Does cardio kill gains? Many of my clients are interested in building muscle or improving their body composition by improving their ratio of muscle to body fat. They want to build the most muscle possible, but also improve their cardiovascular fitness and health. Can they incorporate cardio into their routine, or will that take away from the muscle building stimulus of the strength training program? Will cardio kill their gains? In this post, we will answer that question.
Since Title IX was passed in 1972, female participation in sports has increased tremendously. Female athletes now have access and opportunities to participate in sports like never before. Continue reading Female Athletes Face Unique Challenges
Boosting workout consistