Posts Tagged ‘strength training’
You’ve seen them in the gym for years, but if you’ve never stopped to grab those giant ropes and see what you’re made of, now is the time to add this workout to your routine. Not only does it look impressive, but it’s an incredibly effective full body workout. It helps increase core strength, provides […]
Round and Round We Go! Circuit Training 101
If you’ve participated in a group exercise class at any gym in the past 5 years, it’s possible you did some type of circuit training. Circuit training is when you cycle through a series of different exercises (anywhere from 5 to 10) that strategically work different muscle groups, with no break in between. Sound fun? […]
Strength work on the bar!!!
Why Everyone Needs a Good Ab Routine
You don’t have to be a body builder or completely six-pack obsessed to be concerned about a decent ab routine. The truth is that everyone needs to focus on core strength for general wellness and the laundry list as to why it’s so important is pretty long. (This includes anything from improving your posture to […]
Trainers working with their clients! Getting better every session.
It’s Time to Step Up to the Barre
Just like with the fashion and technology industries, every year the fitness industry is presented with a new and exciting exercise trend that you just have to try. Whether it’s flipping large tires, working with resistance bands, swinging the kettlebell or trying your hand at HIIT, it’s safe to say that every year we see […]
Getting Strong Quads and Shoulders!!
Dumbbell Thruster’s are a high intensity movement with low impact on the joints.
Strength Training for Bone Health
For those of you that are new to strength training, you may not be aware that your muscles aren’t the only things to reap the benefits of this type of training. Studies show that regularly lifting weights can help you build strong bones, which can protect against osteoporosis-related fractures in the future. Over an extended […]
Personal Training and Group Training
Working on some Complex Movements
Everybody Jump! Building Muscle with Plyometrics
When we were kids, jumping was a normal part of life. We were jumping rope, jumping on a trampoline or doing jumping jacks in gym class. We were doing plyometrics without even knowing it! Plyometrics, which is basically jump training, is a powerful aerobic exercise that helps increase your speed, endurance, and strength. A plyometric […]
It’s no secret that we all struggle with different problem areas, those areas on the body where stubborn fat seems to accumulate (thighs, waist, neck, back, etc.). Where we store body fat can vary depending on age, sex, hormone levels, genetics and lifestyle. Getting rid of that stubborn fat on any part of the body […]
Great exercise for a warm up or for anyone wanting glute and hip work!
The past few months have really been a doozy for some of us when it comes to keeping up a normal fitness routine. (What does normal even mean these days?) Between juggling remote learning for school kids, constant readjustments in work and recreation to account for COVID-19 compliance and then the stress of it all, […]
