Christian Agudelo, ACSM - CPT Strength training is important for weight loss because muscle helps you burn more calories. The more muscle you have on your body the higher your  metabolism. When doing cardio you are burning a good amount of calories. But when you stop and your heart rate comes down that high calorie burn stops. When you resistance train you are still...

Way to go Bonnie!!! Bonnie joined the FT Family just over a year ago and we couldn't be more proud of all the results she's attained and progress she's made! The thing we are most proud of is how much stronger she has gotten and how well she is moving through her workouts.   As a bonus, she has lost ove 27.5 inches off her body, lowered...

Why wait until January 1 to become focused on your health and wellness goals? If you’ve found the busyness of work, family, and life obligations have gotten in the way of your healthy objectives for the year, stop — right now — and take the steps to change course.

Christian Agudelo, ACSM - CPT For weight loss, experts recommend at least 30 to 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise three to five days a week. You can also  maximize your cardio sessions for better efficiency and faster gains by alternating and breaking up your days into high and low intensity training. By mixing it up you continue to keep your body guessing...

Proper posture means that when you are standing up, your ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and ears are in one straight line from the floor up. And that same alignment can apply from the hips up while you are sitting as well. Not only is it better for your bone and muscle health to stand up straight, it’s also a major confidence booster. Try these simple steps to improve your posture at home.

Christian Agudelo, ACSM - CPT The rate your body burns energy can be measured by calculating your RMR or Resting Metabolic Rate. Normal activity that isn’t associated with exercise but still burns calories are measured using your RMR. These numbers are then used to help calculate a healthy calorie goal needed to meet certain criteria such as weight loss or muscle...

Rather than saying “I’m going to lose 10 pounds this month,” why not focus on adding more healthy habits to your daily routine? These four wellness goals are a refreshing way to approach the next 30 days and beyond.

Christian Agudelo, ACSM - CPT Soreness from a workout will vary from person to person. Depending on the type of workout routine they are in and their overall conditioning, soreness can begin within 24-48 hours post workout. Some people experience a delayed onset muscle soreness which is typically after the second day post workout. Soreness is typical when beginning a new...

An overhead press is any movement where a weight is lifted onto the shoulders — be it a barbell, kettlebell, or small child — and then pressed straight up, in a direct line above the body.

Christian Agudelo, ACSM - CPT Knowing the differences between low back pain and typical muscle soreness is something everyone needs to be aware of, especially when starting a workout routine. Typically the symptoms are obvious for both, however many people seem to lean towards pain because they don’t truly understand the difference. Low back pain is usually long...