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8 Mar 2019
4 REASONS WHY PRIORITIZING SLEEP IS ESSENTIAL TO YOUR HEALH & FITNESS GOALS

I don't know about you, but back in the days when taking a nap was a required part of your daily schedule (like in kindergarten), it was always the last thing I wanted to do.After all, playing duck duck goose or tag were much more important activities. But now that I'man adult and "nap time" isn't necessarily a required daily activity, I find myself wishing I was back inkindergarten again, only this time around I would be sure to take full advantage of nap time! Here's why naps aren't just for toddler's - A good nap can get you out of that mid-day slump,recharge your energy, and leave you more alert and in a better mood. How often do you hear someonetell you, "I had an awesome ....
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22 Feb 2019
3 TIPS TO PREVENTING WINTER WEIGHT GAIN

Today, we’re taking a cold, hard
look at winter weight gain {no pun intended}.It’s a common problem—people tend to pack on a few pounds during the winter months. But we want to give you a few tipsthat will help you fight backagainst wicked ole Mrs. Winter! Let’s waste no time, that way we’ll have less to deal with when the warm breezes start blowing! The good, the bad…and the solution. Although winter weight gain varies from person to person, research shows the average gain to be five to seven pounds!Some people gain this extra weight because they have Seasonal Affective Disorder—a type of winter depression.But most of ....
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8 Feb 2019
HOW TO FUEL YOUR BODY TO GET THE BEST RESULTS

Whether you're new to working out or you consider yourself well-versed in the world of exercise, performance and diet go hand-in-hand.
In order to be able to train at the peak of your ability, get the most out of your workouts, and also recover quickly, you must be intentional about what you eat, making sure you feed your body what it needs. Let's talk aboutcars for a second -- Your car requires gas in order to run, andyou have a choice of gasoline gradesto put in your car depending on the performance you want out of it. Likewise,your body requires fuel for energy, and just as there are different grades ofgasolinethere are different types of food to fuel yourbody. Trying to work ....
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JANUARY DEADLINES AND CONTESTS: YOUR KEYS TO FITNESS VICTORY

Have you ever told yourself that you are going to lose weight and get fit in time for spring, only to be frustrated when warm weather rolls around? It’s easy to hide behind heavy winter clothes, but when the mercury starts climbing, the clothes get lighter and we can’t hide any more. “ Why didn’t I start working out weeks ago ?” we ask ourselves. “ If only I had started sooner !” Regret-proof your spring: set a

deadline

The best way to protect yourself from a regret-filled spring is to set a deadline and start NOW. Deadlines are powerful motivators. Without a deadline, you really have ....
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14 Dec 2018
8 HOLIDAY PARTY TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK WITH YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS GOALS

We want you to just bring chicken and broccoli to all holiday parties this year -- the end. Just kidding! We like to eat just as much as you do so let's take advantage of the holiday foods and pair them with workouts. As you probably know by now, working out prior to eating, especially sugary foods, can help offset the calories and put them to good use for recovery. Now, you can't go hogging down the entire dessert table, but splurging after doing a workout at Stax is our best advice. We also urge you to treat holiday meals like any other meal of the day. Do your best to stay within your goals and guidelines. Follow these other holiday party tips to enjoy the company of your friends ....
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19 Oct 2018
7 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT & KEEP IT OFF (WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR LIFE)

A ccording to Science Daily, the top 4 reasons why dieters don't lose weight are: 1) Underestimating Calories Consumed 2) Overestimating Activity and Calories Burned 3) Poor Timing of Meals 4) Inadequate Sleep But in reality, it goes far deeper than those reasons. The underlying issue is that the dieting measures most people take are overly restrictive. Many of us associate dieting with restrictionandsacrifice - doing things we don't want to do in order to improve ourselves. That association (and the subsequent actions we take as a result) is typically what causes issues when it comes to losing weight. But trust me when I ....
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24 Aug 2018
HOW TO GET BACK TO THE GYM AFTER A LONG BREAK

