We have become an ‘on demand’ society that wants what we want when we want it, which is usually NOW. This is especially true when it comes to getting results from exercise and workout programs. No one likes wasting time yet when it comes to their fitness programs I see a LOT of people not making the most out of their time in the gym because they may be using the wrong number of … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to do Your Cardio
Running. Cycling. Swimming. Rowing. Dancing. Walking. Stair climbing. Exercise circuits. All of these are common forms of cardiorespiratory exercise that can be found in most fitness facilities. We know that along with resistance training to develop muscular strength and flexibility training to improve joint motion that cardiorespiratory exercise is one of the key components of … [Read more...]
8 Things You Should Know About Strength Training
The most popular reasons for why people focus on strength training for their workouts is to improve their aesthetic appearance and create a ‘toned’ physique. Anyone who has ever spent any time in a weight room has probably relished the opportunity to ‘flex’ and show off his or her freshly sculpted muscles. What good is spending hours in the gym if you can’t show … [Read more...]
Fitness and the Free Market – Some Thoughts About Our Industry
The IDEA World Convention, which just occurred in Los Angeles, is one of the largest fitness industry events where personal trainers and group fitness instructors gather to receive continuing education, participate in workouts led by some of the industry’s most popular instructors and connect with other like-minded professionals. Whether you are a seasoned personal trainer with … [Read more...]
‘Performance Enhancing Drugs’ SHOULD be Legal – A Rant
Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here and make the case for performance enhancing drugs aka anabolic steroids aka stuff your body produces naturally. The big question is: Why can I (as a 40-something year old guy) take testosterone (T) legally but pro athletes can NOT? This is a hot topic for me b/c I can't enjoy a game or sports show on radio, podcast or TV without … [Read more...]