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What's the Tops for Fitness in 2019 Spokane?
In 2018, we saw the resurgence of boxing, an explosion of high-intensity interval training (otherwise known as HIIT) gyms popping up around neighborhoods and advanced wearable technology hitting the market. As the year enters its last quarter, we turn our attention to 2019 and look forward to new workout trends. As a sneak peek of what’s coming, experts provide their top nine predictions — giving you a head start on what will soon be the next big thing. Trend #1: 30 minute workouts?
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For those short on time, 2019 will work in your favor. Following the path of the popular cycling and HIIT gyms offering compact 50–60-minute classes, you should expect abbreviated .... -
6 Truths About Exercise That Nobody Wants to Believe
Success in the gym, as with most things in life, comes down to mastering the basics. With that in mind, here are 6 exercise tips, weightlifting basics, the best exercises to start with, and training essentials that nobody wants to believe, but everyone should follow. Take these ideas to heart and you'll reap major benefits. While most people waste time debating the endless stream of supplements, “new” workout programs, and diet plans, all you really have to do is focus on these simple concepts and you'll see results. 1. Commit for the long-term.
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Most people workout with a short-term goal in mind. I like looking at health in a different way… The goal is not to lose .... -
How Long to See Workout Results Spokane?
You probably didn’t start a new fitness routine just for your health. You want to see results, whether that means gains in strength, bigger muscles, or greater endurance. But exactly how much time do you need to put in, per session and per week, before you can tell it’s working? 1. Sessions don’t need to be marathons In fact, they shouldn’t be, unless you’re actually training for a marathon or other long endurance event. For goals of strength, hypertrophy (muscle growth), athletic speed, and general fitness, there’s a point of diminishing returns in terms of session length. “Perhaps the biggest misconception, when it comes to training, is ....
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Balanced Powers Small Group Training - NEWS!!!
Hey all, Starting in December we are asking that if you are a member of the small group training sessions that you start signing up online so we can be more efficient with our sessions. It takes just a minute to set up your account on either the app or from the website. Below are the links to each. Apple App Store Google Play Store Mindbody Website Make sure you search for Catalyst Fitness and use the email you've given us as your contact email to set up your account. You won't be inundated with emails from Mindbody other than your verification email when you start your account. Thank you for your understanding and help with this going forward! ....
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WHAT IS FLEXIBLE DIETING? IT’S ABOUT MAKING YOUR MACROS FIT
Despite the overall trend toward cleaner eating (little to no processed foods, limiting or eliminating “bad” foods like sodium and sugar, etc.), as well as our general desire for quality ingredients (such as organic, humanely-raised, etc.), an increasingly popular diet—called “flexible dieting”—favors focusing on quantity. The premise of flexible dieting is that you eat the right number of calories for you and in the right proportion of macronutrients. You calculate how much of the macronutrient categories you should be eating and then choose what to eat based on those targets. There are three macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates, and fat. As for ....
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How to Recover from Your Thanksgiving Bender
It happens to the best of us: Thanksgiving rolls around and we enjoy the holiday dinner a little too much. A binge that includes buttery potatoes, greasy gravy, rich casseroles, and—of course—lots of turkey (not to mention pumpkin pie!) can leave you feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and irritable. If you find yourself in this situation this year, you don't have to suffer through the aftereffects. Here are some things you can do the day after Thanksgiving that will help you feel better—plus some tips for getting your diet back on track for the rest of the holiday season. Commit to getting back on track
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3 Workouts on the House Spokane!
Hey everyone! The holiday season is NOT
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the time to slack on your fitness, so why do we always put ourselves last this time of year? This year, put yourself FIRST!
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Do You Lift, Bro? Most Americans Say Nah!
In a first of its kind study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine1, data from a nationally representative sample of US adults were used by investigators to link low-to-moderately frequent muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE) with fewer reported health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer. "This study is among the first to show that most US adults do not engage in MSE. We also demonstrate that as few as one or two MSE sessions a week result in fewer reported health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer, even after accounting for aerobic exercise levels," explained lead investigator Jason A. Bennie, PhD, Physically Active Lifestyles Research Group (USQ PALs), ....
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Parents, You Must Find Time For Fitness in Spokane!
There is this myth that parenthood requires an absolute sacrifice of health, hopes, and dreams. Marriage must become passionless, purposeful work must be reframed as a necessary evil, and any individual pursuits must be abandoned. The reality is that self-neglect is the worst thing you can do for your kids. First of all, if you allow yourself to become a fractured version, you will have less to give your children. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Taking time for your own health will magnify your positive impact. Our world often focuses on quantity, but quality time is what always matters most. Movement is not an activity you fit into your life. It is the essence of living. This is true ....
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Recover From Your Workday in Spokane With These 3 Foam Roller Tricks
No matter how much you exercise, office jobs are hard on the body. Tied to a desk, most of us will slump, hold our heads in uncomfortable positions and grow stiff. Our phones double this effect, creating a forward head and shoulder position that leaves the spine out of alignment. But you've got to work – so what can you do about it? One of the best ways to recover from your day job is to use a simple foam roller to stretch out shortened, tense muscles resulting from poor posture. These easy exercises will help you achieve better posture and reduce back pain, hopefully making work and life a bit more pleasant. 1. The Snow Angel Stretch Before diving into more extensive ....
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