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Customized Personal Training

Posted: 01/04/2011

We all see the infomercials... Lose 20lbs in 30 days with no exercise.  Abs in six minutes a day.  Strong, muscular arms, with 3 easy payments of $19.99.  Shake your belly fat away... I could go on and on! So how can these products sell so well?People are always looking for the easy way out.  The truth of the matter is it takes hard work and dedication...

"Shorter Days? More Vitmain D!!"

Posted: 10/24/2011

It's that time of the year again.  It's dark when you leave for work, and dark on your drive home.  Catching some rays just is not in your Fall schedule!  Don't worry though, we can counteract some of the negative affects of little sunlight.There are many changes to the environment that we must deal with.  Everyone knows they should be exercising, eating correctly,...

Preventing Osteoporosis

Posted: 10/14/2011

As we age, the threat of osteoporosis becomes increasingly realistic.  One of the ways we can delay the process is by resistance training.  Most people know this, but do they know what TYPE of resistance training they should perform? Any resistance training is going to be beneficial.  However, training that compresses the spine will have a greater effect on fighting...

Posture Posture Posture!!!

Posted: 07/05/2011

With all the driving, sitting at a computer, and hunched over positions we put ourselves in on a daily basis, its no wonder seeing a pair of "slumped" over shoulders is the norm!  Usually from being in this position, the pecs become extremely tight, and we don't develop the upper back musculature to help "pull" the shoulder blades back.  Incorporating a specific stretch...

Foam Roll!!

Posted: 06/07/2011

Foam rolling has recently become a standard in today's fitness industry for its numerous benefits ranging from increased mobility to injury prevention.Foam rolling before a training session can help with breaking up scar tissue and improving blood flow to the muscles, priming them for movement.  You can also benefit from rolling after a training session to help aid in recovery.Think...

Beach Ready Routine!!!

Posted: 05/31/2011

It is that time of the year again! Warm weather and the beach!  Want to look your best and feel great at the same time?  Add in some full body circuit training to increase muscle size, definition, and leanness.  While it is nice to isolate certain muscle groups every now and again, completing full body workouts increases EPOC (excess post oxygen consumption), which...

Athletic Core

Posted: 05/03/2011

The "core" is the bodies foundation of strength.  It is no wonder that all of the recent buzz in the fitness industry is on how to build a strong, athletic core.  Not only will a flat, hard stomach look good, it will also prevent lower back issues and increase performance.  Here is a sample of a core circuit that will help you in your quest for a more functional...

ABS-olutely

Posted: 04/05/2011

Beach season is approaching!!  Time to flatten that stomach, not just for looks, but also for injury prevention.  The core musculatures function is to RESIST rotation, flexion, and extension.  Therefore, we need to train it that way!  Here is a sample circuit you can try, it targets the midsection the "correct" way"Plank (for as long as you can hold correct...

Posture Correction

Posted: 03/29/2011

With all the driving, sitting at a computer, and hunched over positions we put ourselves in on a daily basis, its no wonder seeing a pair of "slumped" over shoulders is the norm!  Usually from being in this position, the pecs become extremely tight, and we don't develop the upper back musculature to help "pull" the shoulder blades back.  Incorporating a specific stretch...

Acupuncture

Posted: 03/22/2011

Acupuncture is a Chinese medical practice that uses long, thin needles for therapeutic purposes or to help alleviate the affects of various ailments.  Along with helping the treatment of back pain, neck, and migraines, acupuncture has been shown to help with insomnia, anxiety, digestive problems, chronic pain, and even infertility (1).  The belief of acupuncturists...