Do you want to start going to the gym but don't know where to even start? If you said yes, then this article is for you! As a personal trainer, I love these 5 beginner exercises to help clients get started! Walking Lunges Visualize standing on a train track and each foot is on one rail. …
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 …
Are You Doing Squats Wrong?
Chances are, at one point you have incorporated squats into your workout routine. Squats don’t necessarily require any extra equipment, so they can be done anywhere. The movement itself isn’t that complicated so most people have some idea on how to do it. However, this doesn’t mean that you have the …
Labor Day: The Why + The Workout!
Not being from here, sometimes it still surprises me how crazy Delawareans are about the beach. If you live in Delaware, I'm going to guess that the odds of you being at the beach this weekend to celebrate Labor Day are...rather high. If that's the case - good for you! I hope you get all the …
Exercises For Strong Arms – Part 2
Huzzah, the follow up Strong Arms post! If you didn't read Exercises For Strong Arms - Part 1, check it out here: guads.org Do these exercises on their own or paired with those in Part 1 and give those limbs some love! 6. Dumbbell Row Holding a dumbbell in one hand with your other hand …
Exercises For Strong Arms – Part 1
Have you ever carried groceries up the stairs and thought to yourself, “Man, I wish I had stronger arms so this was easier”? Well, this blog post is for you! Toning and strengthening your arms can be as easy as repeating a few simple exercises over the course of a few weeks. Here are ten exercises …
“Ask the Trainer”: Cardio or Weights First?
Did you just start your fitness journey? Or are you thinking about getting started? If so, you might have a couple (or a ton) of questions about working out, exercise, and gym routines. This is totally normal! We all have to start somewhere - right? That's why we've rounded up the most popular …
Your Guide to Staying Fit While on Vacation
Whether you're visiting family, hitting the beach, or going abroad, you might not have access to the fully loaded gym you're used to. Vacations are meant for resting your body, relaxing, and indulging a bit! However, if you just have to get a workout in or you'll go insane (like me), there are some …