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  8 Dec 2023

  What are you getting YOU this year?

  We have a serious question for you today: What are you getting YOURSELF this year? (Hint: it doesn’t have to be anything you have to buy!) One of our personal trainers had a huge epiphany a few years ago. They were in the car, driving to the grocery store, daydreaming about all the fun and exciting things they would do one day… But not until they felt more settled and had reached the next benchmark on their list. That’s when it hit them. They'd been saying this same thing to themself for years. And never followed through. That’s the very moment they gave themself the best gift they’d ever ....

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  4 Dec 2023

  Unlocking the Power of NO: Navigating Year-End Obligations with Confidence and Self-Care

  How do you feel about saying the word NO? Confident? Nervous? Indifferent? Our San Jose personal trainers know that for most people, it is SO HARD to say that one teeny-tiny word (which is funny, since it’s one of the first words we learn to say when we’re little.) The thing is, saying “no” is especially hard this time of year, with all of its obligations and expectations. But here’s something to think about next time you feel like you “need” to say yes… When you find yourself saying YES to everyone and everything — and putting yourself and your own needs on the back burner — you’re ....

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  1 Dec 2023

  San Jose Personal Trainers on Being Present Over the Holidays

  Welcome to December and the final (best?) stretch of 2023. Ready to get the most out of these next few weeks? If so, then our San Jose Personal Trainers want to invite you to do the ONE THING that will make everything else easier — and that’s to GET PRESENT. That’s right… We're asking you to stop thinking about what you need to do tomorrow, or all the things you did yesterday, or the laundry list of things you need to do today. Just be here now. Being “in the moment” helps you Bring the energy so you can actually enjoy the holidays Feel relaxed (not stressed or frazzled) when holiday events roll ....

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  27 Nov 2023

  Turn the Holidays into Powerful Motivation

  We think it's safe to say that many people have a bit of a "love-hate" relationship with the holidays, especially when it comes to food. You adore the traditions, the beloved family recipes – even those epic feasts, right? But you also have that little voice in your head warning about overindulgence. You want to enjoy the season’s delights, but you’re worried about undoing months of hard work in just a few weeks. This year, shift your perspective. Try to see the holidays as a fantastic chance to transform your relationship with food and your overall well-being. Use the season as motivation to revamp the ways you celebrate, uphold traditions, and ....

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  24 Nov 2023

  Los Gatos Personal Trainers Tips to be More Present in Your Life

  Our Los Gatos Personal Trainers know i t’s so easy in our busy world to constantly be thinking about something other than what you’re doing. To distract yourself with Instagram or TikTok. To text a friend instead of talking with the person in front of you. To worry about tomorrow, or that time last week when you did or didn’t do that thing… It’s all part of the emotional disjointedness of modern living. But when you’re not mentally present in each moment of your life, when your bodies are here but your thoughts are anywhere else, then you’re missing your true potential. You’re not being the friend, ....

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  20 Nov 2023

  15 Fun Ways to Show Your Thanks

  Happy Thanksgiving! First — THANK YOU! We are grateful to have you as part of our Method3 Fitness family and are beyond thankful for your support. You’re why we get to do what we love every day and that’s not something we take lightly! That said, we have a feel-good topic for you that’s relevant not only today, but every day! Let’s talk about GRATITUDE. Our coaches put together a fun list of 15 ways you can express gratitude (and none of them include keeping a gratitude journal, although we love that idea, too!). Gratitude can seem like one of those “feel-good” activities that you’re “supposed ....

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  17 Nov 2023

  Where Would You Like to Make One Big Shift in Your Life?

  Heading into the holiday season, we can't help but reflect on the way nature's cycles can inspire us to set meaningful goals and reevaluate our priorities. Winter approaches, and we can slow down, take stock, and ponder what truly matters. We suggest laying the groundwork for a plan that can kick into gear when spring starts breathing life back into the world. The momentum carries us through the energizing days of summer, and if we're still on it in the fall, we get an extra burst of inspiration from the changing colors. This year, make a pact to embrace the late fall and early winter as a season of introspection. Ask yourself, "What's one significant aspect of my ....

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  13 Nov 2023

  San Jose Personal Trainers Tips for Overcoming Your Inner Critic

  Ready for a reframe that will totally change your ability to get through roadblocks? Your mindset and your thoughts are NOT the same thing. Once you realize this — and we mean really FEEL it in your gut — it can make it a lot easier to rise to the challenge of your goals (and maybe even add a fun factor). Because while you don’t have a lot of control over your thoughts, you DO have control over your mindset, which means you can harness it to help you. Here’s what our San Jose Personal Trainers mean: Your thoughts are like random “blips” that run through your mind. Thoughts sound like, Do I have to stop for gas on my ....

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  10 Nov 2023

  Ending 2023 Strong: Navigating Your Sphere of Control

  We’re in the last lap of 2023 — and if you want to end the year with a giant exclamation point of accomplishment, there’s ONE THING you can do: Zero in on your “Sphere of Control.” That means focusing on things you actually have control over, like: Your actions Your mindset Your effort … And letting go of everything else. Here’s a graphic that shows how this sphere works: When you focus on the things you control, you move FORWARD toward your goals. A few health and fitness examples of your sphere of control: Your workouts The quality of the food you eat Your ....

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  6 Nov 2023

  Festive Healthy Drink Swaps From Our Campbell Personal Trainers

  Our Campbell personal trainers know that we're heading into one of the biggest times of the year for overdoing it with sugar… The holidays! And one of the biggest sources of added sugars is what we DRINK. Current guidelines call for getting less than 10% of your daily calories from added sugars — if you eat 2,000 calories a day, that’s 200 calories (or about 12 teaspoons). To give you an idea: 10 oz. soda has 10 teaspoons of sugar! Did you know that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with: Weight gain Obesity Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Kidney disease Non-alcoholic liver disease ....

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