Some personal trainers promote programs that focus on losing weight. It sounds good when you’re struggling with a weight problem and looking for a solution, but this may well be a recipe for failure instead of success. Weight loss programs are geared toward individuals wanting to lose weight. You already know to lose weight you […]
Many women cringe whenever a trainer suggests adding weight lifting to their fitness regimen. Fears of bulking up like Arnold Schwarzenegger spring to mind and the idea is shot down without consideration. This is unfortunate because the benefits of lifting weights far outweigh any baseless fears you may have. The reality is that muscle burns […]
True or False. An overweight active person can be healthier than a skinny inactive individual. If you answered, “false,” you’d be wrong! As hard as this may be to believe, weight is not always a great indicator of health, and being thin certainly doesn’t mean you’re healthy. Researchers have found that thin people who maintain […]
Working with a personal trainer can be invaluable in terms of helping you to meet your fitness goals. The right personal trainer can help you design the best fitness program to keep you motivated. Finding the perfect personal trainer is key. Unfortunately, even after you think you’ve found the right one, you may encounter problems […]
Many of my Bootcamp clients over the years, from time to time, have experience shin splints. For some, it may even become a reason why they seek out other activities or fitness programs. I would also venture to guess that very few athletes have been able to avoid shin splints (aka tibial stress syndrome). Most […]
Anyone who has ever experienced an injury knows that when you are forced to change your routine to one of inactivity to heal is frustrating. Nobody likes to put their goals on hold. For some people, what should be a momentary setback often ends up derailing their success. Witnessing all your hard work slip away […]
Jogging strollers are a wonderful way for you to take your baby or toddler with you for a run or walk. Not only can you maintain your exercise regimen, but your baby gets some fresh air and can enjoy the stimulating outdoor scenery. It’s a win-win for everyone! The popularity of jogging strollers has grown […]
Suggest to a bodybuilder that they should incorporate running into their training regimen and they are likely to look at you as if you have grown a second head. A few might even ask why on earth would they want to lose the muscle mass they have worked so hard to put on. I’ll […]
Running is a great mentally and physically demanding sport. Running enthusiasts who take it up are passionate and dedicated and know the importance of taking care of their running tools – their feet. That is why it is so important that from day one, you select the right running shoes. Shoes that will not only […]
One of the more popular marketing campaigns of the last decade has been the one mounted by the milk industry. Who hasn’t seen the advertisements with well-known celebrities sporting fake milk mustaches, clutching a glass of milk, and asking you if you have “Got Milk?” Well, we definitely have milk, but the bigger question may […]