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If you want to lose weight, consider doing what many people in Chino Hills, CA do. Choose MMA to help them burn extra calories and shed those extra pounds. It’s more than just a workout in the gym that includes a portion of the workout for strength building, part of it to build endurance and a section for flexibility. It does all those things at once, plus is a whole body workout. It can burn a huge amount of calories and then continues with after burn, where the body continues to burn calories to get back to its normal state. That means shedding pounds faster.

Kickboxing incorporates all the benefits of many martial arts.

That full body workout means you’ll be working more than just your arms and back, but also your shoulders, abs, legs and glutes. Unlike most cardio workouts, kickboxing builds muscle tissue, too. The more muscle tissue you have, the easier it is to lose weight because muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue does. Because it does provide cardio intensity, it burns an average of 67 percent more calories than just resistance training alone.

Burn off the stress when you kickbox.

Seriously, imagine how great you’ll feel after a frustrating day, kicking and boxing away those stress hormones. It helps get rid of stress hormones like cortisol, which is associated with abdominal fat. Not only will you burn off all that stress and anger, you’ll also get a boost of endorphins. If you’re a stress eater, either turning to crunchy foods for an outlet or sugary comfort foods, you’ll eat far less.

You’ll improve your posture and confidence with kickboxing.

When you strengthen your muscles, boost your endurance and flexibility, you also see a noted improvement in your posture. That improvement gives you a confident appearance and when you look confident, you feel more confident. Try it yourself. Slump and see how you feel, then stand straight and proud. The difference is amazing. That good posture also helps you look slimmer and trimmer, too.

• No matter what type of exercise program you use, sticking with it is what actually makes the difference. You won’t have a problem with kickboxing, since it’s loads of fun. You’ll look forward to each session.
• You get an extra benefit when you kickbox, a great self-defense tool. While you should always be aware of your surroundings and avoid danger, knowing how to defend yourself does bring empowerment.
• Core strength is a huge benefit of kickboxing. It whittles your waist and gives you a svelte curvy appearance. You’ll feel sexier and build a new self-image.
• Come into One Love Fit Club, call or send us an online message if you have more questions. We’re always glad to explain our program. Better yet, sign up for our kickboxing class special that is low priced and also includes a pair of gloves.

Want to Learn More about Losing Weight with MMA?

If you want more information about losing weight, contact me here today or call 909-529-2201.

Even though it’s a dry heat, any temperatures over 90 degrees is still hot! Daytime temperature of 90 degrees are common in Chino Hills, CA in the summer. You need to take precautions and be smarter when you exercise in the heat. For instance, don’t workout in the middle of the day when it’s the hottest. Instead, working out in the morning, while it’s still cool can keep you safer, while still getting the exercise you need. After four in the afternoon works, too.

What you wear makes a difference.

Wear clothing that breathes and reflects heat. Natural cotton, linen and jersey help sweat evaporate easily and light colored clothes reflect the heat of the sun. There are newer materials made specifically for athletes that help keep you cooler and wick the sweat. Keep clothing loose to help the sweat evaporate and avoid chaffing.

Whether you’re exercising inside or outside, staying hydrated is important.

You should always have a bottle of water on hand when you workout. You lose a lot of fluid when you sweat in a tough workout. It’s even worse when you’re working out in the heat. Carry more than one bottle if you’re running any distance. Sip it every 15 minutes, even if you don’t feel like you’re thirsty. Check into hydration packs if you’re going a distance. If you’re exercising more than an hour in hot weather, a sports drink to replenish your electrolytes may be in order. Studies also show that taking a salt tablet with a sports drink helped marathon runners finish faster, but isn’t normally necessary for the average workout.

Choose your path wisely if you work outside.

Just like exercising outside in the morning to avoid the sun is good, so is exercising or running on a shaded path. The less exposure to the sun that you have, the cooler you’ll be. Don’t forget the sunscreen either. While you need some sun to help boost your vitamin D, those should be controlled exposures for short periods, not a full workout session or run.

