Senior citizens seeking personal trainers is a growing trend across the country and right here in Reno, Nevada. And it’s a great idea! As we age, we decline physically. That loss of balance, strength, endurance, and coordination increases the risk of injury and leads to lowered levels of independence and quality of life. The antidote? Exercise! Here’s […]
Making the decision to hire a personal trainerfis usually the result of frustration from either lack of progress managing your own fitness, or because you’ve reached a breaking point with your health as it stands. Both are valid reasons to hire a professional. And the truth is, no matter what drives you to the decision […]
We all know that fitness is important. But how bad, really, are our sedentary lifestyles? The journal JAMA Network published the findings of a recent study that tells us in no uncertain terms – and it isn’t pretty. According to the study, leading a sedentary lifestyle is probably worse for your health than a smoking habit and actually on par with having a serious […]
Core strength is about so much more than a good-looking midsection. From reducing risk of injury to protecting internal organs to better posture, a strong core brings many benefits, and that doesn’t change as we age. Here are the top five benefits of core training for seniors. What is Core Training? The core is a […]
Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have made some interesting conclusions after a ten-year study. Turns out, the number of push ups a middle-aged man can perform in one minute may give him an idea of future risk for heart disease. The magic number? Those who could complete more than 40 push […]
There are many, many gyms and fitness centers and boutique training studios in Reno. And if your plan is to improve your health and fitness, you’re probably wondering which one is right for you, your goals, and your budget. It’s important to understand that almost every gym in town has some kind of angle – something […]
More and more, seniors are taking control of their health not with medications – but with exercise. With the help of personal trainers like those here at Framework Personal Training in Reno, local senior citizens are enjoying the many benefits that come with strength training. If you’re researching strength training for seniors in Reno, here’s what to […]
Let’s say improving your fitness is on your to-do list for 2019. Your plans probably involve working out in some capacity, so you may be debating your options. In that case, are you trying to decide between joining a gym and hiring a personal trainer? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The short answer is […]
The idea of exercise as struggle is evident everywhere. From memes about the real source of sweat – it’s your fat crying, of course! – to maniacal fitness crazes like CrossFit, we’ve come to accept the idea that without pain, there is no benefit. But a new study is claiming something interesting. If you’ve given up […]
You drag yourself to the gym after too many skipped workouts, and then you spend most of your time drifting from one machine to another. You don’t feel stronger, and you definitely don’t see any changes to your physique. If that sounds familiar, it’s time to consider working with an expert. Here are four reasons you’ll […]