Anthony Guerra, Author at Get Fit Athletic Club

Aug 29

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How to Improve Ankle Mobility and Get Deeper in Your Squats

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness, Workouts | No Comments

Despite the best of efforts, your squats are not nearly as low as you’d like. And when they do get low enough, the result is a crippling pain. The culprit could be poor ankle mobility, a common problem that limits the range of motion for fitness novices and experienced athletes alike. If your ultimate goal is a parallel squat, you’ll have no hope of achieving it if your ankles lack sufficient strength and flexibility. There are a few ways for you to improve ankle mobility through strengthening and conditioning, though.

How Your Protein Deficiency is Screwing Up Your Life

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness, Nutrition | No Comments

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or achieve just about any other fitness goal, maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is a must. Unfortunately, many people have a serious protein deficiency in their diets—and then wonder why they’re having trouble achieving their goals! Read More

Jul 22

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How To Turn Into a Morning Workout Person

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness, Lifestyle | No Comments

This is a topic that I’ve struggled with more than most. There’s something about mornings that my whole system completely disagrees with. But I’ve realized—especially after having a child—that I tend to get busier and busier as the day goes by, making it more difficult to get away to the gym as each hour passes. I’m sure you can relate! And while I’m not one to support the “no time” excuse for skipping a workout, we all can admit that it’d be a lot easier if we got our workout done in the morning before our day gets too busy. So how does one turn into a morning workout person? For some of you, this might seem like an impossible task, but I promise that there are many tricks to make this a much easier transition.

Why Joining a Gym Can Help You Get Over a Breakup

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No matter how old you get, some things will never change. Going through a breakup —even if you’re the one who did the dumping— can be hard to do. Whether you just got out of a long relationship or you never even had a chance to meet their folks, the best way to get over a breakup is to get a seriously hot post-breakup body. When you look and feel like a million bucks, you’re more likely to be able to heal and move on. So switch off the sad songs, load up your favorite hard-hitting workout jams and get your butt to the gym!

May 15

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4 Subtle Signs You Need More Sleep

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness, Lifestyle | No Comments

We usually can identify the obvious signs that we need more sleep, such as frequent yawning, having puffy or heavy eyelids and experiencing a general sense of tiredness. But what about the less obvious ones, the subtle cues that are alerting us to get more zzz’s? These signs are important to recognize because almost half of us don’t receive the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night. This can lead to serious health issues. And if we continue a habit of poor sleep, we’ll be even less aware of how much we’re sleep deprived and fail to make the necessary changes!

Your Most Effective Core Routine-With a Twist!

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness, Workouts | No Comments

The Russian Twist is a challenging abdominal exercise. It targets your core while also improving the strength in your shoulders and arms. You burn calories, increase muscle tissue and improve your posture with one exercise. You also have a variety of Russian twist options from which to choose to continue to stimulate muscle response and keep you intrigued. Plus, you are able to add this effective exercise into your core routine even when limited equipment is available to you. Allow for at least one day of rest between core workouts using weights. The muscle breakdown needs time to repair and make the strength improvements.
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Mar 03

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The Body Mass Index and Its Significant Role in Weight Loss

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness, Lifestyle | No Comments

A person’s BMI, or Body Mass Index, is used to determine what percentage of an average person’s body weight is muscle and what percentage is fat. In the majority of cases, this is an accurate calculation. It is used to help a person reach an ideal weight if they are embarking on a weight loss program. Men and women will have different percentages of fat, according to their natural physical makeup. Women tend to carry more fat and will have a somewhat higher BMI. There are times when a person’s BMI can be misleading, however.

4 Ways Kickboxing Strengthens Your Body and Your Mind

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In the world of fitness, the goal is to look symmetrical. Professional athletes have learned how to exercise correctly to maintain their symmetry. Their physical training makes them mentally strong too. For the rest of us, there’s kickboxing! A kickboxing workout will not only benefit your body but your mind as well.

Oct 02

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Tell that Fall Flu to Get Lost: 5 Teas to Better Your Health During the Changing Season

By Anthony Guerra | Nutrition | No Comments

The fall and winter seasons are gorgeous, busy, and tinged with nostalgia. Unfortunately, they also tend to be tinged with germs. If you’re hoping to avoid falling ill with the flu or even the common cold this season, consider drinking more tea. Research has shown that teas are full of things that are good for your health, including anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting antioxidants which may also protect you against things like cancer and heart disease. As a rule, teas contain less caffeine than coffee—that is, if they contain any caffeine at all. Plus, they’re perfect for sipping as is or even dosed with a teaspoon of add-ins like collagen powder, ground turmeric, or coconut oil.

Sep 28

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Deadlifts: Don’t Be Afraid. We’ve Got Your Back!

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness | No Comments

Deadlifts. Despite the ominous name deadlifts shouldn’t kill you. Instead, deadlifts can be a lifesaver when it comes to building foundational strength and boosting athletic performance. The key is learning how to do the popular weightlifting movement with proper form, so you strengthen your muscles without stressing out your joints.