As personal trainers, one of the phrases we hear most often is “I just can’t lose weight.” Most of the time if someone says that they can’t lose weight, it’s…
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We all know that exercise burns calories. But how many calories do you burn during exercise? “What exercise burns the most calories?” I get this question a lot. And the...
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Finding the motivation to lose weight can be hard. Everybody knows that when you get your weight down to a healthier level, you look better, you feel better, and you…
Eating more might not be the first strategy you’d think of when trying to lose weight, since that seems a little counter-productive. But you’d be surprised how eating more of…
Scheduling time for exercise can be hard. Sometimes with a busy schedule, squeezing in a quick lunchtime workout is the best way to get your exercise for the day. Here…
There are plenty of people who say they hate to exercise. Maybe you hate being in a gym, or you don’t like to lift weights. Or perhaps you’d rather sit…
If you feel like you have no time to exercise, consider this: When you say you have no time for exercise, what you really mean is you don’t have time…
You’re never too out of shape to start to improve, but you CAN be too out of shape to start a particular fitness program. A great example of “too much…
There are two primary versions of basic exercise: Cardiovascular training (aerobic exercise) and strength training. Cardio workouts are pretty straightforward — a repetitive activity that elevates your heart rate. Typical…
Staying fit through the holidays is a real challenge, both physically and mentally. Here are some simple tips to help you keep your fitness through the holidays: Keeping your fitness…
by Nashville personal trainer Dan DeFigio What happens when we train with weights? The skeletal muscle system (or most systems in the body, for that matter) adapt to specific demands…
Interval training and Circuit training are both smart ways to exercise if you want to burn more fat and get into great shape. But if you pit interval training vs…
These biggest workout mistakes can stall out any progress. You’ve been diligently following your workout schedule. You’re exercising every day, lifting weights, and breathing hard. You copy your favorite workouts…
How often have you skipped a workout, or put off starting an exercise program because you think you don’t have time? How can you find time to exercise when there’s…