The Four Elements of Fitness: Are You Out of Balance?

Is your fitness program failing to achieve your desired results? If it doesn’t combine the Four Elements of Fitness, you could be out of balance… Find Your Balance With the Four Elements of Fitness Your body is the result of your choices. Your particular motivation is likely to dictate your workout choice. What are your […]

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Are Your Symptoms Caused by Dehydration?

As we approach the Summer months and rising temperatures, our bodies require more water to stay hydrated — especially if we are physically active. It’s not uncommon to fall short on some days, but the consequences to the body are unforgiving. Even a 1% drop in bodily fluids can create mild but noticeable symptoms — including […]

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Triggers that Sabotage Our Healthy Efforts

No matter what our goals are — to lose weight, maintain our weight, cut down on sugar, or maybe just eat a more healthy diet overall — these goals are often threatened by what psychologists call triggers. In the fitness world, a trigger is a person, place, thing, situation — or even a food — that has […]

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Three Things to Think About Before Hiring a Personal Trainer

Why Hire a Personal Trainer? If you’re considering hiring a personal trainer, there are three things you should consider first. Choosing to hire a personal trainer is often an emotional decision. But whether you hire a personal trainer or not, it requires a lot of intention and perseverance to reach your fitness goals. A personal […]

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Exercise for Brainpower and Mental Health

Many of us already know that exercise is a great way to relieve stress, but that is just one of the many ways that exercise can improve your mental health. Researchers have confirmed that exercise improves memory, boosts creativity, and can even be a supportive factor for treating anxiety and depression. Duke university reported that 30 minutes […]

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Rational Resolutions

New Years resolutions are a time-honored tradition, but how often do they stick and what are the reasons why they fail? It might help to take a deeper look at the source of our motivation: our new changes need to be charged with a sincere passion — not an impulsive drive, external pressure, or fleeting whimsy. […]

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Re-thinking Tradition: A More Nurturing Holiday Season

Welcome to the holiday season! Every year, it seems to sneak up on us a bit earlier. The holidays can be a time to relax, enjoy your favorite foods, and spend quality time with your loved ones — or it can be stressful, exhausting, and overindulgent. The difference lies simply in your approach. You could […]

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Strength Training and Metabolism

Strength training is one of the best anti-aging remedies that we can implement to keep our bones strong, our muscles toned, and our metabolism running at it’s maximum capacity. The following excerpt from Prevention’s Total Body Guide explains exactly how strength training works it’s age-defying magic. Master Your Metabolism Metabolism is all the work your […]

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Interview with the Trainer: Boba Andric

Boba answers some frequently asked questions, and gives us insight into the process of working with this very unique and dedicated master trainer. Q: Where did you grow up?  What brought you to LA? I grew up in the former nation of Yugoslavia.  I was a professional ballet and jazz dancer for over a decade […]

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How to Look Great in the Mirror: fully-clothed, in a swimsuit… or totally bare.

As warmer weather approaches, and you trade layers of warm clothing for bare skin, it’s a great time to re-establish a joyful relationship with the image you see in the mirror. If you are looking with a critical eye – as many of us do – this can often fall short of a joyful experience. […]

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