Whether you’re currently working out or would like to get started, you might have considered a personal trainer. And if you haven’t already found one, it’s probably because you’re wondering whether it’s really worth the investment. Here’s how you know a personal trainer, like the professionals at Framework Personal Training in Reno, is a good idea. You Don’t […]
We already know that regular resistance training can help maintain and increase muscle strength and function for aging adults. But a study out of Finland has found that the recommend twice-weekly strength training plan has another benefit. From the Study The nine-month study was designed as an intervention on three tenets of exercise – motivation, planning […]
At one point or another, many people wonder whether investing in a personal trainer is worth the money. While most personal trainers, including those here at Framework Personal Training in Reno, can share from experience the difference they’ve made in the lives of their clients, the research may be more compelling. Here’s why research shows […]
Lifting weights offers a number of benefits, and that’s true even (and especially) for people over the age of 65. But the perks aren’t limited to a stronger physique – the mental advantages of consistent weight training are equally important. Here’s why seniors should lift weights. Physical Benefits It’s a medical fact that muscle tone […]
A report published in the British Medical Journal recently confirmed what we already know about the health risks associated with being overweight. Death rates for COVID-19 were ten times higher in countries with over half the population defined as overweight. Both the United Kingdom and the US top that list. While body image is a difficult […]
Deciding to join a gym can be a smart decision, particularly if you’re planning on working with a personal trainer. But before you join the nearest gym, remember that you have options. If personal training is the plan, you might be better served in a smaller setting. Here are three reasons personal trining in a […]
The real secret to staying young and healthy? Exercise! A 2018 study in the UK compared a group of older adults who had spent the majority of their lives staying active to a second group who didn’t exercise regularly, with impressive findings. From the Study The study was a health assessment of older adults to determine […]
Staying strong and active as we age means taking a proactive role in our own health. Losing strength, flexibility, balance and coordination doesn’t have to be inevitable. With consistent exercise, we can stay healthy, active and independent as we get older. One of the ways to get the exercise we need is by finding a personal […]
There’s a lot of back and forth when it comes to nutrition. Some experts say one thing, while others say another. Fad diets cycle in and out of popularity, while food scientists continue concocting ever more sophisticated ways to tempt us into buying foods that may taste good, but don’t do us much good. When […]
We’ve all heard that we should be taking 10,000 steps a day, and some studies have corroborated that this step count might improve heart and mental health. But that number in particular may be somewhat arbitrary. New research from Harvard is showing a different number. Still, there’s more to fitness than steps. The Latest Research According […]