by Sandra | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been taught that weightlifting belts increase intra-abdominal pressure during performance of a resistance training exercise. The use of a weight belt can contribute to injury-free training by decreasing the compressive forces...
by Sandra | Jul 29, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness
Before incorporating plyometrics into your training program, ask yourself, “does this help me reach my goal?” If your goal is to enhance athletic performance ( i.e. vertical jump for basketball player) or help you with your job performance ( i.e. police...
by Sandra | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Weight Training
Foam rolling is great for injury prevention, recovery, and physique building. Rollers are an excellent tool for self-myofascial release (SMR). What is myofascial release, exactly? Myofascial release is a manipulative treatment, that attempts to release tension in the...
by Sandra | Jun 19, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary, Weight Training
Personal trainers can help people reach their personal health and fitness goals, or they could be a big waste of time and money. If you are considering hiring a trainer, it can be difficult to pick the right one. Many gyms offer personal training services for their...
by Sandra | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary
As a personal trainer, many of our clients have a weight loss goal. Most trainers are not certified in the area of nutrition prescription, however, it is the trainer’s job to provide education in the area of nutrition or refer the client to a qualified...
by Sandra | Jun 18, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary, Weight Training
Here are the top 3 reasons I believe one should decrease dietary fat intake. 1) There is a need to increase carbohydrates to support training: In an effort to keep protein at an adequate level, dietary fat is the macro-nutrient to decrease so that the daily caloric...