On the surface, it may seem that joining a gym is a cheaper, better investment than hiring a personal trainer. It’s not. Don’t join a gym. Hire a personal trainer. And this is why. The Investment of a Personal Trainer When you join a gym, you’ll probably play an enrollment fee and then a flat […]
Committing to a workout plan is one thing. But actually sticking to it is something else altogether. Between work, family and all the rest, there are all kinds of ways your best-laid plans can turn south. But if you find that you’re regularly putting off your workout because “something came up,” there may be something […]
Last week, we wrote about the benefits of personal training for senior citizens. One of those benefits relates to strength training, a wonderful activity for older adults. But the truth is, you don’t have to be in your golden years to benefit from regular resistance training. Here are five reasons we should all strength train. […]
You may have never stepped in a gym in your life, but if you’re a senior citizen, now is the time to start some form of resistance training. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone. Actually, if you’ve never been in a gym – or if it’s just been a very long time – you […]
No matter how fit you are today, orthopedic conditions eventually impact everyone. While effective exercise is critical for joint flexibility and muscle and ligament health, the onset of orthopedic trouble can often mean a scaling back in working out. It’s understandable, but it’s not the best decision. If you’re dealing with orthopedic conditions, working out […]
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 […]
Here’s the cold, hard truth. Between birth and age 30, your muscles grew bigger and stronger. But after that 30th birthday, you begin losing muscle mass – up to 3 to 5 percent each ten years if you’re not active. Fitness after 40 looks different, but it’s more important than ever. This is what you […]
Personal training for seniors means more than simpler exercises. The right personal trainer for senior citizens knows how to properly assess clients, checking for joint weaknesses, injuries and similar limitations, and then design a fitness routine that will strengthen joints and improve mobility. If you’re a senior looking for a program that will reduce the […]