Want a break from a busy fitness center or gym but still looking to get in a great workout? Here is a great way to get a full body workout that you will love to do. Slam Ball exercises are a great way to get work your arms, abdominals, gluts, calves, and back. Slam…
One of the most asked questions that I get from those starting an exercise program is how often should I workout? Exercise frequency is dependent on a number of factors; the biggest factor being how much time that you have to exercise. When your daily schedule is cluttered with work, kids, chores, and extra…
When creating an exercise program for anyone who is looking to increase their overall strength and lose body fat you must include the deadlift. Unfortunately the deadlift is one of the most over looked exercises for those wanting to increase their overall strength and lose body fat. The reasons for this could range from…
Over my many years of training clients I have noticed one popular reason why people do not start a healthy exercise and diet program; they do not know where to begin. The internet has provided tons and tons of information about health and fitness. Unfortunately after 30 minutes of searching for the information you…
One of the biggest questions I get asked during my consultations with women is what are the best exercises for women to lose fat? Although this question comes mostly from women I know it is also a concern for many men. Most people take up an exercise program because they want to look better…
Having a killer body will not happen overnight but if you follow these fitness tips you will quickly be on your way to be the envy of those around you. Choosing the right type of weight, or resistance, training One of the most important ways of getting that killer body is to make sure…
Ever since I have been involved with Personal Training I have spoken with women who want to lose their belly fat but do not want to grow big muscles. I believe this is one of the biggest reasons why most women steer away from training with weights and stick to aerobic exercises and join…
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…
I have written in the past that 1 pound of fat equals 3500 calories. I recently told you that by just reducing 500 calories per day for 1 week will allow you to drop 1 pound of body weight (500 x 7=3500 calories or 1 pound). Metabolism is the physical and chemical processes by…
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…