Ever feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle with weight loss? You get up early to hit the gym, you do your best to drink enough water and eat a balanced diet. Yet, find that you’re still struggling to lose weight?! Before you throw in the towel, try sleeping on it!
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When your digestion, energy or sleep get in a funk, use my 5 ways to reset your health to help you get back on track. What knocks you out of your groove could be an indulgent vacation, partying (AKA a fun hangover), a bout of stress, or straying from healthy eating habits. Regardless of what tips the balance for you, here are 5 ways to reset your health and start feeling your best again!
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Eat seasonally to improve your your health, reduce your impact on the planet and support your local community. But what does that really mean? In this article you will learn what it means to eat seasonally.
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A great question came up the other day from one of my clients. She asked, “what should I do when I am cravings sweets?” If you have a hankering for something sweet you are not alone! Here is how I recommend you approach that craving of yours.
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If you are depressed and not making healthy nutrition choices, you will not get the energy and the nutrients your brain needs to feel emotionally better.
A 2009 study, reported in The British Journal of Psychiatry, suggests that people who eat a lot of processed and junk foods up their chances of depression by as much as 58%. But yet so often, these are the foods we reach for when we are depressed.
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May is Mental Health Month! You may be aware that one of the recommended treatments for depression and anxiety is free - exercise!
One reason why many Swamp Fitness clients come to us for support and personal training is to improve their mental health and to get them in the habit of exercising regularly.
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It’s no secret that our surroundings affect our mood, but they might have a bigger impact on our well-being than you think. In fact, according to a recent study, 70% of homeowners said that the design of their home has affected their well-being during the pandemic. So, if you’ve been feeling down and can’t quite put a finger on why, your home may be to blame. Find out what you can do around the house to give yourself a much-needed mood boost to feel happy in your home – and even increase the value of your home.
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This past year wasn’t an easy one for anybody, and the stresses of our world have resulted in more than 50% of adults in the U.S. reporting that the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health. Limited social connection, worries over work and fears for our health have left us all feeling battered and bruised.
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Maybe you’ve just started your fitness journey and don’t yet have workout equipment. Maybe you don’t have a dedicated space in your home for equipment. Not to worry! There are plenty of items you probably have around your house that you can use to exercise!
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At the start of each year, many of us reflect and resolve to change things that aren’t working in our lives. Sometimes these changes stick, but often they fizzle out after a few months. This doesn’t mean that lasting lifestyle changes are doomed, but they do require ongoing dedication. If you’re interested in creating long-term changes to improve your health and wellbeing, follow these tips to ensure they endure beyond the first few weeks of the year.
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It can almost feel unfair how much it hurts when you first start out on your fitness journey. However, many of our clients have said they feel proud when they end a training session super sore. It feels like they really worked hard! Muscle soreness is definitely a pain (literally and figuratively) in the butt so below are some tips on how to soothe your muscles!
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Putting on unwanted pounds never feels amazing. It can leave you feeling lethargic, tired, and even moody. During the beginning of the year, it is common for many of us to desire to start making positive changes and shed the extra weight. But where to begin? What are things to do everyday for weight loss?
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As we say goodbye to 2020 and look towards 2021, many are intent on “exercising more” and “eating better” in the new year. However, there is a reason why only about 55% of individuals stick to resolutions for a full month. We’ve done our research and have compiled tips and tricks for how to make resolutions that stick and can eventually become a part of your lifestyle!
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Anytime you find yourself browsing social media to pass the time, look into picking up a new pastime, skill, or hobby instead. Your time could be spent doing something productive and engaging. Developing a new hobby can cure boredom, challenge you in new ways, and help you meet people.
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We hear it all the time from personal training clients that they are dreading the holidays - no, not because of the days off from work or spending more time under one roof with relatives than you might prefer - because they do not want to falter from their personal training and nutrition goals.
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Balance is something that many take for granted. While balance may come naturally for some, it is something that should be worked on by everyone throughout their life so they can prevent falls in old age. According to Heart.org, exercises that improve balance can help prevent falls, a common problem in older adults and stroke patients. They can also benefit those who are obese since weight is not always carried or distributed evenly throughout the body.
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A common mistake that people new to fitness and exercise make is not having the proper support. No, not the emotional and physical support you get from your Swamp Fitness personal trainer - your ankle support! Your shoes are an important part of your fitness journey (they are, of course, with you every step of the way). Choosing the wrong pair of shoes can cause major bone and joint problems for you along the line, so be sure to follow these tips from WebMD for choosing the right pair of athletic shoes!
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Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is held every October and the action week focuses on disorders including arthritis, back pain, trauma, pediatric conditions, and osteoporosis.Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is co-sponsored by the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative and the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health. Both organizations have set their sights on improving the prevention of bone and joint problems so that those impacted by these conditions can have an increased awareness of treatment options, resources, and research.
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Here at Swamp Fitness, our team focuses on the importance of whole health - including mental health fitness. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), exercise has been researched and validated for treating a variety of mental issues and mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, addictions, grief, relationship problems, dementia and personality disorders. It also has shown to alleviate symptoms such as moodiness, stress, and accompanying chronic diseases and illnesses.
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Current evidence suggests that low vitamin D levels may contribute to the development of diseases of aging, such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
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