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Fat Loss Made Easy–Tips from lifeSport Fitness Boot Camp in San Jose

May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Journaling your food helps your weight loss plan

Tips for getting greater fat loss results in the next 12 weeks I recently held a free assessment day for members of our lifeSport Fitness boot camps in San Jose, Campbell and Los Gatos.  Because the scale doesn't tell the whole story, it's important to track other measurements such as body fat and girth to really get a clear picture of what's happening once you start to do boot camp workouts.  So, we offer free measurements for our members to keep them focused and on track. At lifeSport Fitness, we work hard to make every boot camp workout extremely effective for fat loss:  We do LOTS of … [Read more...]

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Workout Motivation – Tips to Getting Back on Track

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Workout motivation can change over time. It's been four months since the holidays wrapped up with New Year's Resolutions. In January many of my San Jose boot camp clients began their exercise program energized and super motivated. They woke up early to join fellow boot campers for a rigorous and fun workout. They also started a healthy eating program, increasing the number of fiber-rich foods like fruits and veggies into their diet. They were vigilant in drinking water and getting enough rest. Now... fast forward a couple of months. They lost several pounds and/or inches by working out … [Read more...]

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Healthy Snacks That Help You Lose Weight

April 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Healthy Snacking for Weight Loss

Some people might read the title of my blog post here and wonder how snacking in between meals can be a good thing if you're trying to lose weight. Can healthy snacks between meals really help you LOSE weight? I say........YES!  Here's why:  Eating a small, healthy snack may help you eat LESS at meal time. And, it may also eliminate blood sugar peaks and valleys that can trigger binge eating. Overeating at meal time and binge-eating are  common causes of weight gain. The key to snacking in between meals is to snack smart! 3 Healthy Snack Tips 1-  Make sure the healthy snack … [Read more...]

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Choosing a Personal Trainer: 6 Must Ask Questions

April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Running at San Jose boot camp

Finding a personal trainer that's right for you can be a daunting task. Unlike many health care professions (like physical therapy and nursing), there is currently no state licensing or educational requirement for personal trainers. An individual calling themselves a personal trainer could have just passed a weekend or online course. Or, they could hold an advanced degree from a University program. Consumers must do their due diligence when looking for a personal trainer that best matches their fitness and health goals. When interviewing individuals, here are 6 questions to ask before … [Read more...]

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Fast Weight Loss Myths Busted

March 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fast Weight Loss Myths

Having run a fitness boot camp in San Jose for nearly a decade, I hear countless fast weight loss myths and lies. Unfortunately many clients have fallen victim to misconceptions about what will help them take the weight off healthfully and permanently. Here are three top fast weight loss myths... and the real skinny behind them: Weight Loss Myth #1: To lose weight, you must do MORE cardiovascular exercise. While it’s true that we have to move more in order to change the shape of our bodes, more cardio is not the primary key to fast weight loss. In actuality, it comprises only part of … [Read more...]

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Holiday Fitness Gift Ideas from San Jose Boot Camp

November 30, 2011 By 9 Comments
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Happy Holidays!  It’s that time of year again to begin creating a holiday gift shopping list. If you have a fitness enthusiast on your list, giving them a fitness/exercise related gift is a great way to give them a very personalized gift you know they'll use and enjoy. If you have a person on your gift list who is currently out of shape and wishes to improve their health, what better way to support and encourage them than to give them an exercise or health-related gift! Just about everyone we know (including ourselves) needs to change up their routine, get some new workout gear, or … [Read more...]

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