Exercise and Weight Loss Does exercise help one lose weight? Yes and no. One of the most common questions ia about exercise and weight loss. Someone starts exercising is for a desire to lose weight. Yet, if we truly look at how and why our body stores fat, you see that exercise is not an…
DetailsThe key to any successful exercise program is consistency and a gradual increase in the pace and/or resistance. Exercise has to be progressive to continually yield a return. The rule of thumb is if exercise is easy then it probably isn’t doing much to change your body. If your exercise program includes walking, walk farther,…
DetailsNo, people do not “need” to take periods of time off from working out if they are doing it correctly. If someone is routinely using a progressive overload program such as strength training, getting adequate rest between workouts and seeing positive results, then there should not be a reason to take a break. However, if…
DetailsThis soreness you may feel is called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and is experienced by many that have started a new exercise program. The soreness results from high force production when an exercise is new or a when a load is greater than normal. During eccentric muscle contractions (in which the muscle lengthens), small…
DetailsMany people believe the key to a flat stomach is performing multiple sets of different abdominal exercises. However, research has proven you can NOT spot reduce body-fat around your waist by exercising that area. The key to shedding that unwanted belly fat is reducing your daily calorie intake. You can not out exercise a bad…
DetailsThe key to sticking to an exercise program is keeping the frequency to something that is manageable. Most people think they need more exercise than they actually do and end up spending needless hours in the gym. Exercise should not take up that much time. It’s like brushing your teeth. Make it a priority, do…
DetailsThe answer is “no”, you don’t. The purpose of working with a trainer is to help you achieve a higher level of fitness than you could on your own. Your trainer will assess your current fitness level in your first session and move you slowly and safely toward your goals.
What Should People Look Out For When Hiring A Personal Trainer? When hiring a personal trainer, just because they look the part doesn’t mean they know what they are doing. Ask questions. If the conversation begins with a sales pitch for a weight-loss shake or other product-line, end the conversation and look for someone else.…
DetailsThere isn’t anyone that couldn’t benefit from having a personal trainer. However, those that will benefit the most are the people that truly want to change and are willing to do the hard work required. These people will get the best results because they listen, value the knowledge and expertise of the trainer and allow…
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The Benefits of Strength Training There are numerous benefits to strength training regularly, particularly as you grow older. It can be very powerful in reducing the signs and symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic conditions, among them: arthritis diabetes osteoporosis obesity back pain depression Arthritis Relief Tufts University recently completed a strength-training program with older…
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