Datefit has compiled a list of the most popular fitness myths out there. From fitness to nutrition, we've got them all so that we can finally set the record straight.
1. You can "spot reduce": Many people reach out to a personal trainer or an online fitness coach to "get rid of weight in this area" or "lose the pouch around my stomach." The truth is, we don't get to decide where we lose weight from. Every single body is different, meaning you may lose weight in one area but hold extra fat in another. The only way to lose the unwanted fat in a specific area is to stay consistent and have patience during your weight loss journey!
Resistance training has created quite a buzz in the past few years, thanks to Instagram and bodybuilding competitions. The stigma that females will "get too bulky" has been thrown out the window as we now see many females and males lifting heavier weights than ever!
While the physical benefits of resistance training are obvious, have you ever stopped to think about the mental and internal benefits of lifting weights? Well Datefit is here to tell you how your body is going to thank you for resistance training on a regular basis.
By exercising for 30 minutes at least 5 days per week, over time you will notice:
The toughest part about starting your fitness journey is... to simply BEGIN! We all start somewhere, but that should not keep you from reaching your goals. Datefit wants to help you become the best version of yourself, so this week we're giving you 5 easy tips to conquer your fitness goals this month.
One of the top reasons people shy away from the gym is the intimidation from the gym regulars, which we call this "gymtimidation." This could come from the hulk in the squat rack grunting to the entire weight room or the fit chick taking workout selfies in the mirror. While these people may be "regulars" at the gym, they were once first-timers too!
Now that February is here and the "new year, new me" hype is slowly fading, Datefit is here to help you back on track. Basically, we're going to tell you how to make 2018 your best year yet! For a lot of people, this is the time when the New Year's resolution motivation begins to fade... and that is OKAY!
Close your eyes and think about what you want your life to look like 12 months from now. Do you have your dream job? Have you reached your goal weight? Are you in love with the person of your dreams? Are you debt free? Now open your eyes and think, is what I'm doing today, helping me become that person I want to be a year from now? If not... we will show you how to make it happen!
For some, going to a new workout class can bring back those feelings of being "the new kid at school." You're in an unfamiliar place, with new classmates, taking a class with a brand new teacher. But that is the exact opposite of how it felt the first time Datefit visited GrooveRyde.
As soon as I walked into the new Downtown Cleveland studio, I instantly picked up on the welcoming spirit of the staff and classmates. This vibe was created by the founders (Anjua and Zosimo Maximo) a couple from Los Angelas with a whole lot of "Hustle and Heart". Their message is present in their mission & community as well as the walls of the new killer studio! Speaking of the studio-- this one is unlike any other I've come across! With garage doors that open up to Perk Park, hanging teardrop boxing bags, and awesome decor in the "Hustle and Heart" lit spin studio.... it definitely has that big city feel!
"Being alive is one of the greatest gifts on earth,
but being healthy remains our greatest wealth."
In this day and age, the idea of health is so diverse and difficult to define. Our personal health should something that we work towards each and every day, but it becomes difficult to do with all of the contradictory information on the web & social media nowadays. This makes it difficult when deciding WHERE or HOW to begin your healthy lifestyle. Which is why Datefit wants to give you a few simple healthy habits to incorporate into your daily life.
Whether we like it or not, we are the average of the 5 people that we spend the most time with. Which means that we share the same hobbies, eating habits, drinking habits, music preferences, etc. with the people that we are around the most.
Think about it, do you want to share the qualities of your couch potato roommate or the the cute neighbor that hits the gym before the sun comes up? Your lifestyle choices not only carry over from relationships of family and friends, but your romantic relationships as well.
The new year is the perfect time to turn start fresh - with 365 chances to work towards your New Years resolutions. While most resolutions tend to fall off after the first few months, Datefit wants to help you set goals that you can keep crushing all the way through 2018!
To become the best version of yourself in the New Year, you have to set goals that are S.M.A.R.T.
This time of year is full of celebrations and spending time with the ones you love. As we all know, it is also full of endless amounts of food, cocktails, and trays full of grandma’s Christmas cookies.
Some people choose to treat the holidays as a free for all when it comes to their health and fitness regime. While others restrict themselves so much that they forget to enjoy this special time of year. Believe me, I have been both of those people in the past.
As far as gym excuses go, we’ve heard them all at Datefit…
“I want to be in better shape, but I just don’t have the time!”
“I’m sure I’d look like that to, if I didn’t have a full-time job.”
“I really want to hit the gym later, but I have no motivation after 8 hours of work.”
This list could go on for days, but that’s not what you came here for. With the holiday season right around the corner, fitting in a workout can seem like an impossible task.
