Title: Fuel Your Energy: The Dynamic Duo of Diet and Exercise In today’s fast-paced world, energy is a prized commodity. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or personal pursuits, having sufficient energy to power through the day is essential. While many turn to caffeine or energy drinks for a quick fix, the key to sustained energy lies in the synergy between diet and exercise. Let’s explore how these two pillars of health impact our energy levels and vitality. The Nutritional Foundation: How Diet Shapes Energy Your body is like a finely tuned machine, requiring the right fuel to function optimally. A…
Hey there, fitness enthusiasts! Are you ready to turbocharge your gains and sculpt the body of your dreams? Well, buckle up because today, we’re diving deep into the world of full body workout splits. As a seasoned R3 Fitness Coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits of this versatile training approach. So, grab your water bottle and let’s explore why full body workouts reign supreme in the realm of fitness. First things first, let’s break down what exactly a full body workout split entails. Unlike other workout regimens that focus on specific muscle groups on different days (think chest day,…
Let’s get off the treadmill, shall we? Embarking on a journey towards shedding excess body fat and feeling your best isn’t just about what you do on the treadmill or how many salads you consume. Incorporating strength training into your routine can be the secret sauce to unlock your full potential. It’s not just about bulking up; it’s about sculpting a healthier, more vibrant you. Let’s dive into seven compelling ways strength training can assist in shedding body fat, enhancing daily activities, and revving up your metabolism. Muscle Burns Fat: Strength training isn’t just about building muscle; it’s about torching…
Diet and Nutrition Harnessing the Power of Nature: The Importance of Eating Fruit for Micro-Nutrients
Eat a rainbow of fruit colors each day In the confusing world of dietary trends and super-foods, it’s easy to overlook the simplest yet most powerful nutritional heroes: fruits. From fiber filled berries to juicy tropical delights, fruits not only excite our taste buds but also offer a treasure trove of essential micro nutrients vital for our well-being. In a society often fixated on macro nutrients like carbs, proteins, and fats, the importance of consuming fruits for their micro nutrient content cannot be overstated. The Crucial Role of Micro-Nutrients Micro-nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, play crucial roles in various bodily…
These unknown times of not having access to the gym or your equipment can really put a hamper on your workout routines. Rather than working out your hands by twiddling your thumbs waiting for the opportunity to get back in the gym, we can beat that lethargy together by incorporating exercises in a circuit to get your body moving, and you feeling better that you burned some of those pizza calories! Here at R3, there are some movements that we can string together to keep your body moving in the right direction without the need of equipment! Lets string these…
Are you totally out of your workout routine at this point? Or do you need a little push to keep you going? Would an acrostic poem help?! No…well at least the poem suggestion got you to smile! Monday Motivation Poem M Move your body – climb the stairs, clean the house until you sweat O Outside is a good choice for fresh air and fewer germs (but the snow?!) T Trust the process and just move, you’ll feel energized I It all counts and can be credited on your MyZone V Vary your workout- squats holding a laundry basket A…
R3 Fitness & R Thoughts 4 You REAL PEOPLE, REAL COACHING, REAL RESULTS and REAL THOUGHTS Quickly this has become a moment of stockpiling food, making the most from little and trying our best to remain well – mind and body. Time to get creative, waste nothing, be prepared, minimize trips to the grocery store and support our health. Many of us, being essentially sheltered in place, have extra time on our hands for better or worse. Let’s make it for the better…. Do you hate when you have those 3 brown bananas and know you should bake banana bread,…
R3 Fitness & R Thoughts 4 You REAL PEOPLE, REAL COACHING, REAL RESULTS and REAL THOUGHTS With countless unknowns in our world right now, we know it feels like the right time to get back to the R3 Blog. We can stay connected even with our social distancing. Many people feel alone and out of control for a variety of reasons – no school, no work, no routine, no access to the gym…no toilet paper in any stores! Let’s think about what we do have control over to lessen the stress and find a silver lining during this trying time….
We are back with the follow up blog on the very popular exercise, the deadlift! If you didn’t get a chance to read part 1 I will link it here, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to read that post before this one! Today I am going to go over a few different variations of the deadlift and why we use them with certain clients that we train at our gym. Now, after going over and understanding what a hip hinge is and how that is the movement pattern of a deadlift, this doesn’t mean everybody has the same…
Bench pressing can get boring so here are some new variations of chest pressing to spice up your workout! Chest pressing can get very boring with the typical bench press, whether it be a flat, incline and decline and all sorts of inclines in between. The weekly grind for chest gains can get dull and routine, and if you hit that plateau it can get very frustrating as well. Here at R3 Fitness, there are several exercises we like to use to blast those pectorals in different ways to keep exercise fresh and challenge yourself in your path towards sculpting…