One of my goals in writing this blog (and in being a personal trainer for that matter) is to help educate people on how to best take care of their bodies. It is important to me that my clients not only work hard and see results, but maybe more so that they learn more about their bodies and what makes it tick. The end result is hopefully someone who is self-motivated and educated to the point where my service is no longer needed. Continue reading
This is the first of a two part blog focused on the benefits of resistance (weight) training. Part 1 will focus on the fat burning properties of resistance training, while part two will cover a range of topics around mobility and disease prevention.
A common misconception among those starting on the journey of a fit and healthy lifestyle is that you only lift weights if you want to be a bodybuilder. Inevitably that leads them straight to the treadmill for hours on end. While this isn’t the worst thing in the world and there is known benefit to the cardiovascular system (heart health, oxygen uptake, etc.) from prolonged, light to moderate exertion on a treadmill, bike or walking, it is not the most efficient use of your exercise time. Continue reading
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