As we get older, we tend to lose muscle – approximately 7 pounds of lean tissue lost per decade with this loss accelerating after the age of 40. As a result, our strength and endurance is reduced, our metabolism drops resulting in weight gain, our bone density is lowered, our posture and alignment deteriorates, our…
Last week, we reviewed fitness tips for the 20 somethings. With each decade there are typically new challenges and opportunities. Today, Brenda Braxton and trainer Alicia Rose focus on the 30s and the unique needs throughout this decade. The series is called Fit (ish) and the premise behind the approach is that we all want…
Have you ever wondered why you continue to breathe heavy and sweat after your workout is done? Why doesn’t your breathing go back to normal immediately? After exercise, you consume a greater amount of oxygen to assist your body in recovering from the stress of the workout and the demands it placed on your body….
As we get older, our tissues generally become more tight and rigid and our flexibility and posture can be negatively affected. Here’s some tips to keep you mobile and limber as you age: Hydrate A tightness in connective tissue can be associated with a lack of hydration so be sure to have your Hydro-flask with…
With the popularity of CrossFit, Bootcamps, Tabata and other high intensity formats, it can seem like the only way to train is a high intensity format. However, that’s just not the case! I’ve been in the fitness industry for almost 30 years and I’ve seen it all and can pretty much guarantee that if the…
The holidays are busy and when you’re busy, getting to the gym and staying lean can be a losing battle! Well, here is a winning full body workout that you can complete 2-3x this week on alternating days. It is quick, challenging and will make it very possible to get an amazing workout in your…
We all know that muscle conditioning is an essential part of staying fit, but which muscle conditioning exercises should YOU specifically be doing? There are literally hundreds of different exercises and thousands of variations you could perform to get the results you are looking for. So how do you know which ones are right for…
The American Council of Exercise asked 17,000 personal trainers what was the one exercise they couldn’t do without. The 7 exercises personal trainers can’t live without when designing programs for their clients are: Lunges, Squats, Push-Ups, Abdominal Exercises, Running, Walking, and Yoga. Well, 17,000 Trainers can’t be wrong so I thought we’d provide you with…
Beautiful Arms on a Budget Now that the weather is warmer and we’re wearing a lot less clothing, you may be noticing a little less tone than you’d like in your upper body. No worries – I’ve got a plan that will get tight, toned and sculpted right in time for summer. Plus Michelle Obama and…
Best Exercises For Your Hot Legs! Going hand in hand with the hotter days of summer are the shorter shorts and minis, and so naturally at this time of year, we get lots of questions from clients, specifically women, about which exercise is the best one to tone their legs. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a…
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