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And our new Instagram page @bodysoul_vancouver: https://t.co/hrS7CCffRA BODY+SOUL remains open as we plan exciting changes including a studio facelift designed by award-winning @stephaniebrowninc. Relaunch SPRING 2024.

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New look, new uniform, new beginnings coming soon at BODY+SOUL!

Thank you to our Facebook followers! We invite you to follow the next chapter of our journey through our new Facebook page BODY + SOUL Health & Fitness: https://t.co/9OKHpTWChn

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However, not all goals are created equally. Make sure your goals are SMART – specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Look for Body & Soul's fall fitness challenge to help you make and meet one of your SMART goals this fall.

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Like the new year, fall is a time when people make new beginnings and try to change old habits. Goals are an important part of this process, as they give us a sense of direction and purpose and increase and help maintain motivation.

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Ideally a person should be physically active in some way most days of the week; however, considerable health benefits are gained from exercising 3-4 times/week for 30-60 minutes per session. So, exercise frequently now to enjoy a healthier – and longer – life!

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Research has shown that being physically active on a regular basis reduces morbidity and mortality rates. Exercise helps prevent and aids in the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Research has also shown that the health benefits from physical activity are dose dependent, meaning the more often you’re active the better.

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This brings benefits to our everyday lives because we learn how to use our core/powerhouse and breathe to provide stability to our spine while keeping the tension out of our spine. Remember to breathe!

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Did you know? There are many benefits of conscientious breathing. An increased oxygenation of the blood leads to a better oxygenation of cells and enhances our ability to concentrate.

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Proactive breathing activates our stabilizing muscles, offering more support to our spine during challenging exercises.

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Body & Soul will be closed on Monday, September 4th for Labour Day. The studio will re-open on Tuesday, September 5th at 6am. We hope that you have a lovely weekend.

For local events and activities this weekend, check out https://t.co/9iFl5nl4aZ

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By using focus, effort and/or heart rate monitoring you can prevent the machines from walking you into an inefficient workout!

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Did you know? The momentum created by many cardio machine’s circular pattern can often lead to a surprisingly inefficient workout by the user unless the resistance, cadence, pace or incline is/are continually increased (or intervals are used) as the body warms up.

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Clean laundry basket overflowing? Squat while you fold! Need to put dishes away? Perform a bicep curl with each dish before you put it away (within reason!). Need to dust the shelves? Try some calf raises.

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Don’t have time to exercise with all of your outstanding chores? Combine the two! Do you have to vacuum the entire house? Do some walking lunges while you move forwards and backwards.

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If you don’t eat animal-based proteins, experts suggest eating a variety of plant-based proteins to help ensure you get all of the essential amino acids!

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Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins

The main difference between a complete and incomplete protein is the amount of essential amino acids (those not produced by the body) the protein contains.

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All animal-based proteins (i.e. meat, eggs and dairy) contain all nine of the essential amino acids, whereas most plant-based proteins contain only some of these amino acids (some contain all but in lower than ideal levels).

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If you are serious about losing (or gaining) weight, you may find it beneficial to have a food weighing scale in order to help you better track and measure your ingredients, as well as your overall calorie intake.

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Did you know? The average person is not likely able to tell the difference between 60g and 80g of steel cut oats, but you might be interested to know that 80g of oats means 55g of carbohydrates, whereas 60g means 41g of carbohydrates.

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Such details may not be an issue for some people, but it is relevant information for those looking to lose or gain weight.