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  1. Live Healthier in 2023

    There’s bad news about new year’s resolutions, and then there’s good news.

    First, the bad news: Most of them fail.

    Now the good news: People over 50 have more life experience and tools to succeed at them. You’re more realistic, focused, and balanced.

    As fitness experts, we know that plenty of people start each year wanting to get in shape. So, they join a gym or studio like ours, determined to stick with it, lose weight, eat better, etc.

    That’s great. We want everyone to gain the benefits of exercise. But not as many incorporate fitness habits into their lifestyle for the long term.

    We’re here to help. We look forward to answering any questions you have. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking on track.

    1. Embrace Your Hard-Earned Wisdom. Nobody knows you better than you, especially at this point in life. You’ve set and reached many goals before. You know which kind of exercise you like, what time of day works for you, etc.
    2. Forget Anyone’s Expectations. Along those lines, shake loose society’s standards about what your body is “supposed” to look like. If for no other reason, move your body because it makes you feel good. The rest will follow.
    3. Focus on Movement, Not Weight. That number on the scale is not the most crucial factor.
    4. Slow Your Roll. By now, you’ve probably learned the value of starting with one specific goal. It can be as simple as walking around the neighborhood three times a week or joining one of our sessions a certain number of times per week.
    5. Revel in Your Freedom. People over 50 tend to have fewer children at home, so there’s less pressure to rush back to the daily grind after the holiday break. And retired people get even more freedom from the onslaught of job stress after the period of holiday bliss.
    6. Remember What You Want – Specifically. Get specific. (“I want to play ball with Timmy this spring,”… “I want to feel stronger on the golf course,”… “I want to look good when I walk my granddaughter down the aisle.”). Remember this goal whenever you’re frustrated or need motivation.
    7. Count Your Blessings. Exercise is a celebration of what we can do – not punishment for other actions. It’s a chance to show you want to be here and happy for as long as possible. Gratitude is a much better motivator than complaining or channel-surfing.
    8. Grab a Buddy. Many people are more likely to succeed with someone than alone, whether with a friend, adult child, or spouse. Or come in and make new workout friends here. The social component is one of the countless blessings of being a member.
    9. Avoid the Label. Don’t think of it as a “New Year’s Resolution.” That’s too much pressure! You’re moving that body every day, one day at a time.

    Remember, we’re here for you! Let one of our functional aging experts help you reach your goals. You can start now by trying our 21-Day Strength and Longevity Program.

  2. Merry Fitmas! 2022 Gift Guide

    Happy shopping! If you still have fitness-minded folks over 50 on your shopping list, we’re here with this 2022 Fitness Gift Guide. These represent a range of prices, goods, and services, all to help that special person exercise and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

    1. E-Bike. More than just a fad, e-bikes are here to stay. They give you a range of boosts to help you keep riding longer. Surveys show that you still get great exercise, and you’re more likely to use them more than regular bikes. Prices vary widely; this best-seller on Amazon is on sale for $1,000.
    2. Drink Coasters That Look Like Barbell Plates. These are whimsical and give a bit of friendly support to the lifter on your list. And now the cheapest item – just $12.99.
    3. Adjustable dumbbells. They’re handy around the house, garage, or home gym. These kinds of items also come in various prices, weights, and quality.
    4. A Theragun. These hand-held massage devices above made a big splash and have been showing up in gyms and studios everywhere. They offer deeper muscle treatment to soothe chronic and acute pain, release tension and soreness, and improve circulation, flexibility and sleep from $149.
    5. Resistance bands are low-tech but are also handy to have. They’re available from many rubber and fabric retailers, starting at around $10. They can provide a good workout at home and are super simple to toss in a suitcase for travel. Here’s just one example, Fit Simplify, available on Amazon.com.
    6. A new mat. Maybe it’s time to get a new one, or it’ll be the first. Either way, it’s great to have a mat handy for home workouts or to take to yoga or Pilates class. Also affordable by countless retailers.
    7. Weighted blankets. Studies show that weighted blankets help us calm down, feel secure, and rest better. And rest is one of the essential elements of fitness.
    8. Skid-Proof Socks. Everybody loves getting new socks, especially when they have rubber on the bottom to keep you from slipping on floors at home or in yoga class. They’re low cost and high value.
    9. Bhu Bars are keto-friendly, low-sugar, organic, and vegan. The best thing is they’re insanely delicious in flavors like chocolate chip, peanut butter, and coconut. Hit your macros, whatever they might be, and fight hunger with these healthy snacks.
    10. Headspace App. Mindfulness and meditation can seem intimidating to newbies. But this friendly, fun, and effective smartphone app makes it easy to gain benefits. $70 a year.

