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Stretching and flexibility are a vital part of your workout program. They help to decrease injuries and increase joint range of motion. Stretching should be performed before and after your workout.

PNF stretching should be done with a knowledgeable partner and only after you have performed a light warm up workout to increase your body and muscle temperature.

Flexibility is the increase of the range of motion (ROM) around a joint as a result of stretching.

Massage therapy can be a great asset to your workout. Massages can relieve stressed muscles, increase blood flow, reduce muscle soreness and increase range of motion plus it’s an overall relaxing reward for working out hard.

Chiropractic care is a great way to get healthy from the inside out. With the adjustment of your spine by the chiropractor, your body will allow information to flow more smoothly throughout your body.

Many times, people workout on equipment that they don’t necessarily like and their workout program is boring. That’s why you should get with a personal trainer who can design or enhance a program around the things that you like.

Workout with a dependable partner that has the same goals as you and so that you can inspire, motivate and support each other.

Here at Blueprint 2 Fitness we like to share information to keep our clients focused on the big picture and to keep them motivated. We have some quick fit tips that will keep you on track.

Incorporate core, stretching, flexibility and balance training into your workout.
All of these will help you build a strong foundation.

The body burns more calories when movements are performed in a
standing position, versus a seated position.

Proper breathing is a must. Inhale when the weight is closer to your body and
exhale when the weight is farthest from your body.

Rest is a very important part of the workout program. It allows your muscles to
recuperate and repair themselves.

Consistency is the key to a successful workout program.

Drink plenty of water. It not only re hydrates you, but also transports waste
from your body.

At parties and cookouts, forget about the large plate. Go with a napkin or
smaller saucer plate. That way you’re limiting the amount of food available to
you.

Ask for or put your salad dressing on the side. Dip your salad into the dressing
as needed.

Don’t FRY your food. BAKE, BROIL, GRILL or STEAM.

Eat 5-6 small meals a day. Snacks in between meals should include fruits,
handfuls of almonds (natural, unsalted and un roasted) or fruit smoothies.
Stay away from the vending machines and empty calorie sugars.

Surround yourself with positive thinking people who will support and help
you achieve your goal(s). Negativity breeds negative thoughts.

Take a before picture and post it on your bathroom mirror or a conspicuous
place to remind yourself of where you are and use it as a motivational tool to
help you reach your goal.

Listen to your favorite music while working out.

Be good to your body now, so that your body can be good to you later on
in life.

Winners never quit and quitters never win.