Many people who turn to exercise to lose fat do so with a burst of enthusiasm that tapers off rapidly when results are not as…
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Many people who turn to exercise to lose fat do so with a burst of enthusiasm that tapers off rapidly when results are not as…
READ MOREBy Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach To quote those dynamic, quirky, yet somehow unforgettable Spice Girls, “Oh, tell me what you want, what you…
READ MOREPaying more attention to the “showier” muscles of the upper body has been a fairly common, if inherently unbalanced, view of resistance exercise. The muscles…
READ MOREScience has long found a number of strong links between the amount we exercise and the benefits to our health. More recently, researchers have been looking…
READ MOREA basic assumption among people when they work is out that they leave the gym in some way better than they did when they came in. For that reason, it’s important place as much emphasis on injury prevention, treatment and/or management as on the effectiveness of fitness program design.
READ MOREA client came to me recently with a goal of holding his “spare tire” at bay. While this is a rather amorphous platform from which to spring forward, I accepted the challenge and wrote him a basic exercise plan. However, when I attempted to touch on the subject of nutrition, he virtually jumped down my throat, informing me that he still wanted to “enjoy life”, and he was unwilling to accept any dietary restrictions or changes to his current favorite foods.
READ MORESo you want to get certified to become a personal trainer, do ya?! That’s great! But it’s a pretty confusing world out there. There are…
READ MOREAll athletes understand the need for proper conditioning in order to excel in their particular sport. If their body is not in top shape they will not be able to compete at the level needed or expected. The purpose of training is to improve the performance and conditioning of the athlete in their particular sport. In the case of the basketball athlete, their integrated movement of agility, strength, explosiveness and cardio conditioning should be the major focus of their training.
READ MOREIt seems as though Memorial Day gets stereotyped as just another federal holiday where everyone gets off work and we cookout and play lawn games…
READ MOREWhen it comes to carbohydrate intake, timing can play a crucial role in keeping the body in a ready state when it’s time for the next workout.
READ MOREResistance training has many aspects. It can be utilized to gain muscular size, endurance, recovery of an injury or as part of an athlete’s training program. This article will cover some of the principles of resistance training and how your client can benefit from them.
READ MOREWhen it comes to eating a pre and post-workout meal there is a lot of debate on what to eat, how long before and after exercise should you eat, and how much you should eat. This article will cover some of the basics of pre post-workout nutrition.
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