    Of course, the best gift is your time and attention. So, go on a walk, bike ride with people you love, or whatever outdoor activity appeals to you. Treat them to a meal at their favorite healthy restaurant. Better yet, see us and start your 2023 fitness journey by trying our 21-Day Strength and Longevity Program,  the best year for everyone involved. Happy Holidays!

  3. Toned, lean and healthy over 50? Here’s how…

    A toned, lean midsection is the ultimate sign of a fitness plan that’s working.

    It’s also one of the hardest things to achieve.

    Maybe you’ve given up on your stomach after doing thousands of crunches only to see zero results. I honestly don’t blame you.

    It’s time that you forget everything you’ve heard about how to sculpt your abdominals. The truth is that crunches simply won’t give you a toned midsection. Ever.

    Doing crunches with the hope that it will make your midsection flat is to operate under the most widely held fitness myth. We’re talking about the spot reducing myth. Here’s the truth: training one area of your body will not specifically burn fat from that area.

    Even those who have heard that spot reducing is a myth often still train as if it is true. So here’s the hard truth that you need to face: Doing crunches will not magically make your tummy shrink, it will not cause your muffin top to melt away, and it will not give you a lean, toned and healthier body over 50.

    Only a reduction in body fat will do that for you.

    So, want the secret to a more toned midsection? Drop some body fat with a combination of fat burning cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, and clean eating specifically designed for the over 50 crowd.

    It is very possible for you to dramatically shape up your midsection. Yes, I’m talking to Y-O-U. Weight loss is not reserved only for the people you see on the Biggest Loser or on exercise equipment infomercials or just the under 50 crowd. You can do it too.

    Let’s determine if your current routine is getting you closer to the body and healthy lifestyle you want, or if you have simply been burning time. Answer the following two questions to find out…

    1.  How many times per week do you exercise? 

    If you answered with anything less than 4 fat-burning workouts per week, then that’s the first thing getting between you and a healthier body. What is a fat-burning workout? A fat-burning routine incorporates intense intervals of (age appropriate) cardiovascular training with challenging (but NOT delirious) resistance training. Does this describe what you do?

    We’re sorry to be the ones to break this to you but walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes at a comfortable pace isn’t a fat-burning routine. Neither is a leisurely, not-a-drop-of-sweat 20 minutes on the elliptical machine or leisurely swimming laps. The truth is that exercising smart allows you to dramatically increase your results while spending less time in the gym.

    Cardio exercise is most beneficial when done at an effective level of intensity based on many factors. This doesn’t mean that you should be gasping for air. It does mean that you need to dig down and push yourself. Every time.

    Resistance training is the second vital part to a workout that burns fat. This means working your major muscle groups against resistance in a way that challenges you and stimulates your metabolism. The key here is to find the right intensity and to keep each muscle group guessing.

    2.  Do you eat clean?

    Diet is the number one reason that most people carry extra fat around their midsection. If your diet is out of control, then your waistline will be too. To trim down, start by trimming the junk out of your diet, regardless of how hard you exercise.

    • Don’t eat too much. Do you know approximately how many calories you eat each day? The best way to find out is to record every single thing that you eat for a few days. Take those numbers and do an evaluation—feel free to recruit us to help out with this part. Together we’ll come up with improvements for your diet and adjust your calories for maximum results.
    • Cut out the junk. While this may seem obvious, your definition of “junk food” may need to be updated. Start with anything that contains sugar. Refined sugar is one of the biggest ingredients in the junk food world—it is found in soft drinks, blended coffee drinks, cookies, cakes, packaged snacks, and other sweet treats. Processed fat is another monster to avoid. As a rule of thumb, view all processed or refined items as junk food, and kick them to the curb.
    • Eat when hungry. You’ve been told to never let your metabolism “crash” by going hours without eating, but it turns out that all-day snacking may be counter-productive. Instead of trying to schedule meals and snacks for certain times throughout your day, go with how your body feels. If you are hungry, have a small, protein-based snack. If you aren’t hungry then don’t force a snack on yourself in the name of fueling your metabolism.

    Now you know why just crunches will not get you a fit, lean midsection or a healthier body. While it is important to exercise your abs a couple of times a week, don’t expect fat to fall of that area after thousands of crunches. Functional fitness is designed with core strengthening in mind throughout the entire session!

    Are you over 50 and seriously want to improve your waistline? All you have to do is decide that you really want it. Commit to yourself. You deserve it.

    Come join us at Your Personal Best for functional fitness workouts that can deliver the results you want. Together we will get you on a program that will melt the fat off your midsection, help you move better and feel better —with visible results.

    Call or email us today for a no obligation consultation. We’re here to propel you towards your fitness and fat loss goals.

    Let us get you started on a functional fitness program that will get you on the fast track to your best midsection and health. Ever.


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Your Personal Best Training Studio
Doddridge Plaza
3765 S. Alameda, Ste 102
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 857-5087 info@ypbtrainingstudio.com