• The best way to avoid heat stroke on hot summer days is to workout inside, in an air conditioned gym. Not only will you avoid heat stroke, you’ll avoid sunburn, too.
• Acclimate your body to the heat. If you’ve never exercised before, don’t try to do it all at once. Take more frequent breaks, reduce the intensity and make the workout shorter, gradually increasing the time.
• Pay attention to the warning signs of a heat related condition. Muscle cramps, weakness, nausea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, low blood pressure, increased heart rate, visual impairments and confusion are a few.
• Watch the weather forecast. If there’s a heat warning, make alternative plans to go to the gym or workout in your home where it’s air conditioned.

Parents that come to me for help with diet in Chino Hills, CA often ask about ways to ensure there’s adequate nutrition for the picky eater. Some are talking about how to get their kids to eat healthier, but others are either referring to themselves or their spouse. There’s two different approaches, depending on the age and preferences of the person who is picky. One focuses on the fun factor and eye-appeal of the food and the other focuses on flavor and texture.

Don’t force kids to eat food they hate.

Every parent has experienced it, you put a new food on your child’s plate and they roll their eyes, make an “EWW” sound and refuse to take a bite. You might not even know they hate the food, since it could be the first time you’ve served it. Of course, you want them to try it. It’s crazy to hate a food you’ve never tried, but kids—and sometimes adults—are funny that way. Instead, serve it with two foods you know they like and if they don’t eat it, wait. A week or two later, do the same thing. Studies show that after being served the same food several times, weeks apart, kids will often try it.

Make the plate a rainbow of colors.

Not only does creating a plate that has a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables ensure that your picky eater is getting adequate nutrition, it looks more inviting. The different colors of vegetables and fruits indicate the different nutrients it contains. Tell your child it’s a rainbow of colors and get them used to that phrase. You can even include there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, then serve a dessert of peaches or other gold colored fruit or dessert dish.

For picky adults and children, hiding the healthy food amidst pasta, potatoes or in soup works well.

Adults can be picky and even worse than children. While you might not feel as worried about the adult as you would a child, it doesn’t mean it isn’t frustrating. You can hide the fresh veggies or food the person doesn’t like by serving it in a pasta dish, with other ingredients they like. You can also make a potato dish with veggies in it or serve an entire meal in a soup. If texture is what they don’t like about the food, cut it in small pieces or put it in a blender when you put it in the dish to make it more palatable.

• Picky eaters aren’t as picky when the food is fun. Veggie loaded muffins, veggie filled waffle sandwiches and even healthy burritos are far more fun to eat and extremely nutritious.
• Make meals stress free. Don’t make it a battle of will over whether your child or spouse will eat the food. If they eat it, they eat it and if they don’t, they don’t. It not only may change some attitudes about food, it will help your meals digest better.
• Start by serving only a small amount of a new food to the picky eater. Not only is it less threatening to them, it’s less wasteful if they don’t like it.
• Change the way you serve the veggie or offending food. If they don’t like raw carrots, cook them on the grill. They not only have more eye-appeal, they often taste sweeter when grilled.

I always beam with pride when I see my clients in Chino Hills, CA make such great progress. I like to feel I’m part of it, but the biggest praise goes to them. They work hard. We believe that if you work hard, you also need to reward yourself with something tangible. It doesn’t have to be new clothing and really shouldn’t be a cheesecake. It can be anything you wouldn’t normally do for yourself, like giving yourself permission to take a day off for whatever is your favorite pastime, whether it’s something active like hiking or going to the movies.

A new clothing size requires new clothing.

Seriously, toning and losing weight can make your clothing far to big or are baggy, giving you a frumpy look. When you’ve lost weight, but haven’t quite reached your goals, you still want to show off your hard work. Don’t be tempted to wear those ill-fitting clothes. Instead, treat yourself to something special that looks great on you and fill in with clothing that costs less. They can come from online auctions, discount malls, or thrift shops and be temporary. You can also buy clothing that can be easily altered when you reach your final goal. Looking good and showing off your new body will make you feel better.

