Crunches and Sit Ups – Do at Your Own Peril

Because I constantly get asked about doing more "ab exercises" or crunches, this is an excellent time to review the abdominal muscles, their function and just exactly what the core is comprised of.  Please note that this is just a very basic outline or "The Core" and myths surrounding ab training.  I welcome any questions [...]

Old Faithfuls

There isn’t a day go by that there isn’t some new gadget or piece of fitness equipment being hustled on TV.  Now, I don’t spend a lot of time watching the Shopping Channel, but everyone once in a while if channel surfing, I will come across something that I just have to stay and watch.  [...]

It Isn’t Just for Athletes – It’s for All.

sportsman

Okay, I admit it.  I am a closet TV sports fan.  But not basketball, football or baseball.  I am a car race fan.  And each weekend I faithfully set the PVR to catch the latest NASCAR race.  Most sports fans have their favorite athletes or team players that they follow.  I am no different.  I [...]

Assessments – What are they and Why?

If you have ever worked with a fitness professional or maybe contemplating hiring a fitness professional to help you there are certain questions and testing that should be carried out prior to any workout being designed or implemented.    This is a perfect opportunity to let you know what I, as a fitness professional, is looking [...]

Public or Private – Which Would You Prefer?

A recent meeting with a prospective client reminded me of why I opened a private fitness studio. I have been weight lifting for almost 30 years now. I learned about working out in the days before chrome dumbbells and fancy machines. So for all the years I trained I was very comfortable in the public [...]

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