Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you're not firing on all cylinders? You hit every traffic light, you get stuck behind the one person who has never been to Starbucks and needs to ask about the difference between a latte and a cafe mocha. And despite your usual sunny and charming disposition you feel like 'meh.' Even with a positive outlook of always … [Read more...]
Equipment for At-home Workouts
Are you a fitness fanatic wondering how you're going to exercise if you can't make it to your favorite workout facility? Don't worry, I have you covered. As someone who has spent more than 2 decades working in the fitness industry, including with health clubs, certification organizations and equipment companies, I know the type of equipment that can help you maintain your … [Read more...]
Workout Solutions for when You’re Stuck at Home
On September 11, 2001 I was training a client at a large health club in downtown Washington, DC, about 4 blocks from the White House, when we heard some buzz from the cardio area where the TVs were located. We all know what happened next. The following days were a surreal experience that felt like a collective punch in the gut. A journey back 19 years is time is … [Read more...]
Benefits of Lifting Heavy Weights
Want results from your workouts? Add more weight! For years only a handful of dedicated fitness enthusiasts have practiced a sure-fire method of achieving results from exercise: lifting weights with the heaviest loads possible. Most common gym routines are derived from the bodybuilding world and focus on moderate-to-high repetition ranges, usually 8-15 reps, to … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of doing Cardio
Running. Cycling. Swimming. Rowing. Dancing. Walking. Stair climbing. Exercise circuits. All of these are common forms of cardiorespiratory exercise, what many people simply call cardio, 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 … [Read more...]
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