How Your Muscle Fibers Work I was talking to one of my clients the other day, and she wanted to know why we didn’t incorporate more diversity into her workout routine in order to change up what muscle fibers we were working. I realized that she didn’t know how muscle fatigue and overload work, because…
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Are You Getting the Most Value from your Training? Do you have measurable data that you analyze on a regular basis from your strength training program? A topic that comes up frequently at Vertex Fitness is, “How much effort should I put into my training?” The amount of effort or intensity one puts into exercise has a direct…
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Physical Education = Strong Bodies, Strong Brains Physical education is now viewed as an expendable part of the school curriculum. Yet there is no question that children need to be physically active to not only stay healthy and reduce their chances of becoming an overweight adult, but also to perform well in school. Where Have…
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Beat the Heat Before It Beats You It’s summertime and you head out for a run. Before you even finish the first mile, your body feels as though it might ignite from the heat. It’s not your imagination. Fifteen minutes into your run and your body temperature could be as high as 5° F above…
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Sneaker Savvy If you’ve tried to buy a pair of athletic shoes recently, you probably noticed the wide range of high-tech, state-of-the-art athletic gear. Consumers are faced with so many options that the task of choosing a pair of shoes has become increasingly complicated and confusing, not to mention expensive. By attaining a good working…
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Exercise to Boost Your Job Performance How would you like to feel more energized at work — to sharpen your brain and enhance your ability to concentrate, learn, and think creatively? Not only would you feel better physically, but you’d be more motivated — and at the top of your game, career-wise. Sound good? Being…
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Teens Fitness and You Statistics show that suicide, pregnancy and firearm-homicide are all on the rise for teens. In 2007, the CDC reported that 23% of teens smoke, and 17% of eighth graders have tried alcohol. Only 30% of them get enough exercise, which means the other 70% are setting themselves up for a sedentary life.…
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Kids in Motion By the time they reach high school, 64% of children are no longer physically active. If your kids fall within this group, be a role model and introduce them to fun exercise. Once you get kids moving in the direction of fitness, chances are they’ll keep going for the rest of their…
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Strength Training for Kids Many parents and physical education teachers have traditionally shied away from strength training with their children or students. However, there is sufficient research to suggest that strength training is a suitable—and safe—option for most youth. Here are some tips about strength training for kids. Correcting the Misconceptions There are a number…
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Summer Activities for Kids Summer is here and children need to stay active, healthy and busy during their break from school. To keep kids moving, the American Council on Exercise suggests ten, fun fitness summer activities. SoccerThis highly active game involving both agility and teamwork has grown increasingly popular in the U.S. in recent years.…
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