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Monthly Archives: August 2015

When I told Dr. Stephen Soll that I wanted to put him in the Spotlight, he told me that bright lights are bad for your eyes and that I should provide sunglasses for him. In retrospect, that is exactly the...
To Stretch or to Squeeze? Have you ever played a sport of any kind or competed in any way? Maybe not, maybe so. I’ll ask a different question, is it proper thing to stretch your muscles before any kind of...
It’s hard to stick to a healthy diet when all you can think about are high-carb foods to snack on all day. To help you out, here are three ways to cut carb cravings from your daily routine. Have a...
Here at Vertex, we use a number of excellent machines. One of my favorites is the Hammer MTS Row. I also happen to think that it is one of the tougher exercises to do, but only because it usually comes...
In case we have not had the pleasure of meeting one another, my name is Brian. I am a new trainer here at Vertex. I am currently in my second year at Delaware County Community College studying psychology. First off,...
Diet Myths Debunked Eating wheat free, skipping meat and avoiding dairy are not necessarily good for you. Below are 5 “diets” that I have investigated. Is your so called smart diet actually a problem? Before you take another bite, see...
Muscle Shapes Muscle shapes determines function. This is true for everything. It is especially true for your muscles. There are over 650 muscles in the human body and each one has a unique shape and function. Muscles can be classified...
Cheat Day… YAY OR NAY?? One of the first questions people ask me when they begin changing their nutrition habits is “When do I get to eat my favorite food again, when do I get a cheat day?” It’s as...
In the Spotlight: Busy Mother, Alison Clark Alison Clark was tickled pink. “Look,” she said, “you can see my tricep muscle! This is the best training I’ve ever had!” Alison came to Vertex as a busy mother of two boys and...
Are You Making These Breakfast Mistakes? We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and studies have shown that this is not a myth. Those who skip breakfast tend to eat more calories throughout...
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