Have You Ever Tried A Weighted Jump Rope?

Have You Ever Tried A Weighted Jump Rope? Jump ropes have been part of children’s play for years. They’ve also been used by athletes for training. Today, jump ropes are standard equipment at the gym. You’ll see them in Pittsburg, California, and around the country. For training, most people use a traditional jump rope, often […]

The Best Super Foods To Add To Your Smoothies

The Best Super Foods To Add To Your Smoothies The world is a busy place. People often skip sitting down to lunch or dinner and eat on the run. Drive-throughs have become the kitchen and the dashboard of a car, the dining room table. It’s led to a malnourished, overweight population. To accommodate a busy […]

Best Exercises To Strengthen Knees

Best Exercises To Strengthen Knees Knee pain can be debilitating. If you find you just want to stay down when you squat to pick up something off the floor or moan every time you get out of a chair because your knees hurt, it’s time to do something about it. The problem can occur because […]

Best Foods To Eat When On The Road

Best Foods To Eat When On The Road Our personal trainers help people learn about good nutrition at Thrive Fitness in Pittsburg, California. By learning to make smarter food choices, eating healthier is easier, even on the road. Whether you’re traveling for a vacation or your work time is spent driving, having access to healthier […]

What Happens When You Eat Too Much Sugar?

What Happens When You Eat Too Much Sugar? You don’t have to consume an ooey-gooey cheesecake brownie to eat too much sugar. Sugar is in almost everything these days. It’s in ketchup, granola, chocolate milk, and low-fat yogurt. It goes by many names, but they all have one thing in common. It could be killing […]

How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day?

How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day? Your body requires water to survive. How much water you need to drink every day is the real question. You can last three weeks without food, but just three to four days without water. If you’re guzzling gallons of water constantly in hopes of becoming healthier, you […]

Why You Can’t Out-Exercise A Bad Diet

Why You Can’t Out-Exercise A Bad Diet Why would anyone in Pittsburg, CA, want to change their diet when they only need to exercise to get into shape? Nobody would want to if that were true, but it isn’t, or you’d see people jogging with a donut hanging out of their mouths. You can’t out-exercise […]

Good Carbs Vs Bad Carbs

Good Carbs Vs Bad Carbs Are you cutting back on carbs to lose weight? It’s important to know the best ones to eliminate. There are good carbs and bad carbs. Good carbs play a crucial role in healthy eating. Carbohydrates are macronutrients that provide energy. You get carbs from plant-based sources, like vegetables, fruit, and […]

Changing The Way You Eat Starts With Psychology

Changing The Way You Eat Starts With Psychology Changing the way you eat can be difficult. So, why do people want to do it? There are many reasons. Excess weight, a health issue, or feeling out-of-sorts constantly are three. Eating habits are deeply engrained and difficult to change. There is a psychology behind why you […]

Does Exercise Help You Lose Fat?

Does Exercise Help You Lose Fat? Many people come to Thrive Fitness in Pittsburg, CA, to lose fat and build muscle tissue. The right type of exercise can help you do that. It helps you live healthier, boosts your energy, and makes it easier to lose weight. All exercise burns more calories, but not all […]