IN THE BEGINNING…. If you are new to working out, or it has been a while, one thing to remember is that consistency is important, but not giving up is paramount. In the beginning of any workout program, regardless of workout experience, people all-to... »
It was about a month ago that I sent out MY LAST POST. And in that post I talked about what I found to be 7 key factors to consider when planning your workouts. Now that you have an idea on how to plan them I’m going to tell you about 5 hacks ... »
If getting fitness results were only as easy as pushing a button, we’d all just be average. But do you know how, no, I mean, really know how people are getting fitness results? I don’t just mean fitness results, as in looking lean or appearin... »
I am all for challenging myself and my clients to see and to show them what we are capable of, because, after-all, challenges are the very reason you, I, or any of them are able to get better at anything that we do. If we want to know what we can han... »
Until last week, the word proprioception has been a term that many of you have never heard. As I said in last week’s post, the word describes the brain’s ability to sense where all of the body’s parts are in space, at any given time. In addition, b... »
I don’t like to use big words because I don’t like to sound too pretentious when I write or speak. Occasionally, however, a word pops up in my head that I simply have to use because of its impact on how our bodies function, how we manage pain and on ... »
If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you know how I feel about the seated exercise machines. While they can provide some benefit – for the right individuals, I don’t feel that they are the best option for the majority of fitness center mem... »
When most people think of food and nutrition, most only think about how good or bad something tastes, and occasionally the impact it has on their waste lines. But did you know that good nutrition also plays a role in your bone, joint and muscle healt... »
Exercise progression and consistency are the keys to success in the gym, which carries over to success in our day-to-day activities and in our weight loss and strength gain efforts. Over the last few blog posts I touched on the concept of exercise pr... »
BG-7: Machines vs Free Weights: Which one is Best For You, part 3 In the first part of this 3 part series I talked about how gyms waste space by filling their gym floors ½ full with seated exercise machines. While these machines do serve a sig... »