Posts by Amber Trowbridge
Is Mobility training important?
It is much easier to get and maintain mobility than it is to lose it and get it back. That alone is the main factor that keeps me performing mobility drills on a daily basis. Mobility helps me stay strong and safe not only in the gym but in everyday activities as well. The…
Read MoreHow To get the most out of an at-home workout
How are your home workouts going? If you are anything like me “distracted” is a word that comes to mind with my first couple of weeks at home. That’s okay, too, but in my heart, I knew I could be doing better so I buckled down and found that these things made my “gym” time…
Read MoreHow To Create Your At Home Fitness Routine
With Indiana’s shelter in place order, it’s been more difficult than usual to stay engaged with a beneficial fitness routine. Gyms, health clubs, and personal training studios are closed so we don’t really have options to go out to a place that has the equipment that we need. So, what are you doing with the…
Read MoreHelp Increase Mood and Motivation to Workout
Motivation to workout can be hard when your daily and weekly schedule gets disrupted. Having events that fall outside of our control can easily get our mood down. Most of us rely on consistency in our schedule or the accountability of others to keep us moving on the right path towards our goals. It begs…
Read MoreSet Yourself Up For Fitness Success
Meal Preparation Failing to prepare means you are preparing to fail. The best way to stay on track with nutrition is by continuing to prepare your own food. If you want to be efficient, preparing for a couple of days at a time will make life easier. With food readily available, it is easier to…
Read MoreThe Emotional Benefits of Exercise
Exercise is typically known for its benefits when it comes to physical health, physique, and aerobic capacity. However, have you ever stopped to think about how important exercise is when it comes to emotional health? I believe the most motivating factor to continue exercising is how great it makes you feel. In fact, research has…
Read MoreImmune System Need a Boost??
It’s more important now than ever to have a strong, healthy immune system. With the threat of both the coronavirus and the pandemic pounds or quarantine-15, as I’ve heard it described, it can feel like your two options are to get sick or to pack on the pounds during this time of quarantine. I’m here…
Read MoreLooking Back on a Great Fall Sports Season
Fall sports performance was jam-packed this year at Body Outfitters. Whether it was our in-season athletes, or students working hard in the gym for their offseason, here’s a list of accomplishments we saw: First Grand Slam hit Squat and Deadlift Personal bests Setting Cross Country Personal Records All-time low golf score Undefeated football season 30”…
Read MorePartial Reps: Less Range of Motion for More Adaptation?
Partial reps are very common in a gym – whether that be intentional or unintentional. Partial repetitions occur when a lifter utilizes only a portion of the entire range of motion available. For example, look at the bench press. A normal range of motion for bench press is starting with elbows locked out at the…
Read MoreHydration During the Busier Days
Now that the warm weather is here it’s time to increase your water intake to keep up with the demands of your busier schedule. Our evenings are becoming filled with more and more activities. The nicer weather and longer daylight hours allow us to get more done! With all of this increased activity it’s easy…
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