Y.E.S. Fitness "Longevity" Podcast

See how this 1 simple act can skyrocket your whole life for the better!  World Gratitude Day has been designed to bring the whole world together in a day that is all about being thankful. World Gratitude Day joins organizations, nationals, and individuals in sharing their gratitude in several different ways. A little bit of gratitude can go a very long way both at home and at work.

Wow! Can a time-tested supplement slow the aging process?   Creatine is one of the most popular, studied, and effective supplements for enhancing exercise performance. Could it also have some great benefits to slow the aging process?

Fitness icon and creator/author of Drop Two Sizes, Rachel Cosgrove puts it all out there. She overcame her own struggles to figuring out how to look and feel the way you want without the scale.

Y.E.S. Fitness superstar Anne shares her amazing story. I didn't think she would show up after the first day but her determination has led to success.  Remember, D2S is coming! Join us for the FREE Kick-start seminar on September 14th at 6:30 PM and we'll get you motivated and on track. The best part is you'll be part of a team of challengers all trying to accomplish the same goal...get healt...

Not all exercise is equal when it comes to improving longevity.  Increasing your muscle power can prolong your life. What is muscle power and how can you increase it?  Struggling with all the different opinions on how to improve your health. Maybe you put on a few extra pounds (you're not alone), not feeling strong? Our "Drop2 Sizes" program is right for you. Reserve your spot at our kic...

Frustrated by a slow metabolism? Alas, here’s the reason why.

It's exciting the knowledge the oldest-old can teach us.  The 90+ Study started in 2003 to study the oldest-old. It helps researchers answer the question “What allows people to live to age 90 and beyond?”

How to get true, sustainable results over the long haul  Choosing what weight to use when lifting can be confusing and if wrong it will affect your results. Surprise, working at maximal effort may not produce the best results.

5 of the worse foods for your health and to promote longevity  Instead of talking about the foods, you should eat I thought I would change it up and talk about 5 of the worse foods for your health and longevity. Now you may be able to guess what they are but I thought I would review them. Some foods and drinks can compromise the aging process. According to a May 2019 study published in The La...

Conquer your deficiency of this simple mineral that has such a big impact.  Magnesium is critical for the normal functioning of your metabolism. Everyone is concerned with their metabolism, right? Most Americans are deficient in magnesium and it will affect their longevity. There are simple changes you can make to conquer a deficiency.

A fascinating look into how this easy workout is actually your trainer's   A coach is more than someone who makes up a workout and counts to 12. They help design your path to success. Along that journey, coaches give encouragement, advice, make adjustments according to your progress and so much more. Choosing the correct coach will be the difference in you achieving your goal or not. Cho...

4 easy lifestyle changes to improve your chances of living longer

What your trainer won’t tell you about exercising on vacation.  Clients often asked me to give them an exercise routine while they are on vacation. I love their desire to continue their training but it is necessary?

Losing one’s independence is scary! Y.E.S. Fitness superstar Cherie realize she was on her way to losing her independence. She didn’t sit back and let it happen. Cherie was proactive, started exercising, and now has no join pain and is back to enjoying an active life!

It’s great to see people getting back to normal life and into the gym. But where do you start to lose the Covid 15 and start feeling better? It’s best to go back to square one. Here are 7 tips to get going in the right direction.

How to build an effective workout that you can be proud of!  If results are what you are looking for then today’s broadcast is for you! There is more to a workout than jumping on the elliptical for 45 minutes or following a circuit of strength training machines. To get the best results each workout should include diaphragmatic breathing, soft tissue mobilization, and more. Listen to find out...

5 of the most exciting scientist breakthroughs to increase your health-span Scientists are making exciting strides in the longevity field. Here are the 5 most exciting ones. Schedule your Y.E. S. Fitness complimentary to get a customized program designed to reduce your stress and increase your healthspan. Visit www.yesfitnessct.com or call (860) 673-4293.

Despite having solid times in my first official race I am left with a burning desire to improve. “Good, better, best never let it rest. Until the good is better and the better best” is a quote taught to me by my late high school football coach, John Merlino. It is one quote that I have lived my life by.  However, results are things over which you do not have complete control. The opposition w...

How Jim Ryan and a violinist will help you stop procrastinating. The pandemic doused many people’s fire to achieve. For many the stress, fear and anxiety left them paralyzed. But, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Put your fear and anxiety aside and rekindle your inner fire to achieve! Let’s Go!! Rekindle your fire. Call to schedule your complimentary strategy session today! (860)673-4296

Improve your reactive power now and you'll love yourself later! No matter the population or the activity one is performing, one’s ability to react and generate force quickly is critical to overall function and safety during movement. Reactive power or the body’s ability to move fast and react to a situation is what prevents falls. You must train the body’s nervous system to be reactive or it won’t...

Carol started working out at YES Fitness because she had back pain, no energy, and wasn’t getting results. Carol overcame her challenges and fears about exercise. In as little as 6 months Carol’s back feels great, has a ton of energy, is off some meds, and getting the results she deserves. If you want to get the same great results Carol has: feel great, get off meds, reduce pain schedule your Comp...

Imagine the strength and courage it took Beth to walk through the door of a gym for the first time in her life only to have the gym close for 2 months because of the pandemic. Her determination fueled her strength to overcome that setback and more to experience amazing results; more energy, improved strength, moves better, sleeps great, fits into her size two pants, and more. Listen to Beth’s stor...

Y.E.S. Fitness “Functional Longevity” Podcast Episode 138 00:52- Chris talks about our 30 day Jump Start Program. 01:24 –What does you snooze you lose mean at Y.E.S. Fitness? 01:41– How do you maintain cardiovascular fitness? 02:32-It’s never to late to start! 02:42–The longer you wait to get started you will see diminishing returns. 3:52-How can you improve at any age? 04:30–What is the misconcep...

Y.E.S. "Functional Longevity" Podcast Episode 137  Discover why hundreds of happy people are taking action today  We get what we train for. We keep what we train. Neglecting training or exercising is not an option. The longer we wait to exercise the longer we spend under the ceiling of diminishing returns. Meaning you will only be able to regain some of what you have lost. It is never to...

Y.E.S. "Functional Longevity" Podcast Episode 135   We know a good night's sleep is important to our health and performance in so many ways. Sleeping in a cooler room is ideal for a quality night's sleep but why? Sometimes knowing the why can help someone make a change, so here is the why.   Exercise has also been shown to help with sleep quality. Get started today on an exercise program...