Meet Brad Pursell My name is Brad Pursell, I am a Summer Intern at Vertex Fitness. I just finished my sophomore year at Endicott College, located in Beverly, Mass. I am currently in the exercise science program and may look...
Are Sports Drinks Better Than Water When Exercising? What drink is best for getting and staying hydrated during exercise? Should you choose water? Are sports drinks best? The debate concerning sports drinks vs water as the better exercise drink concerns a number of factors,...
Muscle and Function: The Gastrocnemius The Gastrocnemius is a bipennate muscle that originates on the lateral and medial condyles of the femur. It runs down the back of the leg and invests into the Achilles tendon and inserts into the...
Detox Diet Myths Busted A detox diet is touted as a way to remove toxins from the body. Specific detox diets vary — but typically a period of fasting is followed by a strict diet of raw vegetables, fruit and fruit juices,...
The Goal – Session 2.4 When I went to a concert recently, my goal was to dress to impress. It was a new experience for me and knowing my singing image, I knew my outfit required me wearing my skinny...
The Leg Press The Leg Press is the exercise most responsible for the famed Vertex Shuffle. But despite its reputation, it is one of the most productive exercises in the studio. The Leg Press is an exercise that works the muscles...
Loving on the Love Handles Contrary to popular belief, everyone has abs. Whether or not a person can see them or not is another issue. Abs run from your sternum or chest bone down to the pubic bone. In order...
Form Focus – Session 2.3 Today I came into the Studio with three hours sleep and a full day of work behind me. Knowing that the exercise was going to help me relieve my stress, I was excited to begin. Today...
Vertex Fitness pushes me harder than I would push myself and if I want to be my best, I need someone to help me keep pushing it. I love the fact that 2 x 30 minute total body strength training workouts a...
Tom Hummel, Great Workout Even on Those Days When You’re Distracted – Testimonial Vertex puts the personal in personal training. A great work out even on those days when you’re distracted by all the other things that happen in everyday...