So many Exercise Programs to Choose From I am going to take on a pretty controversial subject today, CrossFit. Not just CrossFit, however, but also every workout routine there is. If I scrolled down my Facebook news feed right now,...
Vertex Fitness Personal Trainer Career Fair When: October 27 1:00-2:30pm Where: 931 W. Lancaster Ave 2nd Floor Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 If you are contemplating starting a career in personal training or are currently a personal trainer looking for a...
Hydrated, Let’s Talk About Hydration At this time of year, everybody talks about the need to stay hydrated. While that is certainly good advice, nobody talks about why you need to stay hydrated or how much water you need to...
Coconut Palm Sugar: Is It Healthier? Recently, several of my clients have asked me about coconut sugar. This sweetener has become very popular in the past few years. Coconut palm sugar is derived from the coconut palm tree and is...
Gerard McDevitt – In the Spotlight The road to Vertex is a varied one. Some come because a family member comes. Some arrive because their doctor told them to start exercising. Gerard McDevitt’s story is a little different. He came...
Structure and Function: The Quadriceps The top of the thighs are made up of a pretty large muscle group known as the quadriceps, which are four muscles used to stabilize and extend the leg. Three of these (the Vastus Lateralis,...
Breathing Technique – Session 2.6 The session at Vertex Fitness started out great. I realized throughout the workout that I feel I have a long way to go to get as strong as I would like to be and learning...
Healthy Carbs for Weight Loss Carbs are public enemy for many women on a diet. As much as we love pasta, bread and every sweet you can think of, too many of us have been brainwashed into thinking carbs will...
Voss Water and Vertex Fitness – Session 2.5 Being an entrepreneur and changing my life, I not just changed my life but I changed my routine. Even parts of my routine that I loved I stopped. A part of my old...
Summer Tips Summer is Here!! I will complain to the high heavens about the cold and snow, but you’ll hear nary a word from me about heat and humidity. However, summer does pose some problems for those of us who exercise....