If you’re thinking about trying a new diet to improve your health, increase your energy and possibly even to lose weight, then you may want to consider The Human Instinct Diet. I have no idea if this term has been coined or copyrighted yet, it just sounds agreeable to me at this point. When you … Continue Reading
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Kettlebell Hell err Fun! :)
This is one of my favorite lower body workouts for those days when you don’t feel like moving around too much. All you need is a slant board or squat wedges, and a kettlebell or some dumbbells, and you’re good to go. A1. FHL Calf RaiseA2. Tibialis RaiseB1. Goblet SquatB2. Reverse SquatC1. RDLC2. Bridge For … Continue Reading
The Gear List: Home Gym Equipment Recommendation Guide
Whether you’re looking to make some needed upgrades to your personal training studio or you’re thinking of creating your own personal workout space at home, this list will provide some great ideas. We will only list the most important and effective exercise equipment and as newer and better products become available we’ll amend the list, … Continue Reading
What is Full Spectrum Personal Training?
Full Spectrum Personal Training is all about comprehensiveness and balance. A full spectrum personal trainer will be able to help you best by addressing all three basic aspects of your human self. You can think of these aspects as Fitness, Energy, Food or Exercise, Diet, Emotion etc. The fitness and food categories are relatively straightforward, … Continue Reading
Do You Even Sled? The Best Exercise for Your Knees and Ankles That You Never Knew About
If you’ve ever had nagging knee or ankle pain, please read on. If you’ve ever had surgery and/or therapy for a knee or ankle injury and still have nagging pain, please read on. If you do not yet have nagging knee or ankle pain but wish to “bulletproof” these areas so that you may be … Continue Reading
Dumbbell Hell err Fun! 3.0
This is another variation to my favorite upper body workout series for those days when you don’t feel like moving around too much. All you need is an adjustable bench and some dumbbells and you’re good to go. A1. Seated DB Arnold PressA2. DB PulloverB1. Seated DB Hammer CurlB2. DB Tri KickbackC1. DB Chest FlyC2. … Continue Reading
Is Your Winning Attitude Making You Lose?
Let’s get one thing straight. I am all for having a positive attitude. In my opinion, I think it’s the best way to “be” and it appears to be the most beneficial way to conduct your mind and your thinking process. In any situation, no matter how terrible, you have the choice to think pessimistically … Continue Reading
Discover Your True Core by Shifting Perspective
When someone asks if you have a strong core, you’re most likely to think about one specific region of your body, right? We used to call training this area “doing abs” and now a more popular term is “core work”. Without a doubt, this group of muscles is very important for performing most physical abilities. … Continue Reading
Dumbbell Hell err Fun! 2.0
This is another one of my favorite upper body workouts for those days when you don’t feel like moving around too much. All you need is an adjustable bench and some dumbbells and you’re good to go. A1. Incline DB Bench PressA2. DB Row (prone using incline)B1. Incline DB Biceps CurlB2. Lying DB Triceps ExtensionC1. … Continue Reading
Should You HIIT that Boot Camp? Matching the Right Exercise to Your Fitness Goals
One of the most challenging aspects of personal training is helping a new client overcome their preconceived beliefs about the advice they think they need. At least 90% of the new clients I have seen over the past 30 years have arrived with a clear set of ideas about what they should do to achieve … Continue Reading