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Sit and Stand: Your Guide to Core Strength and Healthy Aging
When was the last time you thought about how you stand up from a chair? Is it something you think about or something you just do? For most of us, it’s an automatic movement, but did you know that moving from a seated position to a standing position can be a way to determine how…
Fitness For the Ages
Let me tell you a quick story. Early in my career, I began weight training a group of women that were all closing in on 50 years old. They weren’t athletes, in fact, they hadn’t really been very active ever, and as newly “empty nesters” were ready to focus on themselves. And that is exactly…
How to Start a New Year’s Diet or Exercise Plan
Big shock, we’re heading into a new year and the fitness guy is talking about new year’s resolutions for diet and exercise. Of course, I am, because YOU are thinking about them, you probably started thinking about them a few weeks ago as you ate those Thanksgiving leftovers. Some of you have big ideas, and…
The Three Key Components to an Effective Weightlifting Program
Regardless of your goals, all fitness plans should include an effective weightlifting program. Incorporating one will add strength to muscles, bones, and joints. It will improve your metabolism as well as provide many other benefits. While how hard and often you train is relative to you and your goals there are three key components that…
Abdominal Workout – Back Friendly Core Work
𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 #1 – 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 This is a great start to any workout, end a workout out, or do it every day! Loosen up your back Activate your core Get good core work and recruitment for the remainder of your workout Want a strength or cardio workout to pair with this? Just…
What Is Weight Training?
Simply defined weight training is physical training that involves lifting weights. What you are probably really asking is “Why weight training?” Using weights in your fitness routine provides stress to the muscles that cause them to adapt and get stronger. First of all the basic benefits of strengthening your muscles: Muscle is the only way…
Add Metabolic Conditioning to Your Routine
Metabolic conditioning workouts are a great compliment to your fitness routine. For cardiovascular health and fitness. Regular use of a Metcon series will: 🔹 Maximize the efficiency of your cardiovascular system 🔸 Increase energy and stamina For fat-loss goals, adding a Mecton series to your training is a no-brainer. 🔹Burn more calories during your workout…
3 Years of Personal Training in Carmel, IN!
The vision started in early 2018. Mark Moreland, the owner of Body Outfitters, was ready and excited to explore the Carmel market. A personal training studio in the heart of Zionsville, Mark and our team were actively making an impact on the health and fitness of the community and ready to have a similar impact…
Five questions to hire a personal trainer
You want a personal trainer! The point has come where you are ready to find the knowledge, intensity, and accountability you need to reach your goals, but how do you know which one to choose? In most cities the options are endless, and it can be daunting to figure out how to hire a personal…
Vegetable Hash with Poached Egg and Goat Cheese Polenta
For vegetable hash: 1 bunch of Asparagus cut into ½ inch pieces 1 pound of your favorite mushrooms – sliced 1 bunch of your favorite greens – torn into small pieces, stems removed 1 cup of peas 1 bell pepper – diced 1 handful of mini tomatoes – sliced 1 shallot sliced thin 2 cloves…
Turn Your Heart Into A MONSTER
Tell me if this story sounds familiar: You strap on your shoes and head out running, but before you are even a half mile down the road your heart is jumping out of your chest and it doesn’t come down until you back off to a super-slow walk that is embarrassing. You don’t want to…
Yard Care Requires Body Care
This is a FANTASTIC time of year to be outside and many of you have already answered the call of the great outdoors. But along with the fun, exercise, and social activities comes another call…the call of your yard. It demands attention and you have begun the seasonal wrestling match with your property. Now, I’m…