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The food you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your sleep and how quickly you fall asleep. There’s a lot of controversy about whether you should eat before bedtime or stop eating hours before you lay down. There are different points of view on this topic. Some […]
No two people are exactly alike, especially when it comes to nutrition. Athletes’ requirements differ from those of people who live a more sedentary lifestyle. Because of the energy expended, their body may need more calories. They may require more protein, healthy fat, and carbs to recover from demanding training. There is no one-size-fits-all dietary […]
You see it frequently: people who sabotage their success with negative thoughts. If you want to achieve anything, staying positive is necessary for success. As a child, you may have heard the story of the little engine that could. It kept repeating, “I think I can.” when it attempted the goal of pulling the stranded […]
The start of a new year is always when people in San Antonio, TX, work on resolutions. They can be anything. Often, they are about improving fitness. Some are impressively challenging. Others seem easy to obtain. It doesn’t matter the goal or its immensity it is. It’s all about achieving it. One way to make […]
People have varied reasons to start working out. Some want to look more attractive. Others want to have the energy to keep up with their children. A health scare is another reason beginners often start. Novices frequently make crucial mistakes when they first begin. Those errors can set them back for months or even cause […]
If you’re like many people in San Antonio, TX, you probably have an air fryer in your kitchen, either as a stand-alone or part of a combination oven. There’s a reason for the popularity of air fryers. It offers that crisp fried exterior and a similar fried food taste without the excess oil. That occurs […]
Life is busy. Often, it isn’t easy to fit everything into a day. Something has to give. Work or family isn’t an option. You can save time exercising by switching to smarter workouts. You get as much benefit in less time or find ways to manage your workout time. For instance, you may have short […]
At Iron Fit in San Antonio, TX, we emphasize the benefits of all types of exercise, particularly strength-building. We also create a program designed to address more than strength. It includes flexibility, balance, and endurance. Many of the exercises our trainers use are also yoga poses. Some yoga poses help build muscle strength and endurance. […]
Stretching relieves stress. It increases blood flow. It increases circulation and a sense of calm. Stretching sends oxygen throughout the body and can increase your oxygen intake. The increased blood flow to the brain makes you more alert. That type of stretching is often involuntary. When stretching is deliberate and part of your fitness program, […]
Most people want to get fit and healthy. They want workouts that are the most effective for building muscle, burning fat, and improving energy levels. Dieting can help, but you have to be careful. If you don’t do the right exercises, you’ll lose weight. Unfortunately, you’ll also lose muscle tissue. You end up being a […]