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Why You Should Maintain Proper Form While Working Out
At Method3 Fitness, our San Jose personal trainers are constantly emphasizing proper form and alignment during workouts. Trust us when we say that focusing on your form is one of the best things you can [...]
The Dreaded “Menopot”: How to Lose Weight During Menopause
A frequent concern I hear from women in their late 40’s to late 50’s (and beyond) is “I just can’t lose weight,” followed by a demonstrative grab of their mid section. You know... the dreaded [...]
Visualization for Fitness and Weight Loss Success
Fast forward to the future... when you've already achieved your fitness goals. Ask yourself the following questions: What do you look like? How much do you weigh? What clothes are you fitting into? Do you [...]
Nutrition Hack: 4 Sneaky Ways to Manage Your Cravings
Cravings... we all get them, whether we're hungry or not. They can be triggered by habit, by stress, and other reasons related to your physical or emotional state in the moment. They key to being [...]
Recipe: Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
It's fall! The weather has yet to turn here in San Jose, California, with heat spells ranging right up near the double digits. But when it does, you'll want something warm, hearty, and delicious to [...]
To Get Results Schedule Your Workouts In Advance
Studies show that people who schedule their workouts ahead of time are more likely to stick to their routine and ultimately reach their fitness goals. Give yourself that extra bit of accountability by following these [...]
DLE Episode 6 – Pain, Posture, & Performance with Dr. Jen & Dr. Steph
Pain. Pain can be very frustrating when you're on your health and fitness journey. Whether you're training for your first half-marathon or you're 10 lbs down into your 40 lb journey, being sidelined by an [...]
Simple Fitness Boosting Tips
Are you looking to improve your health? Would you like to feel strong and energized on a daily basis? If you answered yes to these questions, it's time for you to create habits that will [...]
Rebranding And Recent Lessons In Life
Hey Fitness Family, We’ve walked through a lot of your life together, so I thought I’d share some of the things that are happening in my life right now, and the life of our studio [...]
The Scariest Thing You Could Do
Tell me, what’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done? I'll bet for some of you, it’s probably as crazy as skydiving. For others, perhaps it was leaving a comfortable career for another or adding kids [...]
Local Fitness Studio Combats Childhood Obesity With Free Family Fitness Program
It's been a long time coming for this San Jose boot camp and personal training studio and now, on Wednesday, 1/27/16, Family Fit comes to life at Fast Action Training! Mahatma Gandhi said, "Be the [...]
San Jose Boot camp – 5th Annual Pumpkin Charity Workout!
It's that time of year again folks! Halloween is upon us and this Saturday, 10/31 we'll be celebrating the 5th Annual Pumpkin Charity workout at your fun San Jose boot camp fitness studio, Fast Action [...]
Feed Your Body, Feed Your Brain: The Gut-Brain Connection (Recipe Inside)
Did you know that your gut is considered your "second brain?" There is no denying it anymore. New scientific discoveries show that what you eat feeds not only your body but can directly affect your brain [...]
Stop Fat on a Molecular Level With These 9 Foods
Did you know that the foods you eat can cause different types of reactions within your body? That’s right. Some forms of sugar and sodium can lead to increased fat-retention in the belly, thighs, and [...]
Meal Prep 101: Save Time, Reduce Stress, Lose Weight
One of the biggest challenges our clients face when trying to lose weight is nutrition. You know what to eat and what portions you should be having, but in practice for most people, life sort [...]
Quick and Simple Back to School Breakfasts Your Kids Will Love
If your kids are anything like I was growing up, their favorite breakfasts include a mix of sugar-filled cereals, pastries, and anything that goes well with bacon. That is, if they're awake enough to want [...]
Summer BBQs: How to Keep Your Food Portions In Check
During the summer, it seems like there's a barbecue every single weekend. Do you find yourself getting nervous about your ability to stick to your nutrition plan? You're not alone. As San Jose personal trainers, [...]
3 Days to A Trimmer Tummy (Sample Meal Plan Inside)
Many people think that if they work out hard enough, they'll be able to shed all of their unwanted pounds and achieve the body they want. It's true that workouts will get you part of [...]
Meditation Made Easy: 4 Tips to Help You Reduce Stress and Decompress
If you're interested in reducing stress or want a quick way to decompress in the middle of a hectic day, meditation might be you. Most people think that they have to spend an hour or [...]
What’s Your Happy Weight? How to Determine Your Body’s Best Weight
How do you know when you've reached your happy weight? Most of us start our weight loss efforts with an idea of how we want to look and feel. Unfortunately, the picture we have in [...]
Coaches Corner: How to Motivate Your Friends to Work Out
Coach John here! I'm a San Jose personal trainer and Chief Motivator here at Method3 Fitness. Today, I'd like to share with you the best way to motivate a friend. There are four things you [...]
Should I Do Cardio Before or After Strength Training?
Hey guys! This is Markus, your San Jose personal trainer at Method3 Fitness, coming at you with a question from one of our Partners: Is it better to do cardio before or after my strength [...]
How To Raise Healthy Kids: Be a Healthy Role Model Parent
If you're passionate about health and fitness and you're working toward adopting a healthy lifestyle, chances are good that you want to share that with your closest loved ones. It's especially important to pass on [...]
Thrive In 35 Weight Loss Success Story: Mike G.
"I had more energy, felt more active, my sleeping improved, and I just enjoyed life a little easier." ~Mike Garcia Friends, meet Mike Garcia, a guy whom his coaches consider to be an inspiration for [...]
