If you’re making time for fitness a few times a week, watching your diet, getting enough sleep, and drinking your water, it can be frustrating when you don’t see the progress you’re hoping for. But it’s surprisingly easy to undermine yourself with bad habits that you don’t actually realize are so troublesome. It’s wonderful to […]
Study after study makes definitive links to strength training and improved health for older adults. Even people who have been sedentary for years can see significant improvements not only in strength, but in other aspects of their overall health and wellness – it really is never too late to start. But the biggest benefit of strength […]
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 […]
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 […]
While those enjoying their golden years may not have the energy and stamina of their youth, they still benefit from regular resistance training. In fact, here are seven reasons that show just how well seniors respond to strength training. Strength Training for Seniors Regular exercise with a certified personal trainer is a safe and highly beneficial activity […]
It’s not uncommon to notice changes to your body as you age. In fact, it’s entirely expected. And while it may seem funny to begin working out in your 40s – especially if it’s not something you did when you were younger – it’s never too late to start benefiting from exercise. Fitness is different after […]
We’ve written before about the Framework Personal Training difference, but it’s always nice getting another perspective. One of the best ways to find a good personal trainer, after all, is with information from some of the folks they train. First up is Tova McGilvray, a Framework Personal Training client here in Reno since November of 2017. […]
It still surprises everyone here at Framework Personal Training when others are surprised to hear that strength training isn’t just for the young. The truth is, folks in their golden years may have lower energy reserves and be a little more on the frail side, but most respond exceptionally well to resistance training. How well? Here […]
If you’re putting out the effort to work out a few times a week, don’t undermine your own efforts with bad habits. More and more people right here in northern Nevada are committed to getting fit, but too many of them are going about it the wrong way. Here are four fitness mistakes you’re probably making […]
If you’ve ever stood at the bottom of a flight of stairs after leg day and groaned out loud, you know what it’s like to have sore muscles. For many, feeling sore the next day is proof of a good workout. Still, people may wonder how to treat soreness after training, and when it’s okay to […]