Snow Shoveling One of the main reasons people workout here at Vertex is to prevent injury. This time of year, though, we see an uptick in injuries, specifically back injuries. The culprit: SNOW Shoveling! Here area few tips for less stressful shoveling:...
Biceps; Not Just for the Flexing? When someone tells you to “make a muscle”, they aren’t asking to see your quad. They want you to flex your biceps. The biceps brachii or “biceps” are one of the more popular muscles...
Exercise is Bad? We have all heard about the good things that happen to your mind and body when you exercise. Have you ever heard that exercise is bad for you? The short answer is “yes,” exercise can be bad...
Holiday Eating Strategies Now that Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas season is in full swing, I thought it might be time to talk about holiday eating strategies to help you get through the holidays. Let’s start pre-party. Before you show...
The Vertex Shuffle Its called the Vertex Shuffle and it goes something like this: After completing a set on the Leg Press, the client emits a dull whimper and slides her legs slowly off the footplate and onto the ground....
Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips either forward or backward on an adjacent vertebra. There are three types of spondylolisthesis:congenital spondylolisthesis (means your were born with it), isthmic spondylolisthesis (overuse-think football lineman and gymnasts), and degenerative...
Whats your Motivation? I believe that all training should have a purpose. It should be a means of building your body and mind, with the ultimate goal of being ready to perform at your best when it counts most. Whats...
The Importance of Work Ethic in Maintaining Your Health To succeed at anything, you have to work for it. Nothing of value comes easy. Whether its a higher paying job, weight loss or muscle growth, the value of work ethic...
Even Muscles Work as a Team Much like a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link. Studies have shown, that in order to get the most out of a team effort, everyone must work as hard as they...
Why Stop Exercising? Over the years, my exercise habits have fluctuated (“Wait a minute” you say, “you work at a Personal Training studio! You can exercise whenever you want.” Trust me, after a 10 hour day, sometimes staying that extra...