In the colder climates, it is common over the winter months to gain a little weight. The days are shorter, it’s cold outside and we just don’t get as much activity and access to local healthy fruits and vegetables. It’s one of the reasons that every spring we launch our annual Spring Makeover Challenge to help our…
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…
Managing Summer Nutrition
I recently received the following email. You would think that summer would be the easiest time to lose body fat, but I always gain weight every summer. How can I overcome all my nutrition vices during the summer months? What am I doing wrong? Managing summer nutrition is a timely topic considering summer is the…
Best Exercises For Toned Abs!
What are the Best Exercises for a toned abs/abdominal region? Spring has arrived and that means summer is just around the corner. I’m sure that makes many of you just as happy as me! It’s also motivation for many of us to shed some of those winter layers and get into beach-body shape. Desiring a toned,…
If You Can Do This You Might Live Longer….
Can you stand up or sit down without using your hands? If you can do this you might live longer! A recent study conducted at the Clinimex-Exercise Medicine Clinic in Rio de Janeiro, found that people who can sit down and get up using only one hand — or no hands at all — are…
You Don’t Have To Wear Spandex!
You don’t have to wear spandex, spend hours at the gym or take up running to be active! There are lots of ways to be active. Walk the children or grandchildren to school, then jog home Push the mower with extra vigor Get an exercise DVD — and use it! Speed up the housework —…
Quick Strength and Cardio Workout
Getting to the gym on cold winter days can be a daunting task. But Remy Maguire, personal trainer for four years and competitive cyclist and triathlete, shares this effective and quick strength and cardio workout to help you keep your fitness commitment in 2013. Do her workout three times this week on alternating days and…
What’s Your Excuse?
We all have one. The excuse that stops us from exercising. What’s your excuse? Not enough time? Well, if this was your excuse….it isn’t anymore! Beth Goldstein, NSCA personal trainer for more than 21/2 years, will help you enjoy an amazing year with this simple but effective cardio and resistance routine. Complete her workout three…
Refresh Your Workout!
Need something to refresh your workout and bust the boredom? How about a hill workout to build strength and cardiovascular efficiency? There is no zoning out on the hills! Sara Fletcher has been a NASM Certified Personal Trainer for 3.5 years and is a competitive road cyclist who sees a steep hill and wants to ride…
Quick High Intensity Workout
I bet you were sore sore sore after Leah’s workout last week huh? Well, get ready for another sweet workout from one of our most popular and trusted Personal Trainers! Ted Schatz has been a personal trainer for more than 10 years; holds a bachelor’s degree in physical activity, exercise and community health from Portland…