A few years ago a major shoe company had an ad with a skinny model attempting to do kettlebell swings but were really the squat-to-front-raise variation that is, simply put, incorrect. To help companies avoid this pitfall, one of my roles as a consultant in the fitness industry is to work as a technical director for photo and video shoots. The job is to watch the talent through … [Read more...]
5 Benefits of Movement Variability during Exercise
How long have you been doing your current workout program? If it’s been more than few months then you may have noticed that you are no longer getting the same results you did as when you first started. Think about this for a moment: the gym is the only place where we repeatedly perform the exact some movements the exact same way. Every. Time. The human body is a … [Read more...]
Want Results? Use these 6 Recovery Strategies for your Fitness Program
Exercise is stress. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, cycling, swimming, doing bodyweight exercises or simply going for a vigorous walk, exercise is an imposed stress for the purpose of initiating changes in the body. It’s important to understand that exercise is the process of applying a stress, giving the body the time and ability to adapt to that stress is the … [Read more...]
6 Ways Measuring Exercise Heart Rate Leads to Workout Results
We all know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears; as Goldilocks rummaged through their house she found that poppa bear’s porridge was too hot, momma bear’s was too cold but that baby bear’s was just right. This story is how many people approach cardiovascular exercise; some people are poppa bear and do too much high intensity exercise, others are momma bear - not working … [Read more...]
Steady State Training or High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Which Type of Cardio is Best for YOU?
When it comes to exercise High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has received a lot of attention for being a time-efficient way for working out. However, many personal trainers, strength coaches and fitness instructors know that Steady State Training (SST) is still an extremely effective way to improve aerobic efficiency which reminds me of an ongoing debate in … [Read more...]