How to get a great workout without equipment or a gym membership. There are many excuses that we use not to go to the gym.…
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Stretching Specifics for Personal Trainers
Stretching … when to do it, what type to do and why. This can be a complex and even debatable topic, but stretching and flexibility…
READ MOREIntensity: The Most Important Part of a Fitness Routine
In my humble opinion, intensity is the most important aspect of a fitness routine. It is what separates an average workout from a great workout.…
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Cross-Training to Improve Fitness and Decrease Injury
All too often people want to do only one type of exercise. Runners increase their running mileage. Cyclists bike outside and in spin class. Yoga…
READ MOREExercises To Get You Ready For Black Friday
Thanksgiving is the time of year when families get together, share in giant meals, and we are reminded of all the things that we are…
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What is the SAID Principle?
There is little room for argument that every sport poses its own unique demands. So in order to improve skills unique to a particular sport, it’s best to practice the moves used in that sport. That is the concept behind the Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (SAID) principle.
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If the Shoe Fits, Wear It–or Don’t: Transitioning to Barefoot Running
Most avid runners will describe their chosen sport as liberating, challenging, a great way to commune with nature and, most of all, simplistic in its equipment requirements. One can just don a pair of high-quality running shoes and hit the open road. Or might it be even easier than that? In recent years, a debate has begun to surface regarding the most optimal choice of footwear when running.
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Balance and Exercise
According to Mayoclinic.com; “Balance exercises can help you maintain your balance – and confidence – at any age. Balance exercises can also help prevent falls and improve your coordination.
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Stretching and Improving Flexiblity, Pt. 2
In the second part of this article, we will discuss static, PNF, and reciprocal inhibition techniques for improving flexibility through stretching.
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Stretching and Improving Flexibility
Flexibility training should be an integral part of a complete exercise program that includes a combination of activities to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength and muscle…
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Understanding Hip Flexion
Article compliments of Personal Training on the Net. A recent post on my web site forum made me realize that often a short answer to a complicated question doesn’t work. A few of my readers seemed to think that all of the recent talk about a weak psoas muscle or an under-active psoas muscle might just be people being trendy. I strongly disagree.
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Speed Makes The Difference
We’ve all heard the adage that “speed kills.” Speed can be the difference in wins and losses. It can be the difference in making or…
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