The fitness industry today is full of buzz words. Every gym and fitness franchise throws around some nice fancy words to describe their approach and concepts to fitness. People tend to get attracted to these flashy words and the X factor that the gym portrays as their differentiator.For us here at Pulse fitness, our X-factor or what differentiates us from other gyms is the sense of community. Our members have that strong sense of community provides a support system and fosters accountability. They push each other and help each other progress. This helps them achieve their fitness goals.In addition, our programming allows all coaches to offer standardized coaching. All our members can train with any coach. This is not something you find in many gyms.Tune in to hear what differentiates Pulse Fitness from other fitness facilities. Key TakeawaysWhy our community being our X-Factor here at Pulse fitness (04:11)Our community supports one another and helps each other progress (05:00)How our universal programming helps with standardized coaching (05:45)Our hybrid training helps our clients lose weight, tone up and move better (07:02)Training in a gym gives you the chance to be among like-minded people (08:32)Semi-private training creates a group fitness atmosphere and a support system (09:14)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

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What's Our X Factor

The whole COVID situation has meant that people are more careful about cleanliness. Gyms, in particular, have borne the brunt with some people not being comfortable being there. However, you still go to the gym to reach your fitness goals and remain safe. We look at some of the things to look out for to determine whether it’s safe or not.The gym must adhere to social distancing guidelines and have cleaning protocols in place. Equipment must be cleaned before and after use for every client. Perception is everything when it comes to cleanliness.Pulse fitness has been an exception when it comes to cleanliness. Even before COVID, our clients told us that the gym was so clean, unlike other gyms. With COVID, we have gone above and beyond to make sure that our gym remains safe. We ensure that all equipment is cleaned before and after use for every client. We got an air purifier and special disinfectant to kill germs and viruses on surfaces, among many other protocols we have to make the gym as safe as possible.Key TakeawaysHow to ensure you are safe in a training facility (02:29)Social distancing guidelines and cleanliness protocols in the gym (04:26)Wearing a mask in the gym as a sign of respect to other people (06:01)Creating the perception of additional cleanliness (06:49)Measures we have taken at Pulse Fitness to ensure the gym is safe (08:31)Training in a big box gym vs. a small boutique gym in the COVID situation (10:11)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Covid Gym Safety: What To Look Out For

Your body creates fat when you consume more calories than those you expend. Storing fat is a survival mechanism that we evolved this to ensure that you could eat more food when it was available for those times when there was no food.However, fat is more than just stored energy. Fat is like a sponge. It absorbs many different things, good and bad. It absorbs toxins and pollutants and holds onto them. The more fat you have the more of these bad things you have. However, it also hoards the good things from the body. These are minerals, vitamins, and certain hormones. It, therefore, denies the body these vital nutrients.With this in mind, losing weight fast can be a problem for the body. All the toxins that are absorbed by the fat will be released into the blood quicker than the body can get rid of them. this overwhelms the system and creates problems that you have to deal with. Some people get discouraged by these problems and may even stop trying to lose weight.Tune in to this episode to learn of how to lose weight safely and dealing with the problems that may affect you in the journey. Key TakeawaysWhat is fat and why does our body keep it (03:46)How fat acts as a sponge and absorbs and keeps toxins (05:01)Fat steals and hoards vital minerals, vitamin, and hormones from the body (05:35)Why losing weight fast may create problems (07:22)The right amount of weight to lose to avoid creating many problems (11:10)The right strategy for a heavy person starting a weight loss plan (13:23)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Fat Secrets

