Everyone has been constipated at some time in their life. It’s uncomfortable, but a topic that isn’t always discussed with friends. What you eat makes a huge difference in whether you have to strain when you’re on the toilet or make your bathroom visit shorter and more productive. While your diet plays a big role, […]
Studies show that exercising can help lift depression, no matter what your age. In fact, in cases of mild depression, it’s often the recommended treatment. Just walking can be an effective tonic to lift the spirits. For more severe cases of depression, many therapists are adding exercise as an adjunct therapy. While we always recommend […]
Whether you workout online or in person at UpFit Training Academy in New York, NY, you probably strive for a particular look, especially when it comes to abs and arms. While everyone wants to look stronger, even women, few actually want bulging biceps and instead prefer for lean, but toned ones with a bit of […]
Herbs have been used for thousands of years to help relieve many health issues, besides making food taste better. Two popular herbs are cumin, and turmeric, which provide many health benefits, including aiding digestion. Each one has special properties to help relieve gassiness, soothe sour stomach and relieve that queasy feeling. Both of these herbs […]
Like in all areas of life, having and following a plan can help you achieve any fitness goal. Planning provides guidance and allows for confident execution as all potential problems already have a planned solution. In order to make a plan more likely to stick, research has shown that writing it down, whether on pen […]
Eating healthy is extremely important, especially if your goal is weight loss. At UpFit Training Academy, not only do we train hard, but we also focus on the lifestyle changes that are necessary to achieve all fitness goals. This includes exercise, nutrition, proper sleep, hydration, and much more. With rising prices, especially living in New […]
Are you sabotaging your exercise program by continuing to eat a bad diet? Whilst exercise is important for health and weight loss, eating a healthy diet is arguably just as important, if not more. Here at UpFit Training Academy, we want our clients to understand that exercise only takes up a very small portion of […]
Do you, like many others, hold the self-limiting belief that you can’t lose weight, get that raise or learn a new skill? This is a good opportunity to practice self-awareness and ask yourself why. Is it because you tried to lose weight before and didn’t succeed the way you wanted to? Maybe you have asked […]
Every effective exercise program should be built around a goal. Without a goal, it’s very difficult to know where you’re going, and more often than not will not reach your desired outcome. Like we mention here, writing down your goal will make you more likely to achieve it. Your goal can either be a big […]
If you can’t make it into UpFit Academy or don’t live in New York City, at-home exercises are a great alternative to ensure you stay fit. Our online options allow both the benefit of having a trainer as well as being in the comfort of your own home or having a trainer when traveling. You […]
