Some form of improved fitness or weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. But by February, a huge percentage of people who made that goal have already given up. There are lots of reasons for this, but it boils down to a lack of planning and no strategy. Here are six steps […]
If you’re like a lot of people, you may have overdone it a bit on the merrymaking this holiday season. Improved fitness is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions for that very reason, and plenty of gyms see their memberships increase dramatically in January, only to return to its usual attendance as early […]
Fitness is big business everywhere, and that’s no exception in Reno. There are gyms and chains and studios on every corner – so many that it can be hard to figure out where to begin. If you know that things like staying consistent, staying motivated, or just knowing enough to make progress without getting hurt […]
Sticking to a consistent fitness routine can be hard for us all. Sometimes it’s an illness or an injury that gets in our way, or maybe we’re just lacking motivation. Sometimes, it’s a scheduling conflict and there’s just no way to squeeze in that workout. But regardless of why you aren’t consistently training, there are […]
It’s not unusual for the trainers here at Framework Personal Training in Reno to have people ask them about tight hamstrings. Here’s the thing – the anatomy of the hamstring means that a short muscle muscle can be mistaken for a tight muscle. And since muscle shortening is a common byproduct of immobilization or even […]
Whether you’re coming back from some time off at the gym or you’re getting started for the first time, you’re making a great choice for your health. Not only will you enjoy positive side effects like more energy, better quality of sleep and an improved mental state, you’ll also grow or maintain muscle mass and […]
Dr. Lynelle McSweeney is a chiropractor here in Reno, and today we’re fortunate to be featured on her blog. She asked us to share some information about core conditioning for lumbar disc health – head over and take a look! Core conditioning is about more than aesthetics. And it’s about more than just abdominals. In […]
Andrew Mlakar has been with Framework Personal Training here in Reno for a long time now, and when he’s not training clients and competing in Spartan races, he’s happy to answer your burning fitness questions. First up – what are the three biggest benefits to hiring a personal trainer? Andrew, take it away! Ask Andrew: […]
Between personal trainers, athletic trainers, coaches, fitness professionals and instructors, it can be confusing to know who really does what. Coaches, fitness professionals and fitness instructors may or may not have certifications, you can be sure that both personal trainers and athletic trainers do. But that’s where the similarities end. Here’s the real difference between […]
Burning questions about fitness? Hey, it happens. Luckily, the trainers at Framework Personal Training in Reno are here to help. Today, Morgan Vitti is answering a few questions sent in by our readers. Let’s get to it! Q. I work out a lot, but I’m not getting stronger or seeing results. How could a personal […]