Apr 16
There are two primary forms of stretching we use with our personal training clients: dynamic and static. Dynamic stretching is performed before exercise. Dynamic stretching can be defined as the act of moving through full ranges of motion to create short, repeated stretches that prepare the body for exercise. A few examples include arm circles, …
Mar 30
Commonly seen Lower-body exercises at the gym might include squats, lunges, and leg presses. However, one overlooked movement that is critical not only for refining lower-body strength but also for reinforcing the structural integrity of the stabilizing muscles of the hips, knees, and ankles is side-to-side movement. The lateral split squat targets lower-extremity muscles involved …
Nov 28
“Oh my goodness, those shoes are adorable.” This is one of the many comments I hear when I eavesdrop on conversations among patrons and passersby when I’m out to dinner or grocery shopping with my wife. Indeed, she is a true fashionista at heart, and you’ll usually find her dressed to the nines seven days …
Jul 02
Our knees are one of the most critically important components of our bodies, allowing us to perform a vast number of human functions throughout the experiences we participate in while we exist on Earth. Along with the ability to eat, breathe, see, and hear, humans are granted an ability that we depend on more than …
Feb 01
“It’s basically bone-on-bone and there’s nothing I can do.” said Alphonse during his initial consultation. “The doctors told me that I’m old and all my cartilage is gone. So, I’m probably going to have to get knee replacements and give up hiking, golfing, and hunting.” Alphonse reached out to utilize our personal training services to …
Aug 08
A productive and enjoyable experience to our everyday lives is what most of us strive to achieve after we wake up in the morning. A critically important factor to a fulfilling day is our physical well-being. We can have a to-do list with the power to supercharge our world. However, we cannot make these life-enhancing …
Jun 01
Hinges, knobs, handles, screws, nuts, and bolts are instruments used throughout our daily lives. We see them as we open doors to our homes and cars. Metal hinges held on by screws attaching doors to planks of wood ensure a door operates efficiently. Handles attached to our kitchen utensil drawers are fastened by screws. The …
Jan 27
Our glorious holiday season has wrapped up as December shifts to the beginning of January. Historically, January offers grey and cloudy skies. Peering out the window, we aren’t granted the bright blue sky and warm days we get in spring and summer. The cold, foggy morning brings us consistent bouts of rain. Bleak wet environments …
Jan 10
Year 2020 is underway, and the new year resolutions are in full force. What better way to make a new year’s resolution than focusing on the health of your body and mind? Eating healthier foods, staying away from sweets, laying off booze, and making it to the gym are all fantastic methods to reinforce the …
Dec 24
There’s no better feeling than finishing an exercise session that challenges your patience and will. Exercise routines such as resistance training, Pilates, or Yoga put demands your body that take true perseverance to complete. The sweat, increased body temperature, and heavy breathing feel good after devoting an hour of valuable time to improve our lifetime …
