I prefer to have trainees perform chin ups (supinated grip) to pull ups (pronated grip) since this puts the biceps in a stronger position making the upper arm less of a “weak link” in the exercise. The grip is roughly...
“Strength and Fitness for a Lifetime: How We Train Now” “Strength and Fitness for a Lifetime: How We Train Now” is a collection of more than 40 individuals from across the country who have shared how they have fine-tuned their...
High Intensity Strength Training in Nonagenarians Muscle dysfunction and associated mobility impairment, common among the frail elderly, increase the risk of falls, fractures, and functional dependency. Therefore, it is important for nonagenarians to gently increase their strength through an appropriate...
Obese Seniors are Best Served with a Diet-Exercise Combo For obese seniors, studies have now found that dieting and exercise together are more effective at improving physical performance and reducing frailty than either alone. The research, by a team at...
Join Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio this Saturday, May 15 from 11am-4pm at the Health and Wellness Event at Eileen Fisher in Suburban Square – Ardmore. Dwayne Wimmer, owner and personal trainer at Vertex Fitness in Bryn Mawr, will speak on the benefits...
The Heart Hazards of Running a Marathon Running for exercise is a great way to get the heart pumping and keep it healthy, but new research reveals that long-distance racing can take a toll, especially in those who aren’t fit....
Activity Level Predicts Heart Disease In Women Research suggests that a woman’s level of physical activity is a better sign than body weight of existing coronary artery disease and future heart problems. The study, which appeared in the September 8...
Strength Training For Women: Why Women Don’t Bulk Up From Strength Training On the topic of strength training for women, one of the most infamous questions that personal trainers and fitness coaches receive from women again and again: Will strength...
The Correct Weight Training and Exercise Repetitions A full range repetition should be taken through the complete range of joint movement in a slow controlled manner, if the weight is so heavy so you have to jerk it bounce...
Fueling your workout! Have you ever had a day exercising where you just have zero energy? No matter how bad you want to workout you just don’t have it in you. You will try and try but you just seem...