
Preparing for the Appalachian Trail: Event vs. Training
Mentally and Physically Training for the Trail I find it difficult to describe the training plan I established to thru hike the Appalachian Trail (AT).…
READ MOREMentally and Physically Training for the Trail I find it difficult to describe the training plan I established to thru hike the Appalachian Trail (AT).…
READ MOREPersonal trainers would benefit from knowing the value of Kegel exercises for their clients. Kegels are an exercise that strengthens the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic…
READ MOREWhen you become a personal trainer, your primary objective is to ensure your clients achieve their fitness goals safely and effectively. An essential step in…
READ MOREPush-ups feel so good. The work to your shoulders, arms, and back all the while working your core, toning glutes, lengthening our chronically tight iliopsoas/hip…
READ MORE“Do you make up this workout as you go?” (A client asked me this question mid-way through one of our regular sessions.) “No,” I replied, slightly…
READ MOREVirtual personal training has become fitness revolution. It’s convenience-based fitness for clients to access a trainer or instructor online instead of commuting to a facility.…
READ MOREMaximizing results in the gym may seem all about how many grueling hours we exercise. However, new research indicates that we can train smarter instead…
READ MOREDiet culture is loud. It’s pervasive. It’s promoted and celebrated by individuals who are (mostly) not heavily credentialed and who make a linear connection between…
READ MOREExercises that deliver the most value are my favorite exercises for clients (as well as for my own training). These exercises are typically simple in…
READ MOREWhen seeking out a personal trainer, it is necessary for potential clients to feel confident that they will be training with the best fit. Below…
READ MOREJust as we can become bored with our own workout programs, our clients can, too! It’s important to keep things fresh, fun, and innovative –…
READ MOREIf you do something long enough, it will eventually stick with you. This goes for not-so-beneficial choices like watching TV all day, every day, or…
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