There is a lot of misinformation about body sculpting. People always want to get rid of fats in some areas and get other parts of their body bigger. The reality of body sculpting is that you can accomplish it. However, you need to have a strong foundation first.  You do this by dropping your body fat percentage, then build your muscles. This will then help you target a specific muscle group.You have to chisel away the big block first to reveal the masterpiece underneath. The big problem here is that you cannot control where the fat will decide to come off first. The areas where you really want the fat to come off first may be the last. However, you need to keep doing the right things with exercise and diet.Once you have a really good foundation and your body fat has gone way done, you can then start targeting certain body parts and hitting them hard. When targeting specific body parts like the arms, you have to train the surrounding areas as well.So in a nutshell, for body sculpting to work, you have to drop your body fat percentage, build your muscles, and get a strong foundation. Once you have this base, you can then isolate specific muscle groups and train them hard. Key TakeawaysYou can’t get bigger or perkier boobs from working out (03:27)Creating a strong foundation by dropping your body fat and building muscles (04:51)Lowering body fat through weight training (06:33)You can’t lose fats in just the specific areas you want (07:33)Body sculpting is real and you can accomplish it by doing the right things (12:12)Isolating muscle groups and hitting them hard to grow them once you have a strong base (13:17)Functional training for overall health and happiness (17:06)Creating a mind-muscle connection and learning what your body responds well to (20:29)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Body Sculpting

Why is there a difference between how women are expected to train and how men train? This is the question we address today. In most gyms, there are women fitness sections where there are some machines only that women should train with. You’ll rarely find a lot of weights in this section. This is totally wrong as weight training is not for men only. Women too should be strength training.The major reason women avoid strength training is because they wrongly believe it will make them bulky or look like a man. This is simply not true. Tatiana is an example of this. She lifts hardcore weights, yet she is not bulky nor does she look like a man. Women don’t have the testosterone needed to bulk up.To achieve a lean and toned look, you have to lift weights. This helps you lose fats and build muscle. You have to do strength training. You have to overload your muscles. Initially, you may not see results on the scale but this should not worry you. Muscles way far more than fats. You may have weighed the same or more but have shrunk in size.Strength training has many physiological benefits for women besides fat loss and achieving a lean look. It helps with improving bone density and hormonal health as well. Women who have been doing cardio their whole life should research and learn more about these benefits. Key TakeawaysWhy is there a difference between how men and women are expected to rain in the gym? (05:50)Why women wrongly avoid strength training (07:02)Strength training helps you drop fats and build muscle (08:29)Muscle weighs more than fat, so quit getting obsessed with the scale (10:32)Where women who have done cardio all their life should start with strength training (19:47)Physiological benefits of resistance training for women (21:33)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Why Women Need To Lift Weights

Are your healthy eating decisions affected by someone you live with? This is a common problem we see with our members here at the gym. Some of them would like to eat healthier food at home but since other members of the household are not making the same choices, they end up eating unhealthy food.However, you should never use this as an excuse. Rather, you should encourage those around you to make healthy choices as well. The best way to do this is by introducing small changes to the diet. This will work well for kids. Do not adopt the all or nothing mindset we talked about in a previous episode.Leading by example is a powerful way to influence people to adopt smart choices. Start by making these small changes that will slowly influence other people. Communicating with your spouse and children on why it is important to make healthier choices will also hopefully help influence them.  Lastly, you should stand your ground and do what’s best for your family. Key TakeawaysHow to encourage those around you to make healthy eating decisions (05:18)You don’t have to get it right all the time but can make small changes (06:38)Avoid stocking in your pantry foods that you don’t want to eat (09:59)Communicate on why it is important to make healthier options (13:00)Being conscious of what you feed your kids (14:18)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Eating Healthy With Kids

In small group fitness training or boot camp classes, people can inspire each other to increase the pace of the workouts and push themselves. However, this is not always good for them. Form, tempo, and weight are all important. When going at a really fast pace, you may not have the right form or be at the right weight. There is the misconception that fast-paced workouts mean you are working hard and you’ll achieve better results sooner. Your coach will determine the tempo of your workouts depending on the goals you want to achieve. The best thing here is to take the advice of your coach and ask questions when something is not clear. Moving at the right pace helps build the mind-muscle connection. The right paces allow you to listen to your body and feel the muscles you are working on. Resist the temptation to go on a super-fast pace and take the cue of your coach. Even if you are in a group training setting, go at your own pace. Tune in to this episode and learn why focusing on form is more important than tempo. Key TakeawaysThe importance of form, tempo, and weight in a workout (02:48)Going at the right pace within a set and also the rest period between sets (04:13)How different tempos achieve different results (09:06)Taking your time to master the proper form even it means moving slower (12:51)Building the mind-muscle connection by slowing down your movements (16:16)Mastering movement for skeletal muscle development by focusing on form rather than tempo (18:37)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Speed

