Results take time 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 exercise. No one likes wasting time, yet when it comes to their fitness programs, I see a LOT of people doing just that because they are using the wrong number of reps for their specific fitness goals. Here are 6 things … [Read more...]
How Exercise Can Slow Down Aging
Exercise Can Slow Down Aging: Those of us who make a living teaching exercise science know a little secret - it's the hormones that change the body, not just exercise. Hormones are chemicals produced by the body that control how cells function. Exercise can elevate levels of muscle-building hormones and to do that, focus on movements that involved multiple muscles as opposed … [Read more...]
6 Exercises to Strengthen and Define Your Glutes!
The Glutes are the Most Popular Muscles on Instagram Recently while scrolling Instagram, I noticed a common theme among many of the most popular fitness posts - an emphasis on training the posterior chain muscles responsible for extending the hip, otherwise known as the glutes or what many simply call the booty. If you want to know the most effective exercises that can help … [Read more...]
Benefits of Using Foam Rollers to Improve Flexibility
Benefits of Using Foam Rollers to Improve Flexibility Stretching is sooo 20th century, walk into almost any modern fitness facility, go to the designated stretch area and you will most likely see people spread across the floor rolling on top of tubes. The fitness world can be full of gimmicks and fads and while lying on a tube certainly resembles a fad, however, when it comes … [Read more...]
5 Things to Know About Your Fascia & Connective Tissues
5 Things to Know About Your Fascia Picture a young boy playing on a playground, what would you see? A bundle of energy as he climbs, jumps, runs and moves in all directions at various speeds. Now think of an old man trying to navigate a busy sidewalk. How would an older man move differently when compared to a young child? Being cautious about having to negotiate obstacles … [Read more...]
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