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Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard at it!

You are far too smart to be the only thing standing in your way!

"The hardest step to fitness is the first one. Take it now!" Heather Montgomery

FiT Tip: Is it still strength training if you only use bodyweight? Yes! Body weight training is one of the best ways to build lean muscle. In fact, planks, squats, lunges and push-ups are not just great body weight strength moves - they're some of the be most effective all-around strengthening exercises.

Remember, when you feel like quitting think about why you started!!

FiT Tip: Should I hold on to the treadmill when walking at an incline? No, because our tendency is to grab the bar for dear life and lean back. In a recent study, treadmill walkers who did this on a steep incline burned significantly fewer calories than those who stayed upright while walking on a moderate grade. It makes sense when you think about what happens naturally when you walk up a hill. You lean forward, which recruits your calf, glute and hamstring muscles and increases expenditure.

That voice in your head that says you can't do this, is a liar! You can do anything you put your mind to.

FiT Tip: Regular exercisers are better at handling work-life conflicts. That's because sweating away the stress empowers you to tackle tough tasks at your job and in your family life. Even if you can't carve out the time for a full workout, a quick hike or bike ride will help.

What you eat in private, you wear in public!!

FiT Tip: A lot of people think women struggle with a standard push-up because they lack chest and tricep strength. But often, women lack the core control to get into and then sustain a strict plank position through the entire range of movement of a push-up. Bent-knee push-ups of course target your chest and triceps but they don't address the issue of poor core control, so they're not getting you much closer to doing the full-on thing no matter how many reps you rack up. Idea? An elevated push-up - This reduces your body weight you have to lift and still works your core.

Junk food satisfies you for a minute, being fit satisfies you for life!!

FiT Tip: If you are looking to reduce your carbs, swap the starch on your plate for fresh veggies to fill up faster and stay fuller longer. This style of clean eating also improves your gut bacteria - which scientists now believe plays a crucial rule in helping to keep unwanted pounds away.

It never gets easier, you just get better!!

FiT Tip: What is wrong with today's diet? Too much sugar! When you eat too much sugar, your body may stop getting the message to feel full. Focus on protein and healthy fats instead of refined carbs.

You can feel sore tomorrow, or you can feel sorry. You choose!

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Attention athletes!! We have a deal for you! Strength and conditioning class for a minimum of four athletes, 2x per week for 9 weeks at $400 per athlete! Give us a call today.

FiT Tip: Myth: Nuts are fattening and you should not eat them if you want to lose weight. Fact: In small amounts, nuts can be part of a healthy weight-loss program. Nuts are high in calories and fat. However, most nuts contain healthy fats that do not clog arteries. Nuts are also good sources of protein, dietary fiber, and minerals such as magnesium and copper.
Tip: Enjoy small portions of nuts. One-half ounce of mixed nuts has about 84 calories.

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Train insane... or remain the same!! Happy Monday!

You don't have to go fast, you just have to go!!

FiT Tip: People who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and generally feel better throughout the day. Skipping breakfast can put your body into "starvation mode", causing your body to store your next meal as fat.