Total Gym Workout Program For Kids The American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend at least 60 minutes of activity per day, with strength and bone building activities at least 3 times a week. As easy as this may sound, the reality is that children’s recess at school…
Bodyweight Exercise Anatomy: The Advantage of Bodyweight Resistance exercises are designed to help increase muscle strength and size. Typically, people lift heavy weights (dumbbells, barbells, plates, weight stacks, medicine balls or kettlebells) to provide resistance in pushing and pulling exercises so the muscles work harder and hypertrophy faster. Water…
Build Cardiovascular Endurance So you’ve decide you want to get into shape. Mentally committing is a big first step. Your next step is to define what that means and then take action. Getting “fit” or “toned” or into “shape” can mean different things to different people. Take some time and…
https://youtu.be/V4e21wZ2DPE Total Gym for Runners and Walkers Whether you’re a leisurely stroller, treadmill treader, or competitive track athlete, running and walking are great forms of cardiovascular exercise and they’re essential to fulfilling an active lifestyle. Regardless of your size, age or fitness level, the benefits from adding the Total Gym to your cardio workouts will help you improve performance, increase stamina and prevent injury. So to complement your next run or walk, whether it’s on a treadmill, track, or neighborhood street, try these targeted exercises using…
Get Your Sexy Flat Belly Back After Pregnancy – Part 1: May 2nd my round belly was one of the amazements as it represented the little one that was soon to make his way into the world. May 3rd, well my belly was not so amazing anymore for it was…
Looking for a little snack that won’t blow your diet? Sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up, especially if you’re working long hours or working out extra hard and find that your lunch isn’t quite keeping you full until supper. If you're a weight watcher, or trying to lose weight, then it’s especially…
Did you know that there are over 270,000 fitness professionals in the US and this number is estimated to grow to 338,000 by 2018!? I am honored and lucky to be one of these professionals! In a continuously evolving industry of trends, positions, or obligations, my fitness title has changed…
Your Guide to Men’s Workout Gear Trends, Fall / Winter 2016: Gone are the days when a guy can head to the gym in a pair of fleece sweatpants and a t-shirt. Today’s workout clothes are all about climate control, stink patrol, muscle support, and of course, showing off…
What is Functional Fitness? Functional Fitness is form of training which has become popular in the last few years. It can be a very powerful way to improve your fitness as well as the movements in your day to day life. Functional fitness trains the patterns of your movements to work together…
Healthy Eating 101 As a nutritionist, it’s hard to go anywhere where people don’t want to pick your brain – on the airplane, at the grocery store, standing in line at the movies! Over time I have found that most people have the same burning questions and, unfortunately, the same…