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Why you should stretch
You cannot reach your maximum potential without adding a stretching regimen to your training. Benefits include lower blood pressure, improved posture, increased range of motion and flexibility, better circulation, decreased back pain, lower stress, better energy levels, more stamina and injury prevention. There are two types of stretches:...
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For John G., success means losing 50 pounds and running the Turkey Trot
In the personal training industry, nothing succeeds like success. When John G. of Sagamore Hills saw the weight loss success of several of his neighbors, who train at Higher Heights Fitness in Brecksville, he decided it was time for him to get off the weight loss yo-yo he’d been on his adult life. “My weight had crept up to 280 and I...
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Set yourself up for success
Clients often come to us looking for help with stopping the dangerous pattern of yo-yo dieting. They go on restrictive diets, lose some weight initially—often losing muscle at the same time—and then end up regaining the weight back and then some. According to Healthline, one in three dieters ends up heavier than when they started...
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Do the BMI numbers lie?
I’m a big believer that knowledge is power. When it comes to their health, people should know their numbers. But there’s one number I’ve never been a fan of: BMI, or body mass index. It’s simply an equation of your height and weight. It doesn’t take into consideration factors such as muscle mass, bone density or body composition...
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How to get a better workout
Here’s what you won’t find at Higher Heights Fitness: rows and rows of exercise machines. When it comes to precision strength training, equipment makes all the difference. Our clients use only free weights, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, slam balls, resistance bands, battle ropes and TRX equipment. Why? Because they actually produce a...
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