Every single person has some negative self-thoughts they have in their head once in a while. It is normal for these thoughts to come up but constantly having them is a problem. It ends up limiting us and what we can achieve. Our negative self-talk is a learned behavior that we picked up from past experiences and we can overcome it Acknowledging and becoming aware of it is key to overcoming it. Then we need to identify what triggers the negative thoughts and then find an outlet. Your outlet could be journaling, affirmations, talking with a friend, talking with your coach, and many other ways you can channel those negative thoughts out of your head. These outlets help us replace negative thoughts with positive ones. They also help reframe our thinking in small but progressive ways. Exercise and fitness is a major outlet for our negative thinking and self-talk. The fitness journey is almost like a religious experience. It is a new way of life that changes our life. The small wins we experience in the gym are very powerful. They help us overcome negativity because we learn to push ourselves to accomplish these small wins. It gives us physical, mental, and spiritual strength to overcome the challenges we face. Listen to this episode and learn more about real applicable practices that help us overcome negative thoughts in our heads and reframe our thinking to a more positive mindsetKey TakeawaysWhere do negative thoughts come from? (02:59)Some of the things that trigger negative thoughts in women (08:03)What triggers negative thoughts in men (09:54)How to find an outlet for your negative thoughts (13:38)Acknowledging and being aware of your negative thought and working on reframing your thinking (14:46)Why exercise and fitness is a powerful way of overcoming negative thinking (16:39)Talking to your coach about your struggles in and out of the gym (18:34)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Overcoming Negative Self Talk

We’re back in the gym and our clients are back as well. The first thing we did with our clients was a body scan to determine what happened to them during the quarantine in terms of their muscle mass and body fat. What we realized is that some clients did pretty well and retained their fitness. Most clients gained 1-2% body fat while others did pretty badly gaining up to 6% body fat.This brings us to the All or nothing mindset we talked about in a previous episode. Some clients were all in even with the quarantine and continued their training virtually on Zoom. This group continued making progress on their fitness journey. Others discontinued their training and have taken a giant leap backward. They are starting all over again after losing all the progress they had made before the shutdown.It is unfortunate that some clients lost all their progress, but sometimes it takes a negative to remind us why we are on this fitness journey. Acknowledging the small wins, taking a balanced approach and remaining consistent is the mindset we should aim for not all or nothingKey TakeawaysHow our clients did during the quarantine period with their muscle mass and body fat (02:21)The All or Nothing Mindset (02:54)How our long term clients reacted differently from newer clients (04:28)?Finding the perfect balance in your fitness and diet (08:00)Fitness is not a destination but a journey (14:47)Acknowledging small wins in your journey (16:32)Little progress and remaining consistent with a balanced approach is the right mindset (19:36)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

All Or Nothing

The coronavirus pandemic has made us appreciate that prioritizing your health is the most important thing you can do. People with underlying health conditions have been worst affected by the virus and are susceptible to many other illnesses. Taking medication to mask the symptoms and get by the day is not sustainable in the long run.Medication can be important to deal with the negative symptoms but ultimately, you have to work on the underlying cause. Medication will only help you go through the day but will not solve the underlying cause. Many of the underlying health conditions we suffer can be adequately addressed through behavioral change such as eating right, working out, and sleeping well.Working out is not about looking good, its foremost about your health and your longevity. Even though it takes a lot of effort and a lot of time to be healthy in today’s society, it is worth it in the end. Exercising helps you deal with any underlying cause of illness. Some people come to the gym and drop the medication they were taking after their health improved.Tune in to learn more about how to prioritize your health and some things you can change in your normal routine to lead you in the right directionKey TakeawaysPrioritizing your health (02:51)Working on the underlying cause of your health problems through behavioral change (4:43)Health and fitness are not a luxury or about looks (5:40)Why it is worth it to prioritize your health over everything else (6:12)Why the pandemic is a wakeup call for people to lead a healthier lifestyle (10:54)Changing one thing a week to help you move in the right direction of prioritizing health (14:24)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Underlying Health Conditions

