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 […]
Do workouts vary from one season to the next? If you’re a fan of training outdoors and you live here in northern Nevada, you know the answer is yes. But whether you hit the gym twelve months a year or like skiing in the winter and water sports all summer long, a few common sense […]
What if we told you it was possible to improve your balance, strengthen your bones, improve the quality of your sleep, benefit your heart and look and feel better, all with one kind of exercise? Strength training does all this and more. If your perception of strength training is that it’s for bodybuilders only, it’s […]
One of the most common questions when summer days are imminent relates to time. How long does it take to lose weight after I’ve begun working out? Days? Weeks? Months? It’s a reasonable question, and we’re answering it today. The thing about weight loss On a physiological level, we lose weight through a calorie deficit […]
As we head into summer and people begin thinking about “getting into shape,” the same question tends to come up. What’s more important – weight lifting or cardio? It depends on your goal, but assuming you’re looking to lose weight and more specifically, drop fat, then weight lifting is the answer. Here’s why. Weight Lifting or […]
Finally, the Reno weather is cooperating and it really feels like spring! If you’ve spent the winter and the first part of our chilly spring basically hibernating and indulging, now’s the time to get back in the game. Here are five tips for spring cleaning your fitness to get ready for summer. Start Slow Before […]
Sure, you expect your personal trainer to be able to show you proper form and keep you safe in the gym, but there’s much more to effective personal training than that. Here are seven things your personal trainer should understand. Extensive knowledge of both human anatomy and the practice of functional training and basic exercise […]
Almost 70% of Americans will begin some sort of fitness program. And in less than three months, 80% of them will have already quit. The same percentage of Americans have gym memberships that they don’t use. But 85% of all people who have a personal trainer maintain their fitness routine. Interesting, no? Here are three […]