What Can We Learn From Our Hearts?
HRM Training and the Science of Optimal Fitness Training I remember when the first Pollar devices came out back in the 1990s. Back then,...
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Flavio Almeida
- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 4 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 4 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, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 2 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, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 3 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, 2021
- 3 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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