Not every workout needs to be extreme or punishing, despite marketing campaigns from fitness philosophies suggesting otherwise. Actually, your workout intensity is completely dependent on your personal health and fitness goals. Here’s what to understand about the science of workout intensity. First, Identify Your Goals Just like goals in life, goals in the gym are […]
Three Reasons to Start Lifting Weights Today
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Personal Training Tips /by FrameworkDon’t make the mistake of assuming that you need a base level of fitness to begin weight lifting, or that it’s too challenging at your age. Regular strength training builds more than just muscle. It strengthens your bones, improves your balance, helps you enjoy better sleep, and makes you feel better. And those benefits apply […]
Finding a Personal Trainer in Reno
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkBig franchises, local gyms, specialty fitness – Reno has a lot of options for fitness. To someone interested in committing to some kind of fitness plan, it can be a little overwhelming. Where should they get started? Will a $10 gym membership keep them committed? Should they shell out hundreds for a ten-week fitness boot […]
Why Are My Muscles Tight?
/0 Comments/in Fitness, Personal Training Tips, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkIt’s not uncommon to experience muscle tightness in the day or two following a good workout. But even spending the day flopped on the sofa or at your desk can lead to tight muscles. So what’s going on? Here’s why your muscles are tight. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) The pain and stiffness you feel in […]
The Science of Workout Intensity
/0 Comments/in Fitness /by FrameworkNot every workout needs to be extreme or punishing, despite marketing campaigns from fitness philosophies suggesting otherwise. Actually, your workout intensity is completely dependent on your personal health and fitness goals. Here’s what to understand about the science of workout intensity. First, Identify Your Goals Just like goals in life, goals in the gym are […]
Here’s How You Know a Personal Trainer is a Good Idea
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkWhether 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 […]
The Benefit of Twice-Weekly Resistance Training for Older Adults
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkWe 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 […]
Research Shows Why Personal Trainers are Worth the Investment
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkAt 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 […]
Here’s Why Seniors Should Lift Weights
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkLifting 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 […]
Losing Weight is Among the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkA 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 […]
Three Reasons Personal Training in a Private Studio is Best
/0 Comments/in Featured, Fitness, Reno Personal Training /by FrameworkDeciding 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 […]