Create a bucket list and as you lose weight, cross off the items with each goal reached.

While a bucket list is often talked about as people get older, it can be done no matter what age you are. Even better, the fitter you get, the more potential you have to add more things to the bucket list, because you’re living longer. Consider things like riding a bike from one town to another or hiking a mountain trail. There are so many beautiful trails to take near Chino Hills. If you’ve always wanted to do something a little more physical, but didn’t think you had it in you, it could make a great addition to the list. Your trainer will even help you prepare for it.

Give yourself a reward of a get-away.

Schedule a time to get-away or take a vacation. Some people just want a little time to themselves, so their vacation could be a stay-cation, where they spend the whole day doing nothing, or even cleaning out a closet or drawer that they’ve always wanted to get accomplished. Cleaning may not sound like a treat, but it can be very rewarding if it’s something that bothers you. It just means, the reward isn’t something another can judge, only you can decide what you want.

• Get a massage, pedicure or facial. Pampering yourself a bit sends a message to you that you’ve done something important and deserve something special.
• Learn something new. Maybe you’ve always wanted to try your hand at woodworking or sewing. Make your reward the supplies you need for that endeavor and the time.
• Get yourself a new gadget. Whether you love tools, beauty aids or kitchen appliances, they make a great reward. A spiralizer or air fryer could be good choices for people that love cooking.
• Redo your do. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or woman, getting a new hairstyle makes a difference. For men, even changing from clean shaven to a little facial hair can give a new look and feel for the new person they are.

People are living longer and healthier, which means they’re also enjoying all the pleasures of life longer, one of which is the closeness that can occur in the bedroom. Too often people just don’t feel sexy or have the desire. That can start to break down the bond between partners. There is a way to increase your sex drive and that’s by boosting your health with exercise. Exercise has been proven to improve the sex drive of both men and women, which is why it’s so important for both people in the relationship to get into shape.

You have to feel good to feel sexy.

Sex and sexual stimulation is a physical response, but your brain plays an important role. Working out not only makes you feel good, physically, it also boosts endorphins and other hormones that make you feel relaxed and good mentally. You’ll burn off the hormones of stress when you workout, too. Stress can slow any progress in the bedroom and keep your focus off the pleasures of sex. It simply ruins a romantic mood. Work out, feel great and enjoy.

It’s about your actual hormones and sex drive too.

When you workout, you give your libido a boost. When it builds muscle tissue, it also stimulates the creation of HGH—Human Growth Hormone. The more HGH that men have, the more potential they have or higher testosterone levels, since HGH is responsible for creating it. More testosterone means an increased sex drive and a super boost to the libido. Women benefit from exercise in a different way. Exercise improves their sensitivity to touch.

You’ll be able to become a marathon bedroom partner, rather than a sprinter when you workout.

Sex is tough exercise, but you don’t notice it because it also provides pleasure. The fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy sex and so will your partner. Some sexual positions require more flexibility and you’ll be ready to perform without worrying about pulling a muscle. Endurance will increase, so you’ll not have to stop for a breath. Even an increase in strength can make you more of a star during sex. Exercise helps improve your circulation and that can even help prevent serious conditions like vascular disease and diabetes that can cause erectile dysfunction. Studies show boosting your circulation can help prevent erectile dysfunction.

• When couples workout together, it adds a dimension of emotional closeness to all the physical benefits exercise provides. Both receive a physical boost to their sexual drive, too.
• You’ll feel better about how you look when you workout regularly and that can make you feel sexier. When you feel sexier, you’ll respond the same way.
• Exercise can be a boost to your sex life, but your sex life can also be a boost to your health by providing exercise. It can provide all types of workouts, strength-building, flexibility and endurance and is something you’ll enjoy more than a jog.
• Eating healthy and choosing healthy foods together, working out together and enjoying life together are all ways to increase the bond between partners. That bond is the biggest sexual stimulation.