Thanksgiving Day is here! A day to relax, eat great food, watch football, and connect with your family. I know there is a ton to do prepping food, getting the house ready, or planning to get ahead of the traffic to get to your delicious dinner. I know what you’re thinking, though, “When will I have …
Sets and Reps and Weights – Oh My!
I have a question for you: What are your fitness goals? Do you want to gain muscle? Increase your strength? Build endurance? These are questions you need to ask yourself while designing your workout program. The exercises you do and the reps/sets you complete play a huge role in your fitness journey …
Starting Your Fitness Journey
Starting your fitness journey can be an overwhelming process. From making sure you know what you are doing to finding a gym that is right for you. As for finding the right gym for you, make sure you are choosing one that matches your personality. Finding the right gym for you will help you feel at …
Plyometric Power
Pump up the power of your workouts with plyometrics! Plyometric exercises, which is just a fancy term for jump training, enhances explosiveness, power, and body control. They're a great way to implement some cross-training into your workout routine. They also help you become a better athlete by …
Advice From A Personal Trainer
From all of the advice you've been given over the years, whether or not you asked for it, some of it may be worthwhile to listen to, but how do you determine which is and which isn't? Being a personal trainer, I’m always walking around the gym and hearing a ton of conversations about what you should …
Design Your Own Circuit Workout
When I don’t know what kind of workout I feel like doing, my go to is always a circuit training workout. I’ve started to come up with my own right before I workout based on what I want to focus on that day. The best part is, there’s no right or wrong way to do this! If you’re short on time, you …
Want Stronger Glutes?
Haven't you heard? Glutes are the new abs! They're all the rage these days. But there's more to strong glutes than meets the eye. A strong gluteus maximus reduces your risk for injuries of the knee, lower back, hamstrings, and groin. If you play sports, strong glutes help you accelerate, decelerate, …
Full Body Lift: The Best Bang for Your Buck
To be get fit you don't need to be in the gym every single day of the week! Most people believe that to get in shape, you have to focus one body part a day, which is a routine called “Splits”. This means that you split up your body parts and designate a whole workout to one specific area. What if I …