So you’ve made the decision to start a fitness program but you do not want to join the local gym or fitness center. This is one of the most common questions I receive from clients who are just getting started. Below I have listed several pieces of fitness equipment that most everyone can afford…
One of the first things that you need to understand is that the body is extremely adaptable. As a Fitness Trainer one of the first things I need to do is to understand what a client wants to achieve from their exercise program. If my client wants a healthier life style but does not…
So you are looking to build lean muscle mass and strength but haven’t had any luck. First understand that you are not alone. There are many people that share your frustrations. But be rest assured that all of your sweat and hard work will pay off. There are so many workout programs out there…
High Intensity Interval Training is a type of cardiovascular training in which the participant performs short periods of intense cardiovascular exercise with periods of less intense cardiovascular exercise. HIIT training is extremely demanding when performed correctly. Most HIIT sessions last approximately 30 minutes depending on the participant’s fitness level. HIIT training will help improve…
You have finally made the decision that you are going to start a fitness program. Great! Now what? There are many reasons why people decide to start a fitness program. Your Doctor has told you that you need more exercise, you have stood by while a family member became less independent as they aged,…
Those who wish to Build Muscle Fast are routinely derailed by the amount of time it takes. You go to the gym on a regular basis adding weight to every exercise but yet you are not seeing the results that you thought you would see. You follow all of the advice you read in…
Every professional has their opinion about when is the best time to do cardio in order to burn the most fat. There is first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, later in the evening, or anytime. In this article I will address this common question using scientific fact. So you have started…
For those of you who are starting a fitness program you probably have a million fitness questions. You are not alone. There are so many different aspects to becoming more fit, stronger, building more muscle, losing fat, and having better health that you could spend thousands of hours learning and still not have an…
If you are like most people starting out with an exercise program then you may not quite understand what your Target Heart Rate is and why it’s important. Most Health and Fitness Experts recommend that you exercise within 55% to 85% of your Target Heart Rate in order to get the best results from…
Do you know what body type you are? If you are not reaching your fitness goals it may be that your training is not matching your body type. There are 3 type of body types Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph. The idea that human body types are genetically pre-set into one of three camps is…