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Blog- Functional Training vs. Heavy Weight Training

Functional Training vs. Heavy Weight Training This is no stranger to most people’s vocabulary. We’ve all seen how the strongmen in society lift the heaviest of weights with ease and blow our minds away. This is an extraordinary act indeed, but when will you ever do something that out of the ordinary in your daily life? Functional fitness is quite similar to weightlifting and bodybuilding in various ways. You’ll get the body and appearance you want and most likely more than those of a normal functional fitness routine. You’ll also be able to lift amazingly heavy weights which is great, right? Not in every case. In the gym it might be a bragging right, or when ....
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Blog- The Big Secret To Making Changes That Last

The Big Secret To Making Changes That Last Think you can't change? Many of us already know that we need to improve our state of well-being in order to extend our lives as we age. Making changes is traditionally difficult, but the good news is that it's never too late to make changes for the better. The first step is to understand what's important to you, and then determine the choices and decisions that represent where you want to be. Maybe you want to start a new career, lose weight, stop smoking or start exercising. Whatever the change is, be sure you understand why you want to make the change. Take a moment to think about a time in your life when you made a successful change or ....
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Blog- Weight Loss Pills: Are They Safe?

Weight Loss Pills: Are They Safe? In terms of diet pills, before asking about their effectiveness, it’s better to ask: are they safe? Let’s face it – a diet pill manufacturer is going to brag about how many pounds you’ll lose by taking their product, not how many side effects you’ll have. As a result, most customers are not given enough information about the safety of diet products and unfortunately might put their health at risk. Phenylpropanolamine and caffeine Most over-the-counter diet pills contain a combination of medications that have various benefits and harms. Usually they include phenylpropanolamine and caffeine, which suppress appetite. ....
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Vlog- Hip Hinge

Hip Hinge If you have lower back pain, tight hips, tight hamstrings, then give this exercise a try. I do it almost daily! ....
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Vlog- 3 Elite Meals in Downtown Santa Ana

Vlog- 3 Elite Meals in Downtown Santa Ana I spotlighted 3 of my favorite restaurants here in Downtown Santa Ana. This short video explains how to make healthy eating choices if you find your self eating out down here. It was an honor to partner up with these other 3 business. -Blackmarket Bakery -The Robbins Nest -Lola Gaspar ....
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Vlog- Core Workouts with guest trainer Cody Morgan

Core Workouts with Guest Trainer Cody Morgan Here are a few exercises you can do to increase core strength. This is advanced level so please be careful. ....
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Blog- Lose Weight if you want a healthier heart

Lose Weight if you want a healthier heart Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of obese Americans continues to rise. In fact, 30 percent of adults over age 20- more than 60 million people-are obese, which means they are 30 pounds overweight and have a Body fat percentage that is considered obese. Obesity Is On The Rise! One of the goals of the National Institutes of Health is to reduce obesity among adults by more than half by the year 2025. However, current data suggests that the situation is getting worse. Due to rising rates of childhood obesity, life expectancy for the average ....
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Blog- 4 Quick Stress Busters

4 Quick Stress Busters How do you react when your plans fall through? Do you roll with the punches? Or does anxiety keep you from enjoying life? Here are 5 things to help keep your stress under control: 1. Sleep more. It’s very common in our society to exist on less than 6 hours of sleep a night. But experts recommend 6-8 hours of sleep per night. Not just to rest our bodies, but to rejuvenate our minds. Sleeping is the time for our bodies to not just rest, but heal. 2. Turn it off. The convenience that cell phones have added to our lives can actually be a double-edged sword. We depend on them so much it seems we can’t live without them. Our minds are ....
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Blog- 10 new ways to get your family to eat more Fruits & Vegetables

10 new ways to get your family to eat more Fruits & Vegetables We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. If your family is anything like mine, they’d much rather fill up on a bag of chips or a bowl of rice or pasta instead of trying an apple or a plate of steamed broccoli. So we’ll have to get creative. Here are a few ideas to “sneak” some extra vegetables and fruits in your family’s diet. 1. Start the ....
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Vlog- Pushups Variations

Pushups Variations This is a Christmas gift video for anyone looking to ad more pushup variations to their routine. ....
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Alma Tovar

This gym has been a game changer in my life. I have been a member here since 2017, during which time I have been able to attend a few of the different classes they offer including yoga, stretching, and kickboxing (my favorite). This place also offers nutrition counseling, boot camp sessions and even salsa lessons! I have seen the results I've been wanting, thanks to the great staff here, who have been nothing but supportive and helpful, to me and all their members. Some gyms and fitness spots tend to judge, or belittle you when asking questions or for needing help or instructions on their equipment but the staff here have never made me feel that way. Did I mention its super affordable, (especially in this day and age), and have different membership plans that you can choose from.

Omar Asadi

Joaquin and his trainers take their time with you to make sure that you're getting exactly what you need out of your training sessions. Not flexible enough to do that activity? No problem, here's a modification that will help you work that muscle without breaking you in half. Feeling a bit of pain that you're not supposed to? Let's rest that area and focus on another part of your body.

Their laser focus on personalizing the experience makes me want to come back time and again. Even with the current COVID-19 outbreak and directives to stay home, Joaquin emailed me a personalized home workout routine with opportunities for him to give me feedback remotely! I highly recommend Elite Fitness Downtown.

Virginia Tibbetts

I've been a client of this gym for years, and I have known the owner, Joaquin, when he was my personal trainer at a big-box gym. I've lost almost 70 pounds with exercise and mindfully eating healthy food. I'm a 65 year old who walks with a cane. Joaquin is focusing on getting my back, legs and arms strong again to give me to stamina to chase my two toddler grandkids. I now walk over 10K steps a day and work out with Joaquin, on FaceTime, in the comfort of my family room with minor exercise equipment, 2X a week, which will continute until I feel comfortable enough to return to his gym. With his gym now reopening, Joaquin is dedicated to requiring masks and cleaning throughly after each client if you want to come in. Small gyms are the way to go until we have a vaccine.

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