If you haven’t realized it by now, overcoming obstacles is much easier if you set a goal. That has never been more true than when it comes to exercise and getting in shape. It’s just humane nature to push yourself harder and further toward something if you have some idea of just what that something is.
Do I need to stretch before exercise of after? You definitely need to stretch after exercise, since resistance training decreases flexibility over time if done alone without the counter balance of stretching.
I seem to be constantly struggling to change how the majority of the population views body weight. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard something along the lines of “I’ve dropped two pant sizes but I haven’t lost any weight...”
While some injuries we have no control over, many others we can do something about simply by preparing well. By that I mean...
These days with so many forms of exercise and fitness training available, it can be difficult deciding what to choose, not to mention what will work the best for you.
If some of you find it difficult to get motivated to workout, maybe you need to try a different approach. Rather than spend these nice days in a gym, try mixing it up by getting out in the fresh air...
With everything that is going on the world, it may seem that our day-to-day lives are no longer as important as they once were. Or it may even seem selfish to think that our daily activities are even worthy of mentioning. But I truly believe that it is our duty as Americans...
As you may have discovered for yourself, sticking with an exercise program long enough to make it an actual habit can be difficult, to say the least. While hopefully most of you reading this are either currently exercising or planning to start...
I’ve noticed that a lot of the women I’ve trained with over the years suffer from weight lifting phobia. By that I mean that they [...]
I recently helped a very good friend of mine move her grandmother here from Chicago to live with her and her family. She could no [...]
