Isometrics Programming: Exploring Optimal Approaches
Isometrics refer to exercises wherein the muscles are producing force in the absence of movement. Think about pushing or pulling against immovable resistance, like a wall, or simply holding the weight of a barbell in bench press position for a designated period of time. You certainly feel tension in the chest, shoulders and arms, activating […]
Training Load Territory: A Measure of Intensity
The theory of exercise states that by placing a strain upon the body, followed by proper recovery, one can make his body stronger. The principle of training load encompasses the amount of strain placed on the body via activities performed over time. The ultimate goal? Understanding and thereby creating improved scientific load management strategies for […]
Workout Hangover? Blame Training, Not Alcohol
Have clients ever complained of experiencing unusual and daunting exhaustion after several intense sessions at the gym? In addition to a cascade of other physiological processes, he or she may have fallen victim to an all-too-common “workout hangover.” Overtraining = Workout Hangover What does a “workout hangover” feel like? Not totally unlike the more commonly […]
Live Out Loud as an Exclamation, Not an Explanation
“Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.” Attitude is everything when it comes to success, especially with goals and behavior. Throughout our daughters’ upbringing, especially during the difficult middle-school years, my husband would often remind them of the difference between a reason and an excuse. As an example, when a teacher/parent inquires why […]
Mighty Mitochondria: Powerhouses of the Cells
Mitochondria play a huge role in our energy levels and our metabolic functions. Can we help clients make the most of these cells’ power? As tiny as these organelles seem, mitochondria are the trillions of microscopic energy factories that power the body, turning the food we eat and the air we breathe into the energy […]
Coffee Hacks: Boosting Your Java Jolt
Coffee and creativity seem to go hand-in-hand, often to the nutritional benefit of the savvy consumer and coffee hack enthusiast. Wake up and take a sip of the healthiest additions to your morning brew! Welcome to the stay-at-home community! In addition to processing the various and often conflicting news reports, cleaning the house again and […]
Carb Timing and Type: Talking to Personal Training Clients about Carbohydrate Fueling
The timing of nutrient intake ranks as one of the most hotly debated issues in fitness. Whether one exercises in a fasted state or post-fueling, carb timing specifically can vary in effectiveness, dependent upon your personal training clients’ goals and personal physiology. Find out the best approach to proper fueling and whether pre- or post-workout […]
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Announcing some breaking news not revolving around the Coronavirus: this month, throughout the United States, we celebrate the importance of physical fitness. Don’t miss out on the fun! Historical Perspective on Exercise Throughout our country’s history, American leaders have sadly failed to realize the importance of physical fitness for our overall well-being. At some point […]
Weighted Vests: Dressing For Fitness Success
The notion of wearing a weighted vest might occur to a fitness enthusiast for things like pushups and pullups, but what about for other goals? Convincing new research points us in the direction of weighted vests as the latest tools for building power, strength, and propelling weight loss for our personal training clients! Understanding the […]
Nerve Glides: Flossing Away Pain
Often we instruct our personal training clients to help work out muscular tension and pain with static or even dynamic stretching. When this doesn’t resolve the issue, the problem may actually reside in restricted nerves, not muscles! Trainers can help clients overcome overuse injuries or even trauma, with some simple movements, similar to stretching but […]