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THE SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS OF STRESS: A HELPFUL GUIDE:
By Fabio Comana Stress stimulates appetite, it increases abdominal fat, it increases risks for disease and it can even play a role in our intimate relationships. The list could keep going, but what exactly is stress and how is it connected to all these consequences?...
HOW TO DO A GLUTE BRIDGE: FORM, WORKOUTS, AND MORE:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY After hours of sitting at your desk, sitting behind the wheel, and sitting on the couch, the glutes can become underactive. Over time, our bodies adapt to long hours of sitting, resulting in unwanted back pain and tightness, along with some faulty...
HOW TO BE HEALTHY WITHOUT RESTRICTING FOODS: 8 TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
By Dana Bender I have often heard clients, fitness center members, and friends share their weight loss journey through improved nutritional habits over my fifteen years as a fitness and behavioral change professional. Most of these examples and stories are positive...
HOW TO MEAL PREP FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI When it comes to embarking on a weight loss journey, or even if you’re looking to make some minor changes in your diet and create more stability and consistency, planning ahead is always going to be helpful! Remember, what will work best for you...
HOW TO PERFORM A STANDARD PLANK WITH 4 VARIATIONS:
By Melissa Hatton Do you remember the recent social media "planking" fad where individuals would perform planks in some precarious and curious places? While some were photoshopped to express creativity and superhuman strength, when performed correctly, he plank is an...
EXAMPLES OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE GOALS THROUGH SMALL STEPS AND TINY HABITS:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY As a behavior change specialist, many of our clients like to set new goals for the New Year. By this time of the year, however, it’s estimated that a large majority of people who set New Year’s Resolutions have already given up. If you work in a...
WEIGHT-LIFTING FOR WOMEN: WHY WOMEN SHOULD LIFT:
By Nicole Golden Weight-lifting was historically an exercise modality that women shied away from for fear of being "too masculine" or "getting too big." Female strength sports did not become fully recognized until the 1970s and 1980s with the recognition of female...
WEIGHT-LIFTING FOR WOMEN: WHY WOMEN SHOULD LIFT:
BY Nicole Golden Weight-lifting was historically an exercise modality that women shied away from for fear of being "too masculine" or "getting too big." Female strength sports did not become fully recognized until the 1970s and 1980s with the recognition of female...
RESEARCH REVIEW: ADEQUATE DIETARY PROTEIN HAS ASSOCIATED BENEFITS FOR POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN (60-90 YEARS):
By NICOLE GOLDEN Ideal protein (PRO) intake is a topic of much debate in the fitness community as the benefits and recommended intakes can vary greatly depending on the source. Likewise, PRO needs can be considerably different depending on an individual’s baseline...
HELPING A CLIENT SET REALISTIC WEIGHT LOSS GOALS:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Most clients have a goal in mind when they start working with a personal trainer. As trainers, our main objective is to help our clients reach their goals safely and efficiently. We'll do everything we can to help our clients, but what if their goal...
MINDFULNESS AND MOVEMENT-BASED STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE STRESS OF THE UNKNOWN:
By Dana Bender As we navigate work and personal life, there will be moments when thoughts of an unknown situation and its related outcomes will weigh heavily on one's mind resulting in feelings of stress and rumination. This blog will talk about 7 ways you can...
MAXIMIZE BENCH PRESS FORM BY ADDRESSING THESE COMMON ISSUES:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY The ability to perform horizontal pushing patterns, like a chest press is an essential component of anyone's movement capability. Perhaps one of the most utilized methods for practicing this movement in the gym setting, aside from the pushup, is the...