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New goals and...OMG what happened??!!!

It is inevitable, especially in physics, what goes up, must come down! Alas, I hate to be the bearer of bad news…but yes, we ALL fall down. Maybe it is getting a cold and taking a few days off, maybe it is traveling and having less access to healthy food, maybe it is the holidays and your mother-in-law cooked an amazing 4 course meal…but we all fall down. BUT, if you know the famous quote, the important part is NOT falling down, it is the getting back up part that makes the difference. I remembering traveling to Key West with my family when I was a little girl. I must have been 8 years old or so, and my family and I took a walk on the famous seven mile ....
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New Year, New You, NO PARKING!!!

New Year, New You, NO PARKING!! This first official week of January, like I mentioned last week, I keep hearing the pervasive phrase, "New Year, New You" encouraging you to make new fitness goals for the new year. As a fitness professional, I love this! I wish for all of my clients to continue setting fantastic fitness goals for us to achieve together! But the other side of the coin shows my social media feed of friends and other fitness professionals full of complaints regarding the lack of parking at their local gyms. This time of year, the post-holiday new year side, shows a yearning of returning to business and a fit body. The parking, it seems, is a testament to the large scale ....
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Goodbye...until next year!

One phrase I hear every year around this time from various fitness institutions is, "New Year, New You", and I find such monotony in tired, worn out phrases like that. It is so over used, there are numerous memes making fun of this phrase easily found on the internet, and I've attached one to this blog! I actually want to change the phrase to, "New year,new habits, but with more results and feeling better than ever," but realize thatmight betoo wordy! I want to stress that the goal of gyms should NOT be tochange the fundamental"you", but to be your guide along your fitness journey!I don't have a magic wand or silver bullet... but I can give you more energy&vitality, more ....
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Let them eat less cake!

When writing this blog today and having cake on the brain, I wanted to clear something up first... Many think Marie Antoinette gave the famous quote, "Let them eat cake" in reference to her people's inability to afford and eat bread. In actuality, according toherletters written to her family at that time, she said, " It is quite certain that in seeing the people who treat us so well despite their own misfortune, we are more obliged than ever to work hard for their happiness." So, not quite the mentality of someone callously suggesting her subjects give up bread for cake. Now, on to the subject of bread and cake! This week I've been hearing around the gym, "I'm ....
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Breaking down biohacking: How it can give you BETTER results FASTER!

Biohacking. It's a term used frequently around the fitness industry, and I tend to also use it around AXIS.
But, what exactly IS biohacking, and how does it apply to you?
One great example of biohacking is adding MCT (medium chain triglyceride) powder to coffee, so that instead of a regular cup of coffee, you are now having a supercharged cup of joe! The MCT is believed to sustain the caffeine in the coffee longer, while also making your stomach less acidic in the mean time. Ways we see biohacking in the gym is to add cardio conditioning WHILE weight training to super charge your workout. You know those MyZone belts and TV you see at AXIS? Yup, that is biohacking! It ....
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Oops, they sent the wrong one!

What happened? You may be thinking that looking at our new e-newsletter! What happened? Just as we know you expect to see changes when training with AXIS, we like to deliver changes in other ways too! We know you get bombarded with emails, so let's keep this short and sweet: our goal with the AXIS Insider is to give you a short article for motivation, events to keep on your radar, and nutrition tips you can easily use. THAT'S IT! So, today we say hello and deliver the rundown of upcoming events! Did you GET our quick e-newsletter? Make sure to subscribe to our mailing list and we will sign you up! Send an email to Kat@AxisTrainingStudio.com and say, "I want in!" to get signed ....
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Why Kettlebells?

Beginner? Intermediate? Advanced athlete? All can benefit from kettlebell training. Continue reading to see our top 10 benefits of kettlebell training...
Power output Increased power output is something many athletes seek, but many times the average person training for general health and well-being neglect it. Power is defined as pr oportional speed at which you can apply this maximal force. The effects of building more power will improve maximal strength, increase athleticism, and improve overall conditioning.
Changing center of gravity Training with kettlebells challenges the body to react to a constantly changing center of gravity. Kettlebells are designed ....
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Do your feet hurt?

