Strengthening your core is critical for optimal health. If your core is strong (core strength), that strength radiates out to your extremities and you will be better able to stabilize and align your body, absorb and brace for any impact and move your body more efficiently and with better mechanics. It’s important to mention that your…
If your hips aren’t stable and effectively able to stabilize your pelvis while walking, running or playing sports, your knees will suffer. Strong Hips = Strong Knees. Weak Hips = Weak Knees Here’s some tips to conditioning your hips in a variety of ways. Perform these exercises 2-3 days per week on alternating days. Leg…
Recently, I was lying in bed and it was raining outside. I was scheduled for a workout but I was having a hard time leaving my warm bed to head outside into the cold, wet day. As I lay there having a difficult time finding the motivation, I was asking myself if I was being lazy…
Komen Race for the Cure is this month, Girlfriends Run for a Cure is next month on October 11th and with Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, it puts this disease at the forefront of everyone’s mind. We all know someone who has been impacted by Breast Cancer and anyone who has ever been diagnosed with…
HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!! Now that kids are back in school, it’s a great opportunity to focus on you and your health and fitness. At Northwest Personal Training, we know that…. ……committing to a health and fitness program is as much mental as it is physical. Setting up your lifestyle to promote success is key. Figuring out…
Yep that’s right….we are going to talk about Erectile Dysfunction today. It may seem a little strange, but this is a serious issue I have been wanting to write about for awhile now! So, learn why you need to get fit to get it up! In the fitness industry, we often refer to “E.D.” aka Erectile…
It’s hard to do better if you don’t know better! So part of the….. …..process of achieving any goal is to learn as much as you can about the process. In terms of becoming as healthy as you can, start to become a student of nutrition, fitness, exercise, your body…The beauty of learning is it…
Last week we talked about the importance of moving your body and how to make that commitment. Once you figure out the WHY, the WHAT is the easy part. So today, here are some specifics to make sure you include in your weekly workout routine. Cardiovascular Exercise Will improve your heart, lungs, circulatory system, muscles, bones…
It’s hard to be great if you don’t feel great. It’s hard to live your best life and achieve all your dreams if you’re not at your physical best. Unfortunately, more than half of our population is overweight or obese and out of shape. The International Obesity released a report that says we expend about 500-800 calories…
It is the season of swim suits and minimal clothing which can often lead people to be more conscious of their bodies and can result in depression and/or negative body image. Do you regularly comment about your body in a negative light? Do you constantly compare yourself to other’s bodies? Have you been verbal about not…
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