Now that the weather is getting nice, you may be tempted to forgo your resistance training and head outdoors for some aerobic exercise in the fresh air. But beware: if you give up your resistance training, you will be giving up more than you bargained for. Why Resistance Train? Resistance[…]
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There are few things as exciting as new clients eager to make serious lifestyle changes and make up for lost time in their quest to get fit and healthy. Their motivation and passion are contagious, and watching transformations is one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a trainer. But in[…]
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Prospective clients often ask me if my philosophy when designing workout programs is “no pain no gain.” They go on to explain that other trainers they worked with in the past seemed to revel in it, trying to create the most grueling workouts to make them suffer. I explain that[…]
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If you want to do something, you will find a way. Follow these 7 ways to make time to exercise. 1 – Schedule your time spent on facebook, twitter, pinterest and other social media. For instance, only log in twice a day, and limit it to 20 minutes each. 2[…]
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Just for laughs – What to Expect with a Personal Trainer. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. This is a fictitious story. Or at least I hope it is. My friends Gary and Cindy shared this with me, and each time I read it, I[…]
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I recently spent time with a childhood friend and we held a conversation about alone time for moms that I think will resonate with many people. My friend is a daughter, a wife, a mom of 5 kids aged 18 and younger, works full-time, and assists her husband in running[…]
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Is the best type of squat for fitness buffs a squat in a squat rack or using the Smith Machine? A barbell squat challenges your body in a more natural way. It requires you to engage your core to maintain your posture and balance, which mimics real life activities[…]
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Exercise makes all of your muscles bigger, right? The simple answer is no, but why? There are three muscle types that comprise our bodies. Skeletal or striated muscle is attached to bones and has many nuclei with each fiber. This type of muscle comprises about 40% of an adult’s body weight. They[…]
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Baby, it’s hot out there! If you have been working out over the past winter and spring months, you may be surprised at the new challenges that summertime fitness throws at you. You are probably discovering that your body reacts to the combination of exercise and heat and humidity differently[…]
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Have you hit a weight loss plateau? This is common when you are trying to lose weight. When results slow down or even stop, it’s easy to lose motivation to work out and eat healthy food. It happens so gradually we hardly notice it. Before we know it, we’re off[…]
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