Navy Seals are lean and mean… meaning, they are no nonsense! They train hard to condition their bodies to be in the absolute best shape of their kind! The Navy Seals focus on training muscles to failure. This can be a challenge at any level of fitness not just…
4-Week Marathon Training Guide How To Train For Your First Marathon: Week 3 - Okay runners! If you’re joining us for week three I’m assuming that you have taken the plunge and your marathon training is well under way. If not, keep reading and I hope that this information will serve you well when you are ready to get started.…
Introducing: Total Gym Row Trainer: Row training is all of the rage today. The Total Gym Row Trainer takes this rage to a whole new level of fun and excitement. If you want a superb cardio workout that trains the entire body, not just the legs, then it is time…
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PT Corner: Exercises Designed To Prevent Shin Splints. A few years ago while training for the Boston Marathon, I developed shin splints. I thought if I could just make it through the race I would then do everything I could to rid myself of shin splints, and prevent myself from getting them…
Transform Your Personal Dance Party into a Workout! How do you turn a dance move into an exercise and make it a workout? The answer is simple. Learn to let go, love what you are doing and keep repeating it. It’s kind of the same reason so many people…
Cramps – Causes and Prevention: Do you ever get a stitch in your side, or a pain in your leg that awakens you at night or during a workout? What are cramps and why do you get them? What are Cramps? Cramps are a sudden tightening of a muscle, which can be caused by several factors such as musculoskeletal, neurological, or…
4-Week Marathon Training Program How To Train For Your First Marathon: Week 1. The Benefits of Running: I must say that I have not always been a fan of running. I’ve run several races in search of the runners’ high, but have often been left feeling the aches and pains…
PT: Corner: Sprained Ankle? Exercises To Help You Bounce Back: Growing up I participated in both Irish Dancing and Soccer. Each requires a good deal of ankle strength and stability, neither of which I possessed. The result was chronic ankle sprains, which eventually landed me in surgery to stabilize them.…
Using The Total Gym To Help Joint Pain: Do you ever hear yourself or others say, “I used to run/hike/jog/walk, but my knees (or hips) are too bad?” Why can some individuals continue to exercise in high-impact activities like running and hiking, while others can’t? Joint health is multifactorial. It is dependent on, but not limited to the following factors: The activities an…
How To Restart and Continue Your Exercise Routine: Starting (or even re-starting) any kind of program or practice can be challenging, especially a physical workout or exercise regime. Whether you’re a seasoned gym veteran who has been out of practice, those who want to get back into shape, men…