Common issues associated with gaining weight
Unhealthy Diet
Consuming high-calorie, processed foods or excessive sugar and fat.
Lack of Activity
Genetics
Genetic factors can influence metabolism and predispose individuals to weight gain.
Stress
Medications
Certain medications, like antidepressants or steroids, can lead to weight gain as a side effect.
Medical Conditions
Hormonal imbalances, hypothyroidism, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause weight gain.
Poor Sleep
Inadequate sleep or sleep disturbances can affect metabolism and hunger hormones.
Environmental Factors
Massage + Bodywork
The massage therapists at CORE have been voted best in the county, year after year. At Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab, our practitioners communicate with each other ensuring that you have the best experience no matter who you see.
Personal Training for Fitness
Our individualized programs are molded from the experience and knowledge of all of our practitioners, a knowledge base that produces timely and healthy results. achieve your wellness goals.
Sports Chiropractic
The Sports ChiroTherapy™ protocol allows identification and alleviation of incorrect compensations, restores structural symmetry, provides proper muscle firing, and establishes proper core communication.
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers holistic healing through acupuncture, herbal remedies, and balance restoration, promoting wellness, alleviating pain, and supporting overall health and vitality naturally.
Therapeutic Exercise
Use exercise to help heal your body, while staying consistent with your fitness goals. Our therapeutic exercise fitness trainers are available to help you exercise your way to health. Therapeutic exercise is even covered by some insurance.
CORE45 Group Fitness Training
CORE45 is scientifically designed to increase function, strength, and endurance. These circuit-style classes include high-intensity interval training with body area alternations throughout the week.
Nutrition
CORE nutritional counseling is a fun, interactive helping process focusing on the individual. Learn and gain insight about your diet, body and potential. We're happy to cater to your needs and create your perfect plan.
InBody
Your weight is made up of muscle, fat, and water. The key to effective weight loss is losing excess body fat, not overall body weight. Instead of tracking how heavy you are, use body composition analysis to track how healthy you are.
Vasper
Vasper stands for 'vascular performance.' Experience accelerated fitness gains with Vasper's low-impact exercise system—enhanced strength, increased endurance, and quicker recovery for optimal performance and overall well-being.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves placing a patient in an environment of pure oxygen under increased air pressure. This allows for an increase in oxygen uptake by the lungs and oxygen delivery to healthy or injured tissues.
Core One Live
Get private 1:1 personal training from our CORE trainers, right in the private comfort of your own home, gym, or office. Experience the difference of professional, live training anywhere on the go.
Articles & Resources
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