The holiday season is in full swing! Halloween just passed by. Thanksgiving is up next week. And Christmas (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc..) and New Year’s arrives soon after. On the one hand, the holidays are great. Lots of time with family and friends, tons of parties, and loads of delicious food. But on the other hand, […]
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Whether you’re new to working out or an old pro, psyching yourself up to exercise can be a struggle. There are always demands on your time. And when you have a free moment, the allure of sleeping in a little longer or vegging out on the couch with Netflix can be irresistible. All of which […]
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Strength training is an important consideration, especially as you age. Lifting weights, resistance training exercises like Pilates and Yoga, and body weight resistance exercises help you build muscle mass, increase bone density, and maintain physical strength. Yet folks tend to gravitate toward cardio-driven exercises. Partly because strength training exercises can be intimidating. But also, it’s […]
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In 20+ years of experience working in personal training, one piece of advice has proven indispensable: JUST KEEP GOING. Once you muster the effort to begin exercising, don’t stop and start. Keep. It. Up. Taking that first step – doing your first workout – is the hardest part of your fitness journey. The next step […]
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Father Time stands forever undefeated. It’s an indisputable fact. But as the calendar years tick by, you can remain vibrant, vital, and physically fit regardless of age. Maintaining heart health, building new muscle, sustaining physical strength, and keeping limber and flexible are all achievable well into your “twilight years.” How are such colossal feats possible? […]
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Hey There Friends, Followers + Clients! Quick announcement about a new feature I’m running – Welcome to BOBAFIT. Twice monthly, I’ll be sharing fitness, exercise, diet, and wellness advice to help you look good, feel better, and live a healthier lifestyle. Let’s kickoff the first BOBAFIT feature: Staying Fit While Getting Older None of us […]
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**Summer Fitness Special** Skip to the bottom for more details. Eager to get fit and stay active this summer? This past winter proved unusually cold and rainy by Southern California standards. And after long months of sedentary indoor living, you’re probably not as active and fit as you’d like. Fortunately, the recent sunny days and […]
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has always been a huge inspiration to me. This might surprise some, considering Arnold’s self-inflicted lousy PR in recent years. But here’s my perspective on the Governator: Arnold has long served as an international fitness ambassador. Few have done more to promote the benefits of exercise, the value of healthy living, and the […]
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Self-preservation is an example of protecting an investment. It’s the natural instinct to safeguard your physical body. And if you consider all your body does for you – It houses you, protects you, transports you, and enables your every physical action – You’ll likely agree your body ranks among your greatest personal investments. Yet, all […]
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Though we’ve recently suffered through a sweltering heatwave, fall will soon be here! September 23rd marks the first day of autumn, and as daylight hours shorten and temperatures drop, our instinct to “hibernate” often kicks in. Yet while this urge is perfectly natural, there’s a downside to a more sedentary lifestyle. Weight gain is an […]
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