Extra weight isn't going to just fall off while you’re sitting in front of the television, and your pecks aren't going to get any firmer unless you put in the work. No matter how bad you want to get fit, lacing up those sneakers and hitting the gym isn’t always as easy as it seems. While it can certainly be challenging, finding workout motivation is important if you want to see your fitness goals come to life. (more…)
You work out, you watch what you eat, and yet those spare tires around your waist aren't going anywhere. You've got stubborn belly fat, but you don't have to live with it. Learn 5 lifestyle changes to make to lose stubborn belly fat. (more…)
So, you just signed up for your first group fitness session. Congratulations, you are doing something that will benefit your physical and mental health and wellbeing. While you are excited about your upcoming first class, you may be experiencing a few butterflies in your stomach as well. If you can relate to this scenario, adhere to the following five tips to make your first group exercise class successful. (more…)
For many parents, raising teenagers is one of the most challenging tasks of their lifetimes. If you are the parent of teens, you probably strive to do everything in your power to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. One of the best things you can do for your teens is to encourage them to work out regularly. The following 5 reasons teenagers need regular exercise are crucial to your kids’ overall wellbeing. (more…)
While I was attending a dinner this weekend, one of my friends asked me a question that shouldn’t have stopped me in my tracks. It was a simple question that didn’t require a difficult or elaborate answer. But nonetheless, it stumped me, because my fitness-saturated brain wanted to give him every bit of information at once to help. And ultimately all he needed was a simple guide. He asked me, “Where do I start?” He wanted to start working out, start losing weight and feel better. And he was coming to me feeling somewhat overwhelmed and confused. And I didn’t
As we get older, we sometimes tend to decrease the amount of physical activity in our lives. For instance, we may start abandoning a morning walk around our neighborhood, a weekly game of golf with our buddies, or even a weekly trip to the grocery store. This troubling phenomena is due to a variety of factors including declining health. However, regular exercise is vital for people of all age groups. Seniors can especially benefit from making frequent trips to the gym. To maximize the enjoyment of our golden years, the following 5 reasons to exercise regularly shouldn’t be ignored. (more…)
I’ve seen as many clients in a clinical therapy setting as I have in a personal training setting. And most of my clients in both settings have benefitted from following a consistent fitness routine. This is probably one of the reasons I love being a therapist and a personal trainer. Taking care of your body via healthy eating and consistent exercise can be a big mood booster, so much so that I’ve seen it replace the need to take medications in several of my clients. (Please check with your physician if you’re contemplating stopping your prescribed medicine.) (more…)
