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7 Free Fitness Classes in Tampa You Don’t Want to Miss

Want to stay active, try some new activities and make new friends? Want to do this without spending a dime? If so, you are in luck because Tampa offers a variety of fun fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you are looking for Yoga, Strength Training, Pilates or Stretch and Balance, Tampa Bay has a perfect fit for you. Here are some fan favorites.

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Benefits Of Assisted Stretching And Myofascial Release

Ask an athlete!  When muscles are tight, imbalanced and sore, reaction time and overall athletic performance are impaired.  Assisted stretching combined with myofascial release can improve neuromuscular efficiency and increase blood flow.  This powerful combination allows your body to relax so that you can easily execute movement without having to consciously or subconsciously overcome muscle stiffness and soreness.

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Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Fact Sheet

Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Fact Sheet

Sabotage: You deprive yourself of enjoyable foods, then give in and overeat them. 
Antidote: The issue of ‘forbidden fruit’ applies here. Stop labeling foods as good or bad. Eat food you enjoy in small quantities. Otherwise, you will crave the foods you deprive yourself of and binge on them later.

Sabotage: You give in and eat the high-fat foods that your family eats.
Antidote: Clean up the diet of the whole family by decreasing the fat in the foods everyone likes.  Another tip: Put leftovers in the fridge or freezer before you eat to prevent second helpings.  

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