Blog | Method3 Fitness

• 10 May 2024

  How Exercise Boosts Your Mood and Mind

  Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said, “Walks are a man’s best medicine,” — and it turns out, he was right! We now know that when we exercise, our bodies release a cocktail of feel-good chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. Once that feel-good cocktail gets going, you may also experience: Less anxiety Reduced symptoms of depression Feelings of relaxation Creative solutions Better focus Just to name a few incredible benefits. It doesn’t matter if you’re kickboxing, dancing, running on the treadmill or lifting weights… Movement is like pressing your brain’s ....

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• 6 May 2024

  From Tossing to Snoozing: The Link Between Activity and Sleep

  You know those nights when you slip into bed and the sheets feel soooo good? Your body is tired, your mind is calm, and you’re perfectly set up for a great night of Zzzs. It’s the best! And then there are those nights you go to bed and just can’t get comfortable. Your muscles are tight from sitting all day, and your mind can’t seem to settle down. It seems to take FOREVER to fall asleep and when you finally drift off, you toss and turn all night long. Ugh. Not fun. Here’s the difference: The nights you fall asleep easily usually follow the days you did something to EARN that sleep. When you ....

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• 3 May 2024

  Our San Jose Personal Trainers Reveal the Link Between Longer Telomeres and Aging

  Want our San Jose personal fitness trainers’ BEST anti-aging tip? Stay active. We know it might not be what you want to hear, but it’s a cold, hard fact that physical exercise can slow down aging. Have you heard of “telomeres” before? They’re the protective “end caps” on each side of our chromosomes… kind of like the little caps on the ends of your shoelaces. They get shorter as we age. BUT… when scientists examined the telomere length in more than 5,800 adults who were part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey… They found something REALLY ....

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• 29 Apr 2024

  The Power of Belief: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality

  There might be nothing more powerful than belief. You probably have that little voice inside your head that whispers, "You can do this!" or sometimes doubts whether you're capable. Well, whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, you're absolutely right. Science backs this up. Trust us, it’s not just a “nice” thing to say. Research conducted by psychologist Robert Rosenthal and others demonstrated the Pygmalion effect or self-fulfilling prophecy. In their landmark study, teachers were led to believe that certain students were "academic bloomers" based on false information. As a result, these students showed greater intellectual ....

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• 26 Apr 2024

  Drive-Thru Survival Guide: How to Make Healthy Choices on the Road

  Has this ever happened to you? You’re on a road trip, or with family or friends, or maybe it’s a work trip — and you end up in the drive-thru lane… And you’re left to try to figure out the least-terrible option in just a few seconds. Never fear! We have a few tips for you today. The awesome news is that nowadays, it’s easy to order a fast-food meal that: Tastes great Keeps you on track Doesn’t leave you feeling regretful But first, we’ve got a major motivator to help you make healthy choices… instead of falling back on old habits. 👉 Think about how you’ll feel an hour or ....

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• 22 Apr 2024

  Meal Prep Made Easy: How Your Freezer Can Save You Time and Money

  Let’s talk about a powerhouse tool in your kitchen: your freezer! It can be a HUGE asset when it comes to meal planning, prepping, and storage… EVEN if you’re one of those people who doesn’t like leftovers! Here are 4 ways you can use your freezer to make healthy eating even easier. 4 Clean-Eating Freezer Tips: 1. Make Smoothie Packs. Place your favorite smoothie ingredients in a freezer bag and pop it into the freezer. When you're ready for a smoothie, just grab a pack, add liquid, protein powder, and any other add-ins you want, and blend! 2. Pre-Portioned Protein Packs. If you live in a small household, ....

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• 19 Apr 2024

  Los Gatos Personal Trainers On The 1% Rule: How Small Changes Lead to Big Results

  The self-help gurus like to tell us that getting just 1% better every day brings big changes over time. As “Atomic Habits” author James Clear says, “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Tiny improvements add up. See how much in just a year. Over your lifetime, you are the result of what you do consistently, even if it doesn’t seem like you’re advancing day to day. So, how do you do it? First, get your mindset wrapped around the idea. Too often, our Los Gatos Personal Trainers meet people who want to get healthy RIGHT NOW. “I want to lose 20 pounds NOW” “I want to stop eating ....

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• 15 Apr 2024

  Turn Struggles into Triumphs

  What do you keep doing, even though it keeps preventing you from succeeding? We're talking about the biggest barrier to your success that you not only built but also maintain by consistent behavior that contradicts all the other effort you’re making. Is it drinking wine at night? Staying up too late watching Netflix? Eating fast food after you leave the gym? This month, our personal trainers would like you to focus on conquering That Thing so you can make big strides to your desired destination. First, identify That Thing. This might not be too hard. We bet you already know what it is. But if you need to think about it, then look for any ....

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• 12 Apr 2024

  Trusting Yourself: A Journey to Self-Belief and Well-Being

  Trust is central to any healthy relationship – even the one you have with yourself. Let’s face it: If you can’t trust what you tell yourself, then you can’t truly believe in yourself. It just doesn’t add up. And until you learn to believe in yourself, you can’t expect anyone else to. And you can’t expect to really get where you’re trying to go – with exercise, eating right, or any other aspect of your life. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of this most important relationship you have – with yourself. But building trust with yourself is crucial for personal growth, ....

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• 8 Apr 2024

  Unveiling the Truth: What's Really in Your Ultra-Processed Foods

  We hear a lot about why eating whole foods is good for you… But sometimes that’s not enough to get us to actually EAT them. We thought it would be fun (and helpful) to flip the script and talk about what you’re really eating when you eat ultra-processed (aka “junk”) foods. To be clear, when we’re talking about ultra-processed foods, we’re referring to manufactured foods or “food products.” They come in a package and usually are ready to eat, although sometimes you have to heat them up (like ramen soup, frozen dinners, or those “helper” boxed meals that you mix with ground meat and cook). ....

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