Marty Mikkelsen

Football coach, Health/Fitness Enthusiast, Entrepreneur,
Business owner, So Cal Apartment owner

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Great athletes have the ability 2 practice w/ greater intensity & focus than average ones.

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Weight loss can result in lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and improved cholesterol levels.

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Coaching is a long, intimate conversation, a series of signals and responses that move toward a shared goal.

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Although cardio sessions turn up the heat and burn calories big-time, lifting weights helps you build calorie-burning lean muscle.

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When yr athlete has the genetic makeup that gives him/her an advantage in a particular sport, they will have a better chance of success.

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Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.

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Parents, mental preparation should now be a major part of your athlete's pregame ritual

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Missing a morning meal is the worst thing you can do. It slows metabolism and depletes your body of the fuel it needs to function optimally

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Parents, remember speed is the great equalizer. If you're the fastest kid on the field, there's a good chance of playing.

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Exercise boosts immune function. People don't understand how important exercise is regardless of weight issues.

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Parents, do you have questions about nutrition for your athlete? Family members? Your own diet? Ask me. #parenting #moms

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Slow-digesting carbs like oatmeal take longer to enter your bloodstream and help satisfy your appetite much better than junk food

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It is much more difficult to break a habit when there is no adequate replacement for it.

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Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help.

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Parents, in today's athletic world, do you want your child to play multiple sports when they enter high school? #moms #parents

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The increased activity of athletes generates the need 4 a higher amount of calories, protein, & other nutrients than the less active person

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Parents, the goal of every practice is for your child to improve. Ask "what did you learn today?" "Did you improve today?" #parenting

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Reg. physical activity cn help U prevent or manage a wide range of health problems & concerns, incl. stroke, type 2 diabetes, & depression

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Parents, generally speaking, having your athlete work on their weaknesses is not very much fun. It's fun to do the things they're good at.

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Every day is a new opportunity to make choices that will get you closer to your health and fitness goals. Make healthy decisions today.