FitSource 180

Stuff you probably already know but maybe ya didn’t. We encourage you to lift and the following is why… see you at the gym 💪🏼

Weight Training Isn't Such A Heavy Lift. Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Should Try It If you're trying to rev up your pandemic fitness routine, maybe it's time to mix things up with some free weights — or soup cans — and get your muscles pumping.

Whole eggs are so nutritious that they’re often termed “nature’s multivitamin.” 🥚

It’s a myth that eggs are bad for you because of their cholesterol content. Studies show that they have no effect on blood cholesterol in the majority of people.

Additionally, a massive review in 263,938 people found that egg intake had no association with heart disease risk.

Instead, eggs are one of the planet’s most nutritious foods. Notably, the yolk contains almost all of the healthy compounds.

You can imagine in your head how you'll look just a month or two from now. Maybe you've noticed that people who get in some exercise several times a week seem to be more positive. And you've mathematically figured out that an hour really only equates to 4% of your day!

But perhaps you're still wavering on whether to take the plunge. Realize that every single person who is currently a client of FitSource 180 has been in your exact same shoes.

"What if I'm the slowest?"
"What if I can't finish the workout?"
"What if I don't know how to complete one of the movements?"

Well, so what? Our coaches have answered each and every one of those questions before, and the response is always the same. This is all about YOU and the goals you have for yourself. As long as you push yourself to the limit whenever possible, and you strive to be just a tad bit better every time you walk into the gym, you will be just fine.

The only way to know exactly how many calories you eat is to weigh your food and use a nutrition tracker. 📔

It’s also essential to make sure that you’re getting enough protein, fiber, and micronutrients.

Studies reveal that people who track their food intake tend to be more successful at losing weight and sticking to a healthy diet.

Ready to take that next step in your fitness journey?

Why join FitSource 180? It's simple. Our training methods work.

1. Get fit, fast. Classes last around an hour.
2. Accountability. We all need it!
3. Not sure what to do? We guide you through the best hour of your day.
4. Accomplish more than you ever thought possible.
5. Community. It's what we do best.

Many incredibly healthy herbs and spices exist. ❤️‍🔥

For example, ginger and turmeric both have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, leading to various health benefits.

Due to their powerful benefits, you should try to include as many herbs and spices as possible in your diet.

Have you heard this one before? We're SURE you have - but this is your weekly reminder to get your diet on point to ensure you keep all those beautiful gains you've been working so hard for!

Once you’ve committed to exercising regularly, does this mean you can eat whatever you want and burn it off in the gym?

Sadly, no. 😥

Even if you work out as hard as possible, you won’t see any changes if your diet is full of sugar and processed foods. To meet your goals, you need to combine working out regularly with a diet filled with mostly vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and healthy fats.🥕🍅🥒

We know nutrition can be confusing. It’s hard to know what to eat, and how much. If you have nutrition questions, please let us know. We’d be happy to help!

Look -- we can't train every single day of the week. Our bodies need proper recovery and we need time to focus on other aspects of life.

We train so we can live. Remember to go out and use your fitness. What do we mean by that?

Whether it's playing with your kids, running around with your dog, playing pick-up basketball, going on a hike, or heading out to the lake and practicing yoga -- it doesn't really matter what it is! Just go out and live life!

How do you plan to use your fitness today?

Fish is a great source of high-quality protein and healthy fat. 🐟

This is particularly true of fatty fish, such as salmon, which is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and various other nutrients. Studies show that people who eat the most fish have a lower risk of several conditions, including heart disease, dementia, and depression.

We believe in YOUR greatness. Let's grab this week by the horns!

Pain is temporary - your body is an expert at healing itself, and when it has healed, it'll be stronger. You'll be glad you pushed yourself that extra mile!

Have you ever picked up something from the ground like a bag of dog food? 🐕

Guess what?

You performed a deadlift. A functional movement.

Have you ever put an object on a shelf above your head? Guess what?

You performed a shoulder press. A functional movement.

Have you ever sat on a step?

You performed a squat. A functional movement.

Want to know more about exactly what functional fitness is? 🤔

Send us a message to get started! 📲

There is nothing we love more than seeing a new member develop a love for fitness and start improving his or her life!

At this point, you know a little about us, but we want to reinforce a few things.

FitSource 180 was born as a call to action -- the need to proactively help our community be happy, healthy, and strong. Our team is extraordinary! We have members from all walks of life, and each with different areas of expertise.

Here, we coach with the goal of helping our clients improve their lives and reach their maximum potential. All while keeping them motivated and safe. Everyone that walks through the door is an athlete. If your goal is to be a super-mom, a competitor, to lower your blood pressure, or to do your first push up, we will make sure you have goals -- and that you achieve them.

The importance of getting enough quality sleep cannot be overstated. 😴

Poor sleep can drive insulin resistance, disrupt your appetite hormones, and reduce your physical and mental performance.

What’s more, poor sleep is one of the strongest individual risk factors for weight gain and obesity. One study linked insufficient sleep to an 89% and 55% increased risk of obesity in children and adults, respectively.

