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...]
10 Things to Know About Muscle Fibers
If you're into working out then you do not want to waste time and achieve the results you're working towards. When it comes to reaching your goals, it's important to know a little about how your body responds to exercise. Like you, I want results from the time I spend in the gym - ESPECIALLY when I'm using iron; as a strength coach and fitness educator I know a little about how … [Read more...]
5 Ways Social Media Can Support YOUR Fitness Journey
What motivates you to exercise? There are two basic motivators: a desire to move towards a goal or the intent to avoid an outcome. For example, you may be motivated to exercise because you want to shave a couple of minutes off of your 10K time or be able to lift an additional 50 pounds - that is the type of motivation of moving towards a goal. However, if you’ve been advised … [Read more...]
6 Benefits of Vertical Core Training
Lying down to "strengthen your core" is sooo 20th century. If you're looking the best core exercises that can help you to reach your goals, consider doing them from a standing position! Let me ask you a question: how do you feel when you’re lying down? Does your energy go up or do you find yourself getting drowsy and ready to fall asleep? The chances lying down makes you … [Read more...]
8 Fitness Trends for 2020
Every year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) releases a list of fitness trends. While they use quantitative metrics from the fitness industry to identify popular workout programs, there is a flaw in their methodology. Some of the “trends”: personal training, exercise is medicine and health coaching (in the 2020 version which can be READ HERE) are nothing more than … [Read more...]