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Exposing Weight Training Myths
I cannot count how many times I've said this statement: Going to the gym, or having a good physique does not make you a personal trainer! I will be graduating with a degree in Kinesiology and concentration in exercise science in May, and have over 3 years of experience working with clients... I love this industry because it requires lifelong learning! Not a single living person understands everything about the human body... Which is why it is so frustrating to constantly see people throwing around false information because they feel entitled to since they have workout experience or...
Do This if You're Just Getting Started
Whether you are new to exercising or fell off your routine, if you are looking to make physical changes to your body and your life then this blog is for you Results will take a LONG time to show... Most trainers are scared to tell their clients that but it's the reality of how the human body works... Here are some of my biggest pieces of advice if you are looking to find lasting results: Start with just 5 minutes per day... Go for a 5 minute walk, do jumping jacks and pushups for 5 minutes, do...
Why Resistance Training is the Best Way to Build Muscle & Lose Weight
It is obvious to most people that lifting weights will eventually lead to building muscle mass with consistency and time... What may surprise people is that resistance training, AKA weight training, is one of the best ways to lose weight! Here's why... Most people assume performing cardio is the best bet to lose weight and burn fat... The problem with cardio is it utilizes rhythmic patterns that incorporate the same muscle groups... When you weight train, you are able to target more of a diversity of muscle groups and provide more of a challenge to them......
The Importance of Delayed Gratification in Fitness
You can go to the gym for the first time and have a great workout… After the workout if you look in the mirror you will notice no changes… You can go to the gym for months and have this same experience… But at some point there will come a time where you can undeniably notice the progress you’re making… Whether your muscles are growing or you are losing weight… It may take a few months… or it may take a few years… Once you understand this concept the process will become easier...
Why You Should Hire An Expensive Personal Trainer
If you pay a personal trainer as little as $15 per workout session, there is not much motivation... It will be very easy to skip workouts and not feel guilty about it... If you pay for a premium personal trainer, you will be much more accountable and likely to follow through due to the higher investment... Most people are scared to spend money, but fitness can change every aspect in your life! The investment is worth it! It is important not to just search for any personal trainer that charges high rates… They need to have...