Strength Training for a Healthier You!

Strength training is an important part of any exercise program. Strength training refers to strengthening and conditioning the overall body in terms of muscular balance. Strength training strengthens the tendons, ligaments and joints to lower the risk of injury and increase the body’s efficiency. The goal of a strength-training program is to correct any imbalances […]

Hitting the Sweet Spot for Diabetic Clients

One of the most recent subspecialties emerging within the personal training arena is a certification in Corrective Exercise.  As our population ages, and as these individuals strive to remain active, we are seeing an uptick in gym members with artificial limbs, pronounced curvature of the spine, and even wheelchair-bound. Corrective Exercise trainers are equipped with […]

Connecting the Dots: The Emerging Role of Health Coaching, Pt. 2

In a recently published article on Health Coaching, I offered an overview of this exciting field, outlining the many positive attributes such a service can provide for our personal training clients.  In Part Two, we will explore in more detail some specific methods employed by health coaches as they guide clients on their path to […]

Improving Cholesterol Levels Through Healthy Habits

There is much you can do to increase your HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease your LDL (bad) cholesterol through lifestyle improvements. In fact, government health officials recommend that most American adults with cholesterol problems should first change their health habits for 3 to 6 months before resorting to medications. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that […]