Changing Paradigms – (Part One) Changing Paradigms is not easy. To do it, first we must understand what a paradigm is. Here’s the dictionary definition: Paradigm-a framework containing the basic assumptions, way of thinking and methodologies that are commonly accepted. To define a paradigm more plainly, you could just say, “That’s the way we’ve always done…
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Don’t Do the Lumbago! Lumbago is a fun word to say (it reminds me of a Latin dance), but you don’t want Lumbago, for that is the British word for Low Back Pain! 80% of all adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Only headaches are more prevalent. Most back pain…
DetailsSorry for the Inconvenience We are sorry for the inconvenience. Many of you know that when we are not training clients or out networking to get new ones, we have many other duties that help us further our business. One of these is maintaining a clean exercise environment. We vacuum and mop on a regular…
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“I probably pass 100 fitness facilities to train at Vertex Fitness”, Dennis Malandro I’ve been working out at Vertex Fitness since February 2014, I travel all the way from Newark DE (almost an hour away) to do it, and I drive past tons of fitness facilities. The reason I’m willing to do that is because…
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My Daughter, My Wedding Dress, a StoryBook Ball, and the Truth About Working Out Do you fit in your wedding dress? I don’t, but I found some great motivation to TRY in the next month… So I’m working with the Please Touch Museum through Main Line Parent and Philadelphia Family magazines to promote their StoryBook…
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Finding Inspiration In his book, Change or Die, Alan Deutschman states his three keys to making a change. The first is to Relate; find a person or an idea or thing that inspires you to want to change. The second key is to Repeat the new behavior that you were inspired to start. Performing the…
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Muscle and Function: The Rhomboid Muscles In thirty plus years in the health and fitness industry, I have never heard anyone say, “I really want to work on my Rhomboid Muscles!” However, despite their non-sexy role in human movement, the Rhomboids are very important muscles. Located just underneath your trapezius muscle, between your shoulder blades…
DetailsSpotlight: Catherine Herrmann Confidence. As an attorney, Catherine Herrmann exudes confidence. She has no problem getting information from a combative witness or providing evidence to a judge. Her confidence is not the boastful, arrogant type, but rather, the confidence that comes from knowing your job and believing in your ability to do a great job.…
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Feel The Burn – DOMS DOMS. I would say it is the most complained about aspect of training. DOMS is an acronym that stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. The feelings of soreness derive from micro trauma where the muscle meets the tendon that develops over a longer period of time following the use of…
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Stretching There might not be a better feeling than stretching when getting out of the car after an hour’s ride and arching your back with your hands thrust in the air. But what else does stretching do for you? Some people use stretching as a warm up activity. Think of salt-water taffy. Grab a piece…
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