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 […]
It’s the final countdown to the highlight of the holidays – Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Between parties, last-minute shopping, cookie exchanges and budgeting, sticking to your fitness routine during this frenzied time of year can be close to impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are three ways to manage fitness over the […]
Staying motivated is one thing, but it’s all those treats and rich meals that can really impact our fitness over the holiday season. So how can you avoid over-indulging (and regretting it later)? Try these four tips for enjoying sensible holiday eating. Be Active in the Kitchen By preparing a dish that meets your nutritional […]
One of the most amazing things about exercise is that it’s never too late to begin. Studies have shown incredible results when people in their mid to late sixties change their completely sedentary lifestyle by adding daily walks of one mile in distance, which slashed their risk of all death by all causes, including cancer, […]
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 […]
Between the rich food (and so much of it!), the family obligations and all that traveling, it can be tough to factor for fitness over the holidays. Pair that with New Year’s Resolutions, and it’s no wonder that gyms get busy come early January. If staying on track in November and December is hard for you, […]
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 […]
The importance of exercise technique is a much-discussed topic, especially within the context of fitness, form and function, but the truth is actually quite simple. It all boils down to the mechanics – that’s why exercise technique is so important. The Mechanics of Exercise Technique It’s a simple equation – the farther a body moves away […]
It wasn’t so long ago that personal trainers were something reserved for celebrities and professional athletes. Today, fitness centers and gyms the world over have personal trainers on the payroll, which brings its own can of worms. But when you find the right personal trainer, someone who offers exactly the mix of professional support, guidance and […]
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 […]