The Santa Barbara Independent Join Robin Elander in conversation with Adrienne Smith (Power of Your Om), and Mikki Reilly (Fitness Transform) as they discuss taking care of your mind, body, and soul.

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US nutritionists call for dietary guideline limits on saturated fat intake to be lifted Leading nutrition scientists have called for an urgent rethink of the 2020 US dietary guidelines, to be published at the end of this year. In a letter to Congress, nutrition researchers and former members of the dietary guideline advisory committee (DGAC) have urged the departments of health and hum...

New Blog Post☀️5 Tips For Better Sleep🌓When it comes to your health, getting the right amount and quality is essential. Read the post for a few suggestions/hacks on how to boost your sleep quality💪
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5 Tips For Better Sleep - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform Here are a few suggestions/hacks to help boost your sleep quality. When it comes to your health, getting the right amount and quality of sleep is essential.

Study suggests it's safe to go back to the gym!

It’s safe to go back to the gym—if there’s little COVID-19 around, study suggests A trial that recruited 4000 gymgoers in Oslo, Norway, found no new infections

New Blog Post 💜 Become Stronger, Healthier, and More Resilient💪Read the post for a few suggestions on how to turn this pandemic into a growth experience so that you can become stronger, healthier and more resilient for the future.
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Become Stronger, Healthier, and More Resilient - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform We are living in uncertain times.And given that certainty is a core human need, many of us feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed, which is completely understandable.But, what if we could turn all this negativity into something positive? What if we could use this pandemic as a growth experience to....

New blog post is up! The Super Nutrient Vitamin D ☀️ Up to 75% of Americans are deficient in this super nutrient that decreases mortality and risk of cancer, supports the immune system, and fights inflammation. Wow! Read more about vitamin D and how to get enough of the nutrient in our blog. Link here: https://fitnesstransform.com/the-super-nutrient-vitamin-d/

New blog post is up! Paleo and Osteoporosis 💪
A Paleo lifestyle is the best choice you can make to prevent or reverse Osteoporosis. Read more about the benefits of Paleo for bone health in our blog. Link here: https://fitnesstransform.com/paleo-and-osteoporosis/

Paleo and Osteoporosis - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform Breaking a bone due to osteoporosis is very common and happens to one in two women and one in four men in the United States. Unfortunately, most people only realize they have the condition once it is too late.

Simply swinging a kettlebell, using correct form, will cause you to build a great posterior chain (glutes and hamstrings) and lose dramatic amounts of body fat, while improving your cardiovascular fitness. Here is our stellar client Patrice practicing her kettlebell swings with excellent form. She’s here for our small group training, happening Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s at 1pm. Come join us!

Hi everyone! I’m Laoura, your new admin and social media gal. Mikki is busy creating radiant and strong transformations, so I’ll be here to update you all along the way 💪

Great article about infrared sauna benefits.

Benefits Of An Infrared Sauna Detox. - Well Org Can you handle the heat? Is your body not ridding itself naturally of toxins? And Infrared Sauna Detox may be perfect for you. Check out the benefits

New Blog Post: 5 Reasons Why You Should Train With Kettlebells 🤔
The kettlebell is one of the best pieces of fitness equipment ever developed. You can swing it, clean it, or sn**ch it overhead for a great ballistic workout. Or you can build strength with presses, squats and Turkish get ups. Read about the benefits of kettlebell workouts on our blog.💪💜✨

5 Reason Why You Should Train with Kettlebells - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform Most everyone is familiar with the kettlebell by now, but if you are not, it looks like a cannonball with a handle, and it is one of the best pieces of fitness equipment ever developed!

New Blog Post: Are You Fat Adapted?🤔Read the post to learn what it means to reset your body back to FAT as the primary fuel and why this is so beneficial!💪✨🥑

Are You Fat Adapted? - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform The human body requires energy to function which is provided by proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Since carbohydrates are the most readily available, most people are sugar burners; they rely on carbohydrates and sugars to keep the brain and body running

New Blog Post 💜 BDNF: 5 Ways to Train Your Brain💪Read the post to learn why BDNF is called "miracle grow" for the brain and how you can boost your levels😌


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The secret to living longer may be your social life The Italian island of Sardinia has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America. Why? According to psychologist Susan Pinker, it's not a sunny disposition or a low-fat, gluten-free diet that keeps the islanders healthy -- it's their emphasis on clos...

🎓 Congrats to the Class of 2018! Mikki and I are proud to call UCSB our alma mater 😊👩‍🎓💕

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Take a look at our Monday group practicing their body weight squats! We teach bio-mechanics - our clients learn to develop perfect technique before adding weight 🌟

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~ Paleo Meal Inspiration ~
Check out Mikki's salad made with local, organic and wild-caught ingredients 🥗😍
Try it for yourself! --> Mixed greens, avocado and sautéed wild shrimp with a lemon juice and olive oil dressing 😋 Santa Barbara Farmers Market

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🌟Transformation Tuesday🌟 Check out Lane, our wonderful client who has lost 17 pounds since she started training with us! She's almost halfway to her goal of losing 40 pounds 🤩 We are so proud of her! 💪

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Happy Mother's Day! 💕 There's nothing like spending quality time with your children while getting a workout in 😉👩‍👧💪

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🌹Stop and smell the roses💐
The The Historic Old Mission Santa Barbara Rose Garden looked (and smelled) wonderful yesterday! Just another reminder to slow down and enjoy our beautiful Spring weather 🌞

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New Blog Post: What's The Difference Between Paleo and Keto? 🤔 Read the post to learn which one is right for you! 👍

What's The Difference Between Paleo and Keto? - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform Paleo and Keto are two buzz words associated with accelerated fat loss and healthier lifestyles. Both diets have overlapping foods and benefits, but what are the differences? Let’s take a look at these questions, so that you can decide which diet (or maybe combination of the two?) works best for y...

🥑Did you know that avocados are actually a fruit?🥑 They're also nutrient-dense and paleo-friendly! 👏😀

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🐟 Bluewater Grill Santa Barbara - A new favorite restaurant! Mikki loved the Ponzu Sashimi Sea Scallops 😍 This place opened up this Spring and has a great location - a must try for Santa Barbara locals and visitors! ✅

🌍 Earth Day was born in response to the wreckage of the Santa Barbara Oil Spill in 1969. We are so proud to be part of a community that takes action to protect our planet ♻️❤️ Santa Barbara Earth Day

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A ketogenic diet is a natural way to re-calibrate your body's metabolism and dramatically improve its overall function 💪😁 Follow our quick guide to get started today!

To learn more about "going keto" read one of our recent blog posts --> https://fitnesstransform.com/are-you-ready-to-go-keto/

Don't forget to slow down for a moment to enjoy our beautiful spring flowers and weather 🌞🌷🌼😍

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Lettuce wish you a happy Friday! 😉👏 Santa Barbara Farmers Market

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|| New Blog Post || Your Microbiome and Circadian Rhythm
Are your eating habits keeping you from a good night's sleep?🤦‍♂️Find out how gut health is related to our circadian rhythm in our latest blog post! 👍

Your Microbiome and Circadian Rhythm - Santa Barbara Personal Trainer | Fitness Transform You knew that gut microbes could affect your digestion, your weight and even your immune system. But did you know that that gut flora can also affect your circadian rhythm?