H A K U TRAIN
An innovated fitness journey
THE PROBLEM
Here are the facts.
40% of Americans are obese.
48% of Americans have some sort of cardio vascular disease.
52% of Americans have had at least 1 chronic condition.
The Problem Explained…
Lower back Pain because of lack of movement in the body
Lower back pain affects a lot of people in the United States. Here in Ohio we see an increase in pain due to lack of movement and bad posture, especially in the more rural areas where people find themselves driving most places. We drive to work, where a lot of us are sedentary, to then drive back home and sit on the couch and have dinner (which is a separate subject). People gain weight and weaken the hip musculature, which directly affects the lower back. So if you Netflix and chill after a long day at the office, you can stop wondering why your back hurts. It is always important to move to avoid any problems, I recommend search for personal trainers near me that can assess you movement pattern and develop a program to avoid injury.
How to find time for building new habits:
If you really want to create new habits to improve your diet and/or your performance in the gym, you’ve got start with self-reflection to see what was keeping you away from your goal. By recognizing this and having a realistic goal, you will notice that there’s always time for change. We start by having small, short term goals that will keep you focused for the long term goal. For example you can start with 20 to 30 min of your workout or adding one vegetable to your daily meals. These little wins will keep you motivated and help you feel good about even the smallest move in the right direction. Just like these examples we can help you with tips on how to start building your new habit. But remember, you have to be consistent and committed to your goal and yourself. If you fall off track, that’s what we are here for. You can always self-reflect again to see where you are and what is stopping you.
Nutrition and its effect to the body for performance in the gym and daily activities
Nutrition is the most important factor, not only for your performance but also for the function of your body. Food is fuel for your body and just like you wouldn’t put cheap, low quality gas in your car, the same works for your body. Nutrition can be overwhelming for somebody who is trying to lose weight or perform better in the gym, and media makes it more confusing with countless diets and quick fixes. The best, most sustainable route is finding a balanced program that works for you and always talk to your doctor if you have special requirements. Studies shows that with a good nutrition plan, you will get stronger mentally and physically. Health & Fitness are achieved with the proper diet. Personally I would look for local gyms near me with a Nutrition coach who can talk to me and guide me on the right path to make your nutrition sustainable.
How to save your life and your budget by cooking at home instead of eating out
Meal prepping is one the best ways to actually know what you are putting in your body and save money at the same time. By doing meal prep you will be working on being prepared and organized for the coming week. It will teach to make better choices in the grocery store, like choosing less processed food and picking fresh produce instead. We can definitely guide you and give you some tips on how to start meal prepping for the week and give you advice on what to look for in products, according to your goals.
The importance of recovery and sleep
Just like nutrition, sleep and recovery are so important for the function of your body, your Health & Fitness. Lack of sleep has proven to be one of the factors that increase stress, alter your mood, and alter your metabolism. An upset metabolism results in bad cravings and can even make you insulin resistant among other negative side effects. Improving your quality of sleep and establishing a good routine before going to bed will result in significant improvement to your workouts and your progress.
Recovery is another important factor for your progress in the gym. Sleep definitely works for recovery, but active recovery like stretching, walking, etc. will improve your general movement and keep you motivated. It is always important for your body to rest in order to allow muscle recovery and avoid injuries. So if you are looking for fit transformations start by sleeping better, moving more and eating less processed food.
Social media and mental health - how it can affect your body
While social media can be a good distraction and a good method of being in contact with friends and family, this can also affect your mental health. Staying “connected” in this way brings stress and anxiety and these can cause health issues like lack of sleep, eating disorders, or just the involuntary state of comparison with other people etc. Basically, a lot of extra work for your brain. You can find some amazing people in the social media with great qualities and skills that you would like to achieve, but you have to realize how they started or maybe their background. Remember you are comparing your outtakes to someone else’s highlight reel. We always recommend whenever you want to learn how to start a workout program, don’t take the first program you see from your favorite influencer (chances are you will feel uncapable before you even start). Instead, talk to your doctor first, especially if you have any sort of health condition. Then, talk to a fitness professional who can asses your movement and prepare a program according to your goal. Who knows, you might do the same or even better things than your social media influencer.
