12steps Successful people use to stay productive and in control

They Forgive Themselves A vicious cycle of failing to control oneself followed by feeling intense self-hatred and disgust is common in attempts at self-control. These emotions typically lead to over-indulging in the offending behavior. When you slip up, it is critical that you forgive yourself and move on. Don’t ignore how the mistake makes you…

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TF 90 Day Challenge

TTF Fit Body 90 Day Challenge   Look and feel your best! Happy New Years! Now is your time to work off that extra pounds that just don’t seem to go away. How would you like to lose pounds, size and body fat %?? How would you like to be rewarded for your hard work…

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Why Train Monthly?

Why Train Monthly?   There has been much speculation about The Training Floor going into monthly training packages vs selling training by the bundle. I am here to set the record straight. Monthly packages are the way to go for two big reasons. Number one when people inquire about personal training they want to change…

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The truth about belly fat

The claim: A growling belly during your workout may be a sign you’re cheating yourself out of a greater calorie burn, according to new research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. The research: For the study, 10 “recreationally active” college-age women (so, not athletes) of normal body weight were given a…

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What’s so good about farmer walks

People who haven’t tried walking with a reasonable load (half bodyweight in each hand) for a distance of 100 to 200 meters cannot understand it, as the exercise doesn’t look as glam as some of the other strength exercises. It’s just walking, how hard could it be? Farmers walk (and other loaded carries) are great…

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The ONE Treatment to Absolutely Avoid

The ONE Treatment to Absolutely Avoid Relying on over-the-counter analgesics is not advised, and may not even provide much relief. Taking ibuprofen before a workout in order to reduce muscle soreness has been linked to intestinal leakage and systemic inflammation. When used long-term, it may lead to intestinal permeability, allowing bacteria and digestive enzymes to…

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Why am I sore after exercises sometimes?

Why Does Exercise Sometimes Cause Muscle Soreness? (HINT: It’s NOT Lactic Acid!) For many years, it was commonly believed muscle soreness was from lactic acid buildup, but this has now been thoroughly debunked by science. The burn you feel while exercising is indeed lactic acid, however, your body flushes it out very quickly — within…

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2 Months of unlimited classes for free if you…

This week we will be having a Living Social special coming out for new clients, but we would like to give our existing clients an incentive for passing along the experiences you all get at The Training Floor. Pay it Forward! It’s simple, let your friends and family know about the great offer we have…

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What is a foam roller, How do I use it?

-Jeff Kurr Contributor – Corrective Exercise and Outdoor Fitness Self-myofascial release, also known as “foam rolling,” has transformed from a once mysterious technique used only by professional athletes, coaches, and therapists to a familiar everyday practice for people at all levels of fitness. Self-myofascial release is a fancy term for self-massage to release muscle tightness…

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9 ways you can push yourself through a workout

1. Visualize Results: Use this as motivation to help you keep going. For example when I was trying to get in shape for our recent trip to Costa Rica, I would picture myself on the beach wearing a bikini. Or even worse, having to chase after my toddler in my bikini! Almost always I would…

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