Today we have a simple question: how can we help? 🤔

Do you have a goal you’re struggling to achieve? Questions about nutrition? Wondering if you’re working out enough? Or maybe too much? Finding it hard to balance work, family, and your health?

Send us a message letting us know how we can help. 📲

We are here for you! 🤗

What if you had started your fitness journey many years ago and trained and ate like a champion –- giving everything your all, 100% effort day in and day out? Where would you be today?

Now what if I told you today is day one, and you have the rest of your life ahead of you ... how are you going to use it?

Sunlight is a great source of vitamin D. ☀️

Yet, most people don’t get enough sun exposure.

In fact, about 41.6% of the U.S. population is deficient in this critical vitamin! If you’re unable to get adequate sun exposure, vitamin D supplements are a good alternative.

Their benefits include improved bone health, increased strength, reduced symptoms of depression, and a lower risk of cancer.

If you're going to achieve your goals, you need to adopt a WINNING attitude. That means that the competition will never be better than you. Strive for the gold!

Take a walk through a health food store or browse a healthy living website, and you’re bound to encounter one of the wellness industry’s favorite words: toxins. You can buy drinks, face masks, supplements, and creams that promise to “detoxify” your body or your skin. Quick-fix diets and cleanses are described as “detox” diets. It all sounds appealing, but these products don’t tell you your body already comes pre-equipped with an exceptional detoxifying system: your skin, kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon. 😊

You might notice these products and diets don’t ever mention what type of toxins they are removing. This is because they can’t actually remove anything that’s poisonous, or toxic. In fact, your body is already performing this function. Your lungs exhale carbon dioxide, your liver and kidneys filter your blood, and your colon and large intestine get rid of whatever your body can’t use from the food you eat.

If you are ingesting toxins your body can’t handle, like to***co smoke or excessive amounts of alcohol, no pill, diet, or cleanse will help. 🤷

The next time you’re tempted by a detox diet or product, remember the best thing you can do to help your body with its natural detoxifying system is exercise regularly, eat mostly whole, unprocessed food, and prioritize sleep.

When in doubt … work out!

If you're sick, you go to your doctor. If you need legal advice, you go to your lawyer. If you need financial advice, you go to your financial advisor.

Why? Because they share all these same attributes: honest, educated, experienced, reliable, professional.

Here at FitSource 180, every trainer shares those same attributes. Our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself and achieve your goals.

Just like your financial advisor.

We focus on teaching you how to train, through good movement mechanics that are consistent and performed at high intensity. We don't put the cart before the horse -- we start at the beginning.

As coaches, we have a great responsibility to provide you the best and safest experience training at our gym while getting the results you seek.

Like your financial advisor, we're in this for the long term.

Vegetables and fruits are loaded with prebiotic fiber, vitamins, minerals, and many antioxidants, some of which have potent biological effects. 🥕🥬🍅

Studies show that people who eat the most vegetables and fruits live longer and have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other illnesses.

When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body!

What can we do to help you become happier, healthier, and stronger?

A session in the gym. 🏋️
A cup of coffee. ☕
A few workouts to do at home. 🏃‍♀️
A new car. 🚗

That last one was just to make sure you were paying attention.

Seriously though, send us a quick email. We’d love to help. 📧

The most successful people in the world have one thing in common: they're consistent. Whether you’re Jerry Seinfeld, the best comedian in the world (okay...that's debatable), or Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time (not debatable), the one thing that took them to the top was being consistent in their craft.

Each and every day matters! The daily grind is tough, but dedicating time to your health and wellness routine will pay huge dividends.

The trainers at FitSource 180 pour their knowledge into every session, and nothing makes us happier than seeing a new member start to change their life for the better.

We know you have questions, so shoot us a message and we'll get back to you ASAP.

Doing aerobic exercise, also called cardio, is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. 🤸

It’s particularly effective at reducing belly fat, the harmful type of fat that builds up around your organs. Reduced belly fat should lead to major improvements in metabolic health.

Every day that you decide to get up and go for it, you've already made the most difficult decision of the day. Now you just need to keep going!

Are you achieving your goals? If not, it may be because you aren’t writing them down. ✍️

This month, we challenge you to pick one goal and write it down. Think about something you’d like to accomplish, and instead of letting the idea flow in and out of your head, pick up a pen and write it down. 📓

Writing down goals helps in two ways. First, looking at a visual reminder of your goal every day keeps it top of mind. Second, writing helps with encoding, the process by which our brain decides what gets stored in our long-term memory and what gets discarded. People who describe or write down their goals are 1.2 to 1.4 times more likely to accomplish them.

After writing down your goal, think through the steps you’ll need to take to make it happen.💭

Let’s say you want to come to an early morning class at the gym four days a week for a month. What do you have to do to accomplish that? It might be setting out your gym clothes the night before, committing to an earlier bedtime, or asking a friend to hold you accountable.

We love to help you achieve your goals! Tell us what you’d like to accomplish, and we’ll tell you how to get there.