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…
Strengthening Your Heart and Lungs
I’m going to give you a little Exercise Physiology lesson today…all about strengthening your heart and lungs! The cardio-respiratory system or the heart and lungs is responsible for the distribution of oxygen throughout the body. Oxygen, the gas that makes up 21% of the air we breathe, is critical to life. In fact, tissues will start…
Should You Exercise When You’re Sick?!
I am writing this article flying at 30,000 feet on my way to Washington DC for the IDEA Personal Training summit. I woke up yesterday with a very sore throat and thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about exercising when you’re sick. So…should you exercise when you’re sick?! We’re deep into the…
Last Minute Gifts for Fitness Fanatics
Do you have an avid exerciser or sports fan on your holiday shopping list? Well, you don’t have a ton of time to find a gift that they’ll completely love so here are the Top 10 ideas that any fitness fanatic would appreciate. Last Minute Gifts for Fitness Fanatics 1. Massage The best thing…
Quick Workouts During The Holidays Is Key
During the holidays, we can get so busy decorating the house, buying presents, attending parties, and entertaining guests that the last thing on our minds is our exercise program. But if you’ve worked hard all year to achieve your current fitness level, the last thing you want to do is take the “all or nothing” approach…
Latest & Greatest Fitness Tips Hot Off the Press – First of 2 Part Series
I just attended the International Personal Training Summit in Seattle and wanted to share with you some of the highlights from the event. I hope that at least one tip will resonate with you and inspire you to reach for your Personal Best. Dr. Len Kravitz on Exercise Conditioning: The biggest difference been sedentary couch…
Top 7 Exercises
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…
Should You Workout if You’re Injured?
If you’ve ever experienced an injury, you’ll appreciate the fact that it can really take you out of your normal fitness routine. Often, when someone suffers an injury or is experiencing chronic aches and pains, they take a complete break from exercise. But there’s rarely a reason to take a hiatus from exercise. Instead, do whatever…
Lazy Or Do You Need A Day Off?
I like to start my day by revving my metabolism. But I’m just like everyone else and some days I just don’t feel like it. I thought I’d share the tips I use to determine whether I’m being lazy or I need a day off. If I’m tempted to press the snooze button and I fall…