If you’re working out, you’re probably hoping to lose fat and gain muscle mass in addition to your ultimate goal. You have to make lifestyle changes to do it. It takes both exercise and a healthy diet to increase your muscle mass. You also need adequate sleep and adequate hydration. Focusing on natural techniques is […]
You can find coconut milk in almost any grocery in Livermore, CA. It’s as popular as coconut water. Both come from coconuts, except coconut water is the unprocessed liquid in the middle of immature coconuts, and coconut milk is a processed product. Are both good for you? Does the processing make a difference? Coconut water […]
If you’re starting to run or jog, you might think those old sneakers in your closet are adequate. You might be wrong. Having good workout shoes can make a difference when you exercise. They’re the grounding force that stabilizes your entire body. If you don’t have good shoes for your daily run in Livermore, CA, […]
You’ll hear a lot of claims when you listen to commercials or look at the front of the food package, but the real truth comes from reading the part of food labels where the nutritional information is. Knowing serving size and calories per serving can make a huge difference if you’re trying to lose weight. […]
Your attitude can determine so much. If you have a negative attitude and think everyone is against you, you’ll interpret everything that way and find reasons to reinforce your belief. If you don’t think you can do something, you’ll give up before you master it. The same is true for fitness. Whether you hate exercise […]
If you want a flat stomach and that lean, svelte appearance, Pilates can help. It’s a good way to build core strength that supplements traditional workout techniques used in the gym. It involves low impact exercises that balance muscles and improve the neuromuscular pattern. You’ll gain flexibility, strength, and functional fitness. You’ll also reduce pain. […]
Mindfulness is a practice often used in Livermore, CA, and throughout the world. It is often associated with yoga and Eastern religions but has become part of the fitness community in recent years. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment and the body-mind connection. If that sounds like doublespeak, explaining it as […]
If you’re like most people who exercise regularly, your activity doesn’t end when you leave the gym. Most people live an active lifestyle, whether it’s dancing on the weekend or playing sports like softball or basketball. One interesting active interest is kickboxing. While you get plenty of cardio when you play basketball, with kickboxing you […]
What’s your best workout time? For some people, it’s at lunch. Others like exercising after work. Many people find morning suits them best and have good reasons for that choice. There is no one right time to workout. Everyone is different, so what’s best for one is not the best for another. Your schedule, circadian […]
One of the biggest problems overweight people face is a lack of nutrition knowledge. It often starts early in life and starts bad habits that are difficult to break. At LIV Fitness in Livermore, CA, we help break those bad habits with nutritional education so you can teach your kids healthy habits as you develop […]