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 the proper breathing technique will help. The exercise to work my chest muscles was difficult.…
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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 make us fat. Newsflash: They won’t. You need carbs for energy and of course deprivation…
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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 routine was walking at Valley Forge. So, I bought a bottle of Voss water I…
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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. Here are a couple of tips on how to handle those issues. One of the…
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Meet Brad Pursell My name is Brad Pursell, I am a Summer Intern at Vertex Fitness. I just finished my sophomore year at Endicott College, located in Beverly, Mass. I am currently in the exercise science program and may look to pursue a degree in physical therapy after graduation. Endicott requires 3 internships, 2-120-hour internships…
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Are Sports Drinks Better Than Water When Exercising? What drink is best for getting and staying hydrated during exercise? Should you choose water? Are sports drinks best? The debate concerning sports drinks vs water as the better exercise drink concerns a number of factors, the most important of which is proper hydration. When exercising, the human body loses more…
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Muscle and Function: The Gastrocnemius The Gastrocnemius is a bipennate muscle that originates on the lateral and medial condyles of the femur. It runs down the back of the leg and invests into the Achilles tendon and inserts into the calcaneus. It is the most superficial muscle of the lower leg. Because it crosses two joints, it…
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Detox Diet Myths Busted A detox diet is touted as a way to remove toxins from the body. Specific detox diets vary — but typically a period of fasting is followed by a strict diet of raw vegetables, fruit and fruit juices, and water. In addition, some detox diets advocate using herbs and other supplements along with…
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The Goal – Session 2.4 When I went to a concert recently, my goal was to dress to impress. It was a new experience for me and knowing my singing image, I knew my outfit required me wearing my skinny leather pants. I bought them three years ago and never wore them before. I slipped…
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The Leg Press The Leg Press is the exercise most responsible for the famed Vertex Shuffle. But despite its reputation, it is one of the most productive exercises in the studio. The Leg Press is an exercise that works the muscles around the hip, knee and ankle joints. At the hip joint, the movement is hip…
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