Mother Nature is putting on a spectacular show this year, with the leaves changing slowly and the temperatures taking a gradual dip. You may be excited to dig out the sweaters and scarves, and maybe even enjoy a pumpkin spice latte or two, but have you thought about fitness? Staying on track during the holidays […]
It’s easy enough to rationalize the importance of correct form when you’re pushing or pulling heavy weights in the gym. Obviously, you don’t want to hurt yourself. But you may be surprised to learn the real impact of bad exercise technique, which isn’t just a greater risk of injury. Understanding the Mechanics A body is in […]
If you’ve signed up with a personal trainer, good for you! Now, you may be wondering what to expect at your first personal training session. While it will vary, depending on the trainer and the circumstances, it’s likely that your first meeting will involve a discussion of your health history and your goals, with all […]
Between meals with friends, vacations, and pool days, we tend to relax more during the summer months. That’s not a bad thing, but it can trickle into your workout habits. If you’re noticing that your fitness routine is being negatively impacted, here’s how to get back on track. Try these tips to stick to your workout […]
Think about your own experience with getting and staying healthy. If you’re like many people, you have an all-or-nothing mentality. You’re either training consistently or you’re not. Eating well, or “taking a break.” In couch mode or in gym mode. It’s not unusual to fluctuate between being very disciplined to fitness and nutrition, and letting […]
It’s officially May, so brace yourself – all those “get fit for summer!” ads and promotions are about to hit with a vengeance. Whether it’s informercials for popular – and pricey – pieces of exercise equipment or magazine ads for a supplement that promises to help you burn fat without getting off the couch, the message […]
Personal training is an investment of both your time and money, and you should absolutely be getting something out of that. Here’s the catch. While your trainer is there to guide you towards those goals and help keep you safe, a lot of your success will depend on you. Here are seven tips for making […]
If fitness is part of your lifestyle – and it should be – you probably spend time thinking about workouts, calories in and out, strength training and cardio. But there’s another important element that doesn’t get nearly as much attention, even though it can have a huge impact on your health. Here are five reasons […]
Things change as we age, and that should include our approach to fitness. If you aren’t exercising in any meaningful way, and you never had, it’s never too late to begin. And if you are familiar with exercise, here’s how fitness changes after 40. Changes to the Body After 40 From birth until age 30, […]
Walk into any mainstream gym and odds are high that you can find a personal trainer for an additional fee. But there’s a fine line between “personal trainer” and “salesperson,” and on the surface, it can be hard to tell the difference. Here are three reasons personal trainers are not all equal, and what you […]