Bad Habits That Are Stopping You From Achieving Your Fitness Goals
A few decades of training and coaching have taught us that old bad habits stand as the first great obstacle to achievement. The...
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Flavio Almeida
Dec 30, 20213 min
BarraFIT Athlete Progress System
Can You Become a Fitness Black Belt? What Would That Mean To You? People get into fitness for a variety of reasons. Some people wanted to...
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Vivi Almeida
Dec 22, 20213 min
Feel Good Vs. Look Good
Fitness should not be seen as the pursuit of the perfect body but rather as a journey of self-discovery. We get to know, understand and ...
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Flavio Almeida
Dec 14, 20214 min
The Winning Fitness Mindset
If you want to achieve success in your fitness journey, you need to adopt a winning mindset. Here are four essential habits to help you win
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Vivi Almeida
Sep 30, 20212 min
How To Exercise for Good
Many people often start a new fitness program but quit halfway when they get bored or are not seeing immediate results. Committing to a...
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Vivi Almeida
Sep 24, 20213 min
Want To “Level Up” Your Fitness Goals?
What’s a fitness goal you’ve always wanted to tick off your resolutions list? Is it better body composition? Do you want to be stronger...
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Vivi Almeida
Sep 15, 20214 min
BarraFIT For Everyone!
BarraFIT is a martial arts inspired fitness program, the name Barra comes from “Barra da Tijuca” a very pretty neighborhood in Rio de...
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Vivi Almeida
Sep 8, 20213 min
Love, Sweat, and Fitness
What’s your favorite exercise? It could be burpees, kettlebell swings, mace swinging, Jiu-jitsu, or what have you. Whatever you’re into,...
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Vivi Almeida
Sep 1, 20212 min
Fitness Goal Setting — The Importance of Knowing Your “Why”
Every time I take on a new athlete at the BarraFIT studio, I ask three questions: First, I ask about any pre-existing injuries. Second, I...
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Flavio Almeida
Aug 25, 20212 min
Are We Doing Ourselves Any Favors?
Unpredictability can be stressful. The experience of not knowing what comes next can weigh heavily on all of us. These unforeseen...
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Vivi Almeida
Aug 18, 20212 min
What Are the Health Benefits of Barefoot Workouts?
If you’re a fellow fitness fanatic, it’s likely that you’ve spotted a few of your favorite trainers or athletes working out without...
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Vivi Almeida
Aug 12, 20212 min
6 Reasons Why Exercise Is Good For Your Health
We don’t need medals at the end of the journey to make training worthwhile. In fact, we can get the most out of any physical activity if...
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Vivi Almeida
Aug 4, 20212 min
You May Feel Intimidated but Remember: You Do Belong
Are you thinking of beginning your fitness journey but feel a bit intimidated? If you do, you’re not alone. We’ve all had our shares of...
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Vivi Almeida
Jul 29, 20212 min
What Can Fitness Instructors Do To Help Students With Mental Well-Being?
Mental health issues can take many forms and manifest themselves in a variety of ways. While a fitness instructor isn't expected to be a...
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Vivi Almeida
Jul 19, 20212 min
Hungry, Healthy, and Happy
Health and happiness are the end goals of everything we do in life. At BarraFIT, we believe that the key to both is through physical...
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Flavio Almeida
Jul 14, 20213 min
Physical and Mental Health
I remember the good old days at the Gracie Barra facility back in Brazil. We’d show up. We’d throw on our GIs. This is what we did 24/7,...
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Josie
Jul 5, 20213 min
COVID-19, Exercise, and Your Immune System
If you’ve been indoors for more than a year, you’re not alone. As of its announcement as a pandemic in March 2020, COVID-19 has kept many...
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Flavio Almeida
Jun 29, 20213 min
The Importance of Mobility and Flexibility
Flexibility and mobility are crucial if you want to stay fit and injury-free. In Jiu-jitsu, in the weight room, and life, I’ve always...
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Flavio Almeida
Jun 14, 20213 min
Top 6 Athlete Recovery Practices
You must have felt it at some point in your training. Sometimes there is the feeling of heaviness and soreness that occurs as soon as you...
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scottsdale80
Jun 7, 20213 min
Foods That Slow You Down and Hold You Back
At BarraFIT, we believe in fitness beyond six-pack abs and PRs. We believe in optimizing everything in your lifestyle to achieve the best...
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