Tips from Trainer Robb!
1) Rest is essential to have more energy and a more productive day. If you are having trouble getting to sleep, cut off all caffeine at least 6 hours before bedtime. Use Dreamweaver by Revolution or Nocturnal by NDS to help put you into a nice easy sleep without the sluggish feel when you wake up.
2) Even if you don't have time to get a full workout in, try to get some walking or movement in. Park a little further from your destination and use that walk time as exercise, take the stairs instead of the elevator and doing household chores can also help. Using NDS's Complete 500 will burn an extra 500 calories per packet which is the equivalent to 30 minutes of walking.
3) February is heart health month and putting fish oil in your diet can help with your overall cardiovascular health. Fish oil is not only good for cardiovascular health, but it also works as an anti-inflammatory. If you are sore from working out, or have arthritis, fish oil is recommended for both the young and old alike.
4) When trying to tone up or lose a few pounds/inches, mixing up your workout by doing 3-5 sets with 20+ reps with lower weights will increase your heart rate and help you burn more calories.
5) NDS Muscle Phix is a good additive to your pre-workout routine to help with endurance. It buffers lactic acid buildup so that your muscles do not fatigue as fast and you can get a longer, more productive workout.
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6 Weight Loss Tips from Trainer Robb!
1) Multivitamins are essential to take everyday and have been medically proven to help you feel better overall. They compliment your workouts and improve your quality of life. GNC Vitapaks are a convenient and easy way to get all your daily vitamins in one easy package.
2) Building Lean Muscle: Your body needs a gram and a half of protein for every pound you weigh in order to build lean muscle.
3) If you work out first thing in the morning eat something up to an hour before your workout. Example: oatmeal, fruit, or a protein shake such as one from NDS' Amplify line. If you don't like the taste of the protein, put it in the refrigerator for a little bit prior to consuming, it tastes better cold and use a shaker bottle to make sure the powder gets mixed well
4) A pre-workout supplement such as NDS' Pump Fuel or M5 Cellucor is a good way to kick your workout up a notch. It helps with workout intensity, endurance, energy, mental focus, and strength.
5) Protein shakes after your workout provide repairing to muscle tissue, aids in muscle recovery, and helps with muscle soreness.
6) A post workout supplement such as Bio Rhythms After Glow is a good tasting alternative to drinking a protein shake after your workout.
1) Eat breakfast - it jump starts your metabolism for the day.
2) Don't skip meals - your body tries to hold on to any food it gets and stores it as fat because it thinks it will not get any more nutrients.
3) Carbohydrates = energy. Majority of carbohydrate intake should be with breakfast and lunch. Limit carb intake after 5pm because it won't be as easy to burn them off in your sleep and your body will store it as fat.
4) Protein intake is essential in order to build lean muscle as well as boost your metabolism. Protein shakes are a good way to add more protein to your diet.
5) Set a weight loss goal for a 60 day time period - example: low carb high protein diet, weight loss kit such as the complete 500 to help boost metabolism and break down stored fat, combined with an exercise program*
*our locations have certified personal trainers that can answer questions and help design a weight loss plan to meet your needs.
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