HOW TO GET BACK TO THE GYM AFTER A LONG BREAK

Life has a strange way of surprising us and derailing our carefully thought out plans. We’ve all been there before, and trust us when we say, we know the struggle is real. You were going to the gym and really putting in the sweat equity towards reaching your health and fitness goals. You had your workout schedule worked out perfectly and you were totally in your groove feeling awesome. But then something came up and you started missing workout sessions. Maybe it was a vacation or a holiday. Or maybe you came down with the flu. Maybe you got injured or had a stressful work deadline. Or maybe it was simply because your schedule ....
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10 Aug 2018
10 WAYS TO FIGHT OFF NIGHTTIME SNACK ATTACKS

Remember that old saying your parents used to say to you as a kid: “Nothing good happens after midnight”? They probably weren’t referring to the nighttime snack munchies, but in this case, that’s exactly what we’re referring to. We’ve all been there before; we’re sitting on the couch watching our favorite t.v. show after a long day of successfully keeping our willpower on high, and all the sudden we drop our guard and fall victim to the dreaded nighttime snack attack. Where one handful of those powdery cheesy puffs leads to another and before you know it, you’re reaching for the bottom of the bag. Ugh it’s the worst. That’s ....
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3 Aug 2018
QUITTING THE SCALE: 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T WEIGH YOURSELF

Before you read any further, stop whatever you're doing and remind yourself that HARD WORK PAYS OFF.
And speaking of hard work, losing weight is
hard work. It involves being consistent, dedicated, and patient, which we all know is a virtue ;-) And if you're like most people, you want to see results almost immediately that justify your hard work. And for most people, those results have to do with seeing that number on the scale go steadily down. So what do you do? You weigh yourself. Even though you know you shouldn’t, you weigh yourself every day because you need a reason to keep motivated. Everything is fine until the unthinkable happens: the number on the ....
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27 Jul 2018
10 TIPS TO HELP YOU BEAT THE HEAT WITH YOUR SUMMERTIME WORKOUTS

Baby, it's
HOT
outside!

Summertime in the south is no joke, it really doesn't take much to make you sweat! If you've been working out over the past winter and spring months, you may (or may not) be surprised at the new challenges that keeping to your workout regimenin the summertime throws at you. You're probably discovering that your body reacts to the heat and humidity much differently than it does to cooler, drier conditions. BUT, don't let the heat cause you to lose your momentum! After all, its prime swimsuit season and ain't nobody got time to start over now. Rest assured, you CAN keep working hard in the summer, you just have to adjust your approach a little. With ....
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Payal Mehta

"I joined Stax about 8 months ago. I was looking for a personal trainer to help me lose weight to help improve my chances of getting pregnant. I have fertility issues and being overweight was not helping my situation. I found Stax back in July but was initially hesitant to contact them because I was intimidated. I thought the trainers were going to be typical “meat heads” that were just going to go through the motions like I’ve found at other big gym locations. I finally decided to give them a try. After meeting Sam for the first time, I knew he wasn’t going to be a typical trainer. He personable, caring, and takes a genuine interest in your fitness goals and just your life in general. It’s like talking to a friend every time I train. Since starting my training at Stax, I feel stronger, have toned up, and have lost about 15 lbs. I am also happy to say I am 3 months pregnant with my second child. I continue to come to Stax because I want to maintain a healthy pregnancy and plan to come back as soon as I can after having this baby to continue my fitness journey."

Mallori H.

Stax is THE BEST! If you are looking for trainers that are really detailed with your goals, you must train here. The trainers are not your average joe that just got some certificate. They are incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy, kinesiology and nutrition. Coming off an intense injury, they work alongside my physical therapist to do mobility, meet my goals and even add in the nutrition. It's an comprehensive package that everyone really needs and can majorly benefit. Check them out! They really do know what they're doing and are beyond geniuses in their field!

Sara Szambelan

The FitFast program was the challenge that I needed to attain my weight management goals and lay the foundation to transition to sustainable eating habits. I had been working on my weight management for over a year at another gym with little to no results. At Stax Elite Training I lost 10 pounds in 5 weeks!

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