Posts Tagged ‘personal trainer’
The Importance of Strength Training in Youth Sports Performance
It’s not a mystery that exercise is important when it comes to sports performance. Strength training directly correlates with the progression of most athletic abilities. Correct programming can lead to improvements in strength, speed, and size, among other attributes. Youth athletes are in a great position to make drastic changes in their performance. In high…
Read MoreSimple Drills, 10 Minutes, Every Day
Simple Drills, 10 Minutes, Every Day. Some days, we are just too busy to get everything done. Maybe, we just don’t feel like doing a full workout. Or, we want something extra to do on our off days. One thing is for certain, we can dedicate 10 minutes to anything, regardless of schedule or preference. …
Read MoreThe Why, When, and How of Strecthing
It’s no joke that having a balanced fitness regime can be complicated. Most of us know how to perform cardiovascular exercise and/or execute a strength training program to some degree. What is often overlooked is flexibility. Flexibility training, mobility work, stretching, etc. Why should you stretch?Our muscles are responsible for our ability to remain upright.…
Read MoreWhat is self care and why do we need it?
Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health. Self-care can take many forms from physical, mental, and spiritual health and wellness. This all can be achieved from doing various activities even as simple as drinking enough water. Some other examples would be exercising, that could be weight training, walking,…
Read MoreIs 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…
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