The Training Blog
Nutrition & Personal Training in Wilmington
Most of the time when we talk about goals, we think or write down the things we will be doing to get what we one day want or desire. For example, it’s common for someone to say “I will eat better.” It is stated as something that is going to be a change from where […]
Expectations For A Personal Trainer
Some people don’t know what to expect with a personal trainer. Possibly they had bad experiences in the past with training, or possibly they tried training in groups or with friends before and were unhappy with the process and results. Working in a group or with friends is very different from having your own personal […]
Planning for Threshold Breakthroughs
For those in pursuit of healthy living, breakthroughs come in many shapes and sizes. Diets and gym routines can be hard, but a personal trainer is there to help you strategize and maximize your efforts to produce the best results. While it is true you are only in competition with yourself, you should never feel […]
How Seniors Can Benefit from a Personal Trainer
As we age, health and fitness can easily fall from the top of our priorities. Certainly many things vie for our time and attention and getting to the gym can be difficult. Past injuries and pre-existing conditions can add to anyone’s hesitancy in going to the gym, but these are also the very reasons why […]
Every spring we see magazines, TV, and social media talking about stars and influencers alike, all preparing for their summer bodies. Around the same time we start to think of ways in which we can tone up, become more firm, and get ready for that time of year when bikinis and board-shorts reign supreme. A […]
Returning to the Gym Post Pregnancy
The time right after giving birth can be delicate for many reasons. New mothers not only share in the juggling of needs of the family’s latest arrival, but also must adjust to the ways in which their bodies will recuperate and change postpartum. Baby Steps Just as each new baby will learn to walk step […]
When people have success with a diet or exercise routine, the question almost always comes up as to whether or not they will “keep it off.” This is an understandable question because many short term fixes and exercise shortcuts do not last. Personal trainers, however, are not a quick fix, or some miracle cure. Trainers […]
Sometimes the biggest obstacle standing in between us and our fitness goals isn’t an overloaded work schedule or past injury. Sometimes the obstacle standing in our way is the thought that the level of fitness we’ve always wanted, the optimal health and wellness we desire so deeply, just isn’t for us. These thoughts can snowball […]
The short answer is yes. As the saying goes, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail, and nowhere is that more true than when it comes to your diet throughout the week. Preparing all your meals for the week ahead will ensure you stay on track and meet your calorie and macro goals […]
In most traditional workouts at the gym, whether it’s leg day or chest day, abs are usually worked in at the end. This is a good thing because that means your abs are getting worked every day you train, but that doesn’t mean this core muscle group doesn’t deserve its own full day. An entire […]
Anything worthwhile certainly takes time. As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day and the same will be true for the body or level of health and fitness you desire too. It’s understandable that sometimes we find ourselves feeling discouraged if things are taking too long, but so long as we keep the […]
In the gym, success can mean many different things to many different people. For those recovering from injuries or surgeries, success can mean working out in a safe manner with a full range of motion. For those starting from scratch, it can mean establishing a regular routine that will yield results over time. For those […]
Your Greatest Asset in the Gym
If someone were to ask you what your greatest asset was in the gym, what would be your reply? Would you list the time you go in or the type of equipment they have? Maybe you would cite cleanliness of the gym itself or the overall vibe of the people who work and train there. […]
Our bodies are incredibly complex, durable, ever-changing machines. As we age our bodies change. This is a truth seen from the youngest of us to the oldest. We evolve through different stages in our lives and the strengths and abilities of our body change along with those stages. With those changes, invariably comes the occasional […]
Kaizen, A Mentality, & The Power of Incremental Improvement
In Japan a popular life philosophy that is utilized in everything from business to sports is the concept of Kaizen. The Japanese word translates to “a good change,” and the concept is very simple. The guiding principle of the philosophy is to take one small step every day towards a larger goal (even if that […]