Do you have pain in or around your heel? Does this pain radiate throughout your foot? Do your first few steps in the morning cause a sharp or stabbing pain? You may have plantar fasciitis. What is the plantar fascia? Your foot has a thick fibrous ligament that runs from your heel all the way to your toes. This thick weblike ligament supports your arch and helps you walk. When the fascia is over stretched tiny tears can occur in the surface which can cause pain and inflammation and ultimately leading to plantar fasciitis. What causes it? A number of factors can contribute to plantar fasciitis but you’re at a higher risk if you are overweight or obese ....
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Careers

AXIS Training Studio works to educate, motivate, and inspire people to become the best version of themselves through our training, nutrition and lifestyle programs. We have an awesome team we are proud of, clients that are happy, and a staff of champions! We take pride in our work as health and wellness educators and strive to inspire healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Over the last couple of years we’ve had tremendous growth and we are looking for a part-time trainer. It’s our goal to help thousands of north Florida residents, feel and perform their best. To do this, we need a strong supporting cast, which includes a SOLID Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer ....
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The Importance of Proper Posture

The importance of posture
If you take a look around you, you will most likely see most Americans slumped over at their desks or hunched over their smartphones for endless hours. This can actually attribute to many of the health problems inflating in North America. Did you know that the way you hold yourself can actually affect digestion, breathing, and memory/learning. The importance of posture goes a long way. Digestion:
The proper body alignment is extremely important to make sure your organs can function as intended. Poor posture can compress the abdominal muscles involved in digestion which then affects peristaltic function (alternate muscle contraction and ....
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Travis Cole

Travis is a 23 year old student at the University of Florida. About 7 or 8 years ago, Travis started experiencing severe back pain. He thought the problem would just go away, but when the pain persisted, he decided to consult a doctor. He had visited numerous doctors and they all told him that the only solution was corrective surgery. Since Travis's dream was to one day enter into the Air Force, that was not a viable option for him. In order for him to be able enter into the military, he had to have a clean bill of health and any surgeries in his health history would ruin that. For this reason, Travis tried to live with the pain everyday, until he found AXIS. He began training with Jonathan in July. After a few months of training, Travis's pain began to subside and eventually disappeared altogether. Travis credits his time with Jonathan at AXIS for facilitating in ridding him of his severe back pain, and helping him keep his dream of joining the Air Force alive. Travis finished his training in January, and since then, has taken everything he has learned at AXIS and applied it to his own workouts. He remains pain free to this day and plans on joining the Air Force as soon as he graduates.

Jon Ellison

Before coming to AXIS I really lacked the motivation to do much of anything outside of showing up to work. I gained nearly 100 pounds over the past 10 years or so, and my health was suffering in a number of ways including being placed on CPAP for sleep apnea. As I am approaching 40, I was getting more and more worried that I would not be there for my children if my health got any worse. Since joining AXIS 2 months ago, I have lost 31 pounds, 2.5% body fat, and I have gone down 5 pants sizes. I feel stronger and have much, much more energy than I did prior to coming to AXIS. I would definitely recommend AXIS to anyone looking to get in shape and stay in shape. The trainers at AXIS are great at tailoring work out plans to individuals and their level of fitness. They will help you in setting your fitness goals and provide the motivation to get you there. Also from my experience, the staff, as well as the other clients, create an open atmosphere and are very welcoming to those that are willing to get their life back on track.

Renee Payne

Getting the right trainer matters. When I started training with Jake, I had just moved from out-of-state and had been working with a trainer for about three years. Although I had been happy with my former trainer and gotten results, I had also developed serious neck pain. Jake immediately spotted that I had a problem and that it was exacerbated by certain exercises that I had been doing incorrectly at my former gym. Jake is the right trainer for me. The results over that past year have been stunning. I have all but eradicated my neck problems through a carefully designed program that Jake has designed and monitored. Plus, I am stronger, have more energy, and in better shape all-around than when I arrived. Bottom line: Jake is very knowledgeable and excited about staying current about fitness. He's careful with his clients and listens to their challenges and goals from the first visit and throughout the following workouts. That said, he's also not afraid to kick butt with challenging and varied workouts.

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