Professional, Supportive and Enthusiastic Staff After making the decision to get back into a fitness routine I started my search for a personal trainer. Like many, I searched online and came up with a few names and places in the...
Nicole Klein, Busy Professional Mom – Testimonial Before coming to Vertex I didn’t work out very often. Dwayne and his staff made me feel very comfortable. As a working mom I love that I have found a place that I...
What is Aerobic Metabolism? What is Aerobic Metabolism? ATP is the body’s energy currency of choice. Once ATP is broken down into ADP+P, ATP needs to be regenerated. This is done in three ways: the Phosphocreatine system, anaerobic glycolysis, and aerobic glycolysis....
Are You Afraid Of Eating Fruit Because Of Its Sugar Content? During a client session, my client dismissed the health benefits of fruit because, as she put it, “it’s full of sugar”. You won’t be surprised to hear this wasn’t...
Fueling Your Workout Pre- and Post Workout snacks and meals are important, but did you know that they don’t provide energy to your muscles and cells? That energy source for your body’s working tissue is Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). The is...
Shoulder Injury Workout Gets Great Results I’m a single working mother, so I don’t have hours to spend at the gym. My twice a week 30 minute workouts are efficient and effective. I have noticed quite an improvement in my...
Guide to Vacation Dining Vacations take us away from our regular daily routine. This is beneficial to our mental wellness because we experience new scenery and can rejuvenate ourselves, but it also can take us away from our healthy habits,...