If you’re unfamiliar with squat rack etiquette in the gym, here are some things to think about while you’re training. The typical gym only has one or two squat racks in…
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One of the easiest ways lose weight is to eat slower and to chew more thoroughly. Overweight and obese people tend to eat faster than leaner people. A recent report…
With rising food prices, many people are looking for less expensive ways to feed their families. Sure, a fast-food hamburger or a box of prepared Mystery Helper is an inexpensive…
What if everything you’ve been told about exercise and fat loss was wrong? I’m not really sure how the trend started, but somewhere along the way most people have been…
Which is better for weight loss, cardio or weight training? This is one of the most-debated questions in fitness. If you google this question, you will find opinions on both…
It’s odd how “themes” come and go in waves. This week I’ve been hit with multiple situations where someone asking about personal training had either been on a hiatus from…
Need to increase your metabolism? If you feel like your metabolism is slow, you’re not alone. Research shows that your metabolism slows down 2-4% with every passing decade. No wonder…
Exercise is important for a healthy body, but working out in the heat can be downright dangerous if you don’t take adequate precautions. Here are some important tips for exercising…
Not everyone who hires a personal trainer is looking to lose weight! Sometimes people seek out professional training in order to put on muscle. Gaining weight by adding muscle is…
Being fit is more than having your heart and lungs in good condition (“cardio” exercise). To be in good shape, you also have to be strong! But what exercises should…
Getting the entire family to exercise can feel like pulling teeth. Parents and children alike grow accustomed to the modern sedentary lifestyle (think of their video games, and your office…
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool used to assess a person’s ranges of motion, mobility, and stability at different joints throughout the body. It’s a common assessment tool…
It is possible to regain muscle after age 50, although it’s a lot harder than it is in your 20’s! Muscle loss and osteoporosis are two of the typical hallmarks…
Weight Loss Myths Weight loss advice is everywhere on the internet, but too many are just weight loss myths. There are opinions everywhere, and many of them contradict each other….