Posts Tagged ‘personal training’
Set 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 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 MoreLow Back Care While Planting Seeds and Pulling Weeds
Now that the weather’s nice it’s time to clean up those flower beds and get your garden ready for the season. Does your back start to hurt just thinking about all the bending and lifting? It doesn’t have to! Use these tips to care for your low back before, during and after gardening! Before: Warmup:…
Read MoreStart SMART in 2018!
Considering a change in 2018? Good for you! Let’s throw some fuel on that little fire and set some goals to where you want to go. Every journey, big and small, needs a map, so let’s get S.M.A.R.T. S is for “Specific.” Where you want to go must be well-defined to know exactly what you…
Read MoreThe Vacation Workout
It’s vacation time and you want to stay on track and workout while away. Since you may not have access to gym equipment let’s keep it as simple. Below is a workout that only requires 30 minutes of your time, a sturdy picnic table or park bench, a beach towel, and a buddy. Try it…
Read MoreBe Hot n’ Humid Savvy
I’ve heard it said that “experience is the best teacher.” I learned a lot about heat exhaustion last week when I created the perfect scenario to experience it. Let me pass my new knowledge in the hopes that you and your loved ones stay safe in hot weather. I wasn’t doing anything out of the…
Read MoreIs 60 the New 40?
If you are about to skip this blog thinking it doesn’t apply to you, keep reading. This information is important for all ages! But first, let me tell you a quick story. 10 years ago, I began training a group of women that were all closing in on 50 years old. They weren’t athletes, in…
Read MoreShould I workout when I’m sick?
It’s cold/flu season and I am writing this from home as I take my second day off work to recover from a doozie! I’m a very active person so sitting around for 2 days eats my soul but it’s the right thing to do in this situation. Should you always take time off when you…
Read MoreBuilding Your Dream Support Team
When we venture out towards a new goal it is helpful to have a support team. This team, be it a special individual or your entire Facebook friends list, could be the key to your success. Let’s explore how to build your dream team! *A Quick Note to the Lone Wolf* Alright tough guy/gal. I…
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