This is a question a lot of us trainers get. Understandably people want to maximize their efforts when working out, and they want to know if a certain order of cardio of weight training will burn the most calories. However, there is no universal simple answer to this question, and many trainers have opposing views … Continue reading
Welcome Julian Hooks who has written today’s guest post about some reminders for us in case your new year’s fitness plans have lost their motivation. There are some really great reasons to see your goal to the end! In this hectic world, who has time to workout, right? Between doing your job, spending time with … Continue reading
When it comes to strength training and women adding muscle there a lot of myths and fear (yes fear) out there. Myths may be obvious but what “fear” you say? Although guys usually revel in the idea of large muscles and “hulking up”, we ladies tend to steer away from those images of ourselves.This “fear” … Continue reading
Aah the age old question….Should you focus on your eating habits or just exercise away that brownie? Some recent pew research gave the following statistics about our exercise and dieting habits: 34% of people neither diet or exercise 17% diet and exercise 8% only diet 40% only exercise Since I love a good list … Continue reading
Ok after I read the headline that Tracy Anderson (a respected trainer to the stars in case you weren’t sure) claims spinning will not necessarily lead to weight loss and might even bulk up your thighs I had to research and weigh in. I love to spin! I teach/take 3 spin classes a week, and … Continue reading
As a trainer and someone who is used to working out and studying the different aspects of fitness ( I really love the nitty gritty science behind the human body and its mechanics), I feel that it is a good idea to write about the basics of fitness everyone, especially beginners need to know. There … Continue reading
When we exercise we are most likely focused on getting stronger muscles, losing weight or improving our cardiovascular health. It is easy to forget that all the systems of our body work as one unit to keep us alive and healthy. Our nervous systems play a significant role in our fitness gains and in making … Continue reading
We are bombarded it seems by information on our metabolism and how to make it work faster or keep it from slowing down, etc… All of this information coming at us can get a little confusing, but take the time to understand your metabolism and how you can make it work for you! Our metabolism … Continue reading
We all know that eating too much and not exercising only leads to weight gain, but sometimes our good intentioned weight loss efforts can really be sabotaging our plan. Here are 10 reasons you may not be seeing that scale budge: 1. Underestimating your calorie intake: If keeping a food journal for the rest … Continue reading
Are you beginning a weight loss/fitness journey that seems long and daunting? Sometimes our ultimate goals can seem far away, but today let’s focus on the IMMEDIATE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE! Look at what just 30 minutes of exercise can do: Anyone who exercises regularly can attest to the “high” they experience after exercise. This rush … Continue reading