In this episode, we are talking about having the right mindset when it comes to fitness and health. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we have noticed two kinds of people who come to the gym. One group froze their membership and stopped where they were, while the second group didn’t want to lose the progress they had gained. They wanted to continue with their fitness journey and get through the crisis.Those people who have an all or nothing mindset did not want to explore other ways to continue with their fitness journey. The other group explored other ways to continue with their fitness such as online classes with a coach. Completely stopping means losing all the progress you have made, and makes it harder to get started again. Working with a coach is very important for accountability. Coaches are essential in guiding people through and this couldn’t be clearer than right now in times of a crisis. The likelihood of succeeding in your fitness journey without a coach is minimal. So even when working out at home, a coach remains essential. Listen in and learn more about having the right fitness mindsetKey TakeawaysThe two approaches that people took after the COVID-19 crisis (05:01)The dangers of adopting an all or nothing mindset (06:27)Why working with a coach is important for accountability (07:11)Stopping working out makes it harder when you want to get started again (07:56)The camaraderie and community support of working out together (10:22)Prioritizing your fitness and health during this time (14:08)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Fit Mindset

In this episode, we're talking about the Covid 19 crisis and how we're taking care of our gym members. We're grinding away and making sure that we're keeping our members going with their routines and workouts. We started an online coaching and training program to respond to them and continue their exercises at home.So, we are sharing with you as well some helpful tips for staying healthy and how you can work out from home just like them. Stay strong!Key Topics Discussed:Online coaching and training program (01:43)The shift of perspective due to COVID19 (03:09)Lessons from this crisis (06:22)Tips on working out from home (12:00)Routines in this time of uncertainty (16:10)The power of gratitude (19:36)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Stay Strong - Covid 19

In this episode, we're talking about how to get started working out with your fitness program. Getting started is half the battle, and it's challenging. So we discuss ways on how you can fight this battle and get started in no time. Whether you've never been on a workout or you did well at one time and then fell off, this episode is for you! Listen in as we give you some tips that may help you get started with your fitness journey.Key Topics Discussed:The biggest challenge that a lot of people face (02:39)Know your why (04:54)Do your research and don't be influenced by advertisements and marketing (06:18)Be real with yourself and change your mindset (09:43)Support system and accountability (13:00)Ways to get started without worrying about finances (17:20)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Getting Started

In this episode, we're talking about morning routines and how to set your mornings up for success. It's like prepping for the day and starting it right. We also talked about sleep and how we end our day before going to bed, as well as mindset, affirmations, and gratitude to get started and music to boost up the energy.Stay tuned as we share how we start and end our day. We hope you find it valuable and kind of unlock a different gear for yourself.Key Topics Discussed:What we do to start the day (03:07)Coffee and mornings (07:14)Evening routine is incredibly important (10:36)Rabbit holes before going to sleep (14:33)Mindset to get started (15:04)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Establishing A Morning Routine

In this episode, we’re going to talk about workout supplements. We will be discussing protein supplementation, BCAA’s, and pre-workout products. What must you know about these supplements, and should you be taking them?We will also go dive deep into its research and find out if it’s just a hype. Learn brands you should trust, what to look for in a workout product, and where you can get these supplements in your daily diet. We answer all these questions and so much more in this episode. Check this out and see for yourself if you should be taking supplements on your next workout.Key Topics Discussed:3 main supplements in the industry (04:42)Let’s talk about protein (09:46)Do you need to take a protein supplement? (13:18)All about BCAA (17:00)Why some people drink BCAA supplements (20:12)The pre-workout supplements (23:32)What you must know (25:34)--Learn more about how Pulse Fitness can help you here.---Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, YouTube or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Should I Take Workout Supplements?

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