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25 Jul 2025
Beat the Heat: 6 Summer Workouts That Actually Work

Let’s skip the boring advice and get to the good stuff: Sometimes the last thing you want to do when it’s hot out is work out! Summer Workout Hit List ( Method3 Trainer-Approved): 1. Quick Total Body Circuit (3 rounds): 10 dumbbell or bodyweight squats 10 elevated pushups (bench, table, etc.) 10 bent-over rows (dumbbells or backpack) 10 step-ups or reverse lunges 30 sec rest 2. 3 x 10 “Core & Legs” Quickie (3 rounds): 10 walking lunges 10 slow mountain climbers per leg 10 glute bridges 10 side planks (each side, 10 sec hold) 10 burpees 1-3 minutes rest 3. Deck of Cards Burnout (one of our favorites!) Assign a ....
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21 Jul 2025
Smart Habits from Campbell Personal Trainers to Simplify Your Day

Every day, your brain makes thousands of choices. What to eat. When to work out. Whether to check your phone or stay focused. What to cook… or whether to order takeout. And the more decisions you have to make (even tiny ones)... The harder it gets to follow through on anything. That’s why by 4 PM, so many people feel like their willpower is nonexistent. Your brain’s just tired! Here’s what our Campbell Personal Trainers recommend when decision fatigue starts to creep in: Set yourself up to make fewer decisions! Here’s how to start: Pick your “default meals” for the week. Same 2–3 breakfasts and ....
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18 Jul 2025
Snack Smarter This Summer with This Protein-Packed Treat

There’s something about summer that makes us want cold snacks all the time… But most of them are either full of sugar, leave you hungry 20 minutes later, or both. That’s why we love this one — it tastes like dessert, takes 5 mins to make, and it’s secretly loaded with protein. It’s also perfect for busy days, post-workout cravings, or when you just want something fun in the freezer! High-Protein Frozen Yogurt Bark (You’ll want to screenshot this.) Ingredients: 1 to 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative) ½ scoop vanilla or berry protein powder (your favorite kind works!) 1–2 ....
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14 Jul 2025
Summer Slump? Here’s How Willow Glen Personal Trainers Help You Reset

Let's talk about something most people brush off this time of year… That weird summer slump that creeps in mid-July. Our Willow Glen trainers have seen that a lot of people end up feeling a little more meh than usual — especially when it comes to sticking with your usual workouts, food choices, or daily routine. So here’s your reminder: When your energy dips, your habits can lighten up, too. Our Willow Glen trainers can tell you from experience that forcing your way through the hard stuff doesn’t build consistency… it actually builds resistance . If it’s been feeling harder to follow through lately, here’s what ....
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11 Jul 2025
The Missing Link Between Your Goals and Real Progress

Let’s skip the surface-level stuff for a second and get to something that actually moves the needle. You’ve got goals — whether it’s feeling energized, less stress, more balanced in your gut, or just feeling like yourself again. But here’s the part most people miss: It’s not only about “what” you’re doing. It’s about who you’re showing up as while you’re doing it. Because the truth is: your habits will always follow your identity. If you see yourself as someone who “can never stick with it” or is “always starting over”… You’ll keep finding ways to prove ....
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7 Jul 2025
Eat Well Without the Meal Prep Madness

Not every week is a “meal prep” week… Sometimes life’s crazy, your energy’s low, or you just don’t have the patience to scroll for recipes. That’s where this list comes in! It’s what our personal trainers recommend when they want to eat well — without spending all day in the kitchen, living off snacks, or ordering takeout (again). Our “Summer Edition” Grocery List for Lazy Weeks: (Feel free to steal this or tweak it to fit your style) ✅ Pick 2–3 proteins Rotisserie chicken Grilled chicken thighs or shrimp skewers Turkey burgers or grass-fed beef patties Canned tuna or salmon (great for ....
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4 Jul 2025
Recommit, Don’t Quit: San Jose Personal Trainers' Guide to Midyear Success

We’re officially halfway through the year — and if you haven’t followed through the way you wanted, our San Jose personal trainers want you to know that you're not the only one. This is where most people either...s print to try to “catch up” for the summer, or t hrow in the towel and promise to start fresh in January (again). You don’t need to do either! There’s a better option: pause, recalibrate, and recommit. Here’s what our San Jose personal trainers recommend: Take 5–10 minutes this week and answer these 3 questions (in a notebook, in your phone, or even just in your head while you walk): What’s ....
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30 Jun 2025
Los Gatos Personal Trainers Share Why Your Brain Fog Might Be a Body Issue

Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Or read the same sentence 3 times and still don’t know what it said? Or maybe you feel distracted, foggy—or just not like yourself ? You’re not alone—and according to our Los Gatos Personal Trainers, it might not be “in your head” at all. It could be your body . Dr. Mark Hyman calls this the “ broken brain ” phenomenon—and it’s a lot more common than you think. It works like this: Your brain doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s connected to everything else going on in your system. Your gut. Your mitochondria. Your hormones. ....
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Summer Cravings, Solved: Try These Tasty, Balanced Swaps

Between the cookouts, frozen coffee drinks, late-night snacks, and poolside treats… Summer cravings are real! And listen — we’re all in for enjoying the season. But if you’re like most of our clients, you want to feel good and still enjoy your life. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to give up your favorite summer foods. You just need a few smart swaps that taste great without the crash, bloat, or brain fog. Try one (or a few!) of these next time you’re tempted: 🍦 Instead of ice cream every night: Blend a frozen banana with your favorite protein powder, a splash of almond milk, and a spoonful of peanut ....
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23 Jun 2025
If Your Brain Won’t Turn Off at Night, Read This

You’re lying in bed at night… and your eyes should be closed. But your brain’s rehearsing tomorrow’s to-do list, replaying that weird conversation, and contemplating whether magnesium actually helps you sleep. Meanwhile, your body’s like: “Let’s run a full diagnostic on every worst-case scenario we’ve ever imagined.” Yeah. That. And here’s the interesting part: It might not be a “sleep” problem at all. It might just be: a nervous system problem, a gut problem, a stress problem, or a you’ve-been-in-go-mode-for-too-long problem. Most people don’t realize ....
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Beat the Heat: 6 Summer Workouts That Actually Work

Smart Habits from Campbell Personal Trainers to Simplify Your Day

Snack Smarter This Summer with This Protein-Packed Treat

Summer Slump? Here’s How Willow Glen Personal Trainers Help You Reset

The Missing Link Between Your Goals and Real Progress

Eat Well Without the Meal Prep Madness

Recommit, Don’t Quit: San Jose Personal Trainers' Guide to Midyear Success

Los Gatos Personal Trainers Share Why Your Brain Fog Might Be a Body Issue

Summer Cravings, Solved: Try These Tasty, Balanced Swaps

If Your Brain Won’t Turn Off at Night, Read This

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