Most people find themselves very busy in the summer between kids being home from school, vacations, camping, BBQs and get-togethers. This can cause even the most die-hard fitness enthusiasts to get out of their normal, consistent routine causing their fitness to suffer. But if you….. …..focus on the staple movements, those that give you the…
Tips To Get You PSYCHED To WORKOUT!
If you’re lacking motivation and finding every excuse NOT to exercise, here’s some tips that might actually get you excited to workout! Get a massage Set a goal that if you workout X number of times per week or per month, you’ll treat yourself to a massage! Gamble Set a challenge with your buddies and…
Toning and conditioning muscles — adding order to your workouts
Last week we reviewed a technique for ordering your workouts that provides a very user-friendly way for anyone to design and experience a full body muscle and cardio workout. The response has been great so today, we decided to review some other important guidelines so you can assure each of your muscle conditioning workouts is…
Super Effective Workout Programming
When people workout on their own, they often have no idea which exercises to incorporate in their program and how to sequence them. They often wander aimlessly through the gym with no real method or rationale to their exercise session. This can lead to poor results and a lot of wasted time. Instead put purpose…
New Fitness Activities To Try In 2017
Variety is the spice of life so as many of us launch a fitness program to help us get in better shape for the New Year, perhaps trying something new will keep us motivated and committed. It’s always a good idea to step out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself and meet new people. You…
10 Minute Holiday Workout – Week 1
It can be a major challenge to get to the gym during the holidays between decorating, shopping, parties, and travelling. Well, no need to add to your stress because these 10 minute Holiday workouts will help you improve and maintain your fitness so you’re not starting from scratch in January! Complete 20 reps of each…
Exercise Makes You SMARTER and Improves Your BRAIN HEALTH!
It’s pretty obvious that exercising regularly will improve your physical health including your cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, bone density, blood pressure, lipid levels and more. But many don’t realize how much exercise improves your mental well-being and the actual functionality of your brain! Recent studies have demonstrated that regular exercise may lower the…
Spring Into Baseball
Baseball, a favorite American summer activity for kids and adults, requires speed, throwing power and batting strength. Try the following exercises to develop your skills in these areas. Medicine Ball Side Tosses: This is a great exercise to develop batting power. Stand sideways to a wall or partner. Hold the medicine ball with both hands…
Survivors Surviving Breast Cancer
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…
Back to School, Back to YOU!
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…