KettleBell Training For Women I found a great article by Lauren Brooks on www.Dragondoor.com. Let me just say this, if you get intrigued by kettlebells and what they can do for you, there is no better resource than Dragon Door. P.S. On the right hand side of this blog is an ad for Onnit. Check […]
An Ugly Kettlebell Circuit For Legs
Ready to get ugly? Kettle bells circuits are, in my opinion, the best type of circuit you can do. They are unforgiving. If your form starts breaking down, you will pay for it. So unlike other types of circuits,these demand your full attention. This is an ugly, ugly circuit for those of you who want […]
Post 62: Workout Rituals…Everyone Needs Them.
One of the biggest parts of working out is the rituals that it entails. Not sacrificial or religeous rituals but work-out rituals. If you don’t have ’em, you need ’em. And that is the purpose of this blog entry. Being ritualistic with your lifting makes this a part of your life, not just something you […]
Post 55: Making Personal Training Affordable
You probably have thought about hiring a personal trainer at some point in your life. If not, I bet you are thinking about it now. Times are hard and most people don’t have a lot of extra cash left over at the end of the month, so you may think that you can’t afford a […]
Post 54: Vacation Training
I just got back from vacation and I want to thank all the people at the Massanutten resort for not going to the gym. It is a great thing ( for me ) to go on vacation and have a gym all to myself. yeah I know that is selfish but after all i am […]
Post 53: How Many Calories Should You Be Eating?
How many calories should you be eating? If you are not losing fat as fast as you would like or if you have trouble gaining muscle, then chances you are not eating enough. This is the number one issue I deal with as a trainer. Most people have an idea of what it means to […]
6 Simple Ways to Lose Fat
6 Simple Ways To Lose Fat Don’t make nutrition difficult. Everyone wants to know how many calories to eat, what to eat, when to eat, etc… And really a lot of people take what is a simple and basic concept and turn it into a logistical nightmare. Please don’t go down a rabbit hole with […]
Post 51: Placebos And Your Brain
Here is an interesting article I ran across in Psychology Today. At least I found it interesting because I just had an experience with a placebo, a titanium bracelet, which I will write about when I have time. But for now time is at a premium, so instead of original content, I am sharing stuff […]
Post 50: 3 Common Weight Loss Myths
Here is an interesting article from the guys at Prograde about detoxing your fat cells. Disclosure I am an affiliate of Prograde Nutrition so click here to find out exactly what that means. The big question that personal trainers struggle with is the client that just doesn’t lose fat as expected. I am not talking […]
Post 47: Full Body Circuit Workout #3 Squat Jumps
Here is a great circuit that is total body with heavy emphasis on the legs. it doesn’t require a lot of equipment so it is perfect for in home training.Equipment needed: Exercise ball Dumbbells for Rows and bicep curls. Substitute band rows or chin-ups if you want. As with all circuits the idea is to […]