It should come as no surprise that exercising outdoors in polluted air comes with its own set of health risks, but it may be surprising just how profound they could be. Some people are more...
Advice to Personal Trainers
Fitness April Fools’!
Everyone likes a good prank now and then, even if it's being pulled on you. Maybe in the moment it's not very funny, but if you have even a sliver of a sense of humor it can be laughed at...
Alkaline or Acidic? What Is YOUR Body Type?
Let’s first start off by defining exactly what it means for the body to be alkaline. Alkalinity is based on the acidity or pH balance of something. Rating below a pH of 7 determines it to be acidic....
Privacy. Unauthorized Videos. And You. At the Gym.
You’ve likely seen some. I’ve seen them, too. I’ve seen them pop up more and more on my social media feeds. Videos of people at the gym in the midst of a workout in a fitness class. I’m not talking...
Preventing Muscle Loss To Burn Fat
It is thought by many that you can eat less and move more to get to that leaner physique. Seems simple right? Well sorta. As we get beyond our late 20’s and into our 30’s, we begin to lose close...
When Can Personal Trainers Give Nutritional Advice?
When I first embarked upon the journey that would ultimately propel me to the competitive bodybuilding stage, there was quite a bit for a newbie like myself to learn about this exciting undertaking....
The Truth About Spot Reduction
Six weeks to six pack abs! Melt that muffin top! Burn the fat! These are all phrases we have heard that promise to reduce fat in areas we want to tone up. Companies continue to make these empty...
Who Uses a Personal Trainer?
Personal trainers aren’t cheap. They work their clients hard and their clients walk around with some sore, aching muscles. People pay for this pain. Who actually hires a trainer? Joe Blowingsmoke...
February is American Heart Month
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only observance in February that centers on matters of the heart. All 28 days (or 29, in the case of a leap year) are part of American Heart Month. Much of the awareness...
Fitness Clients’ Biggest Health and Fitness Regrets
It is a sad, simple fact in life. We as people will always regret something. Whether it's something we've said or done, we are bound to mess up and think back on what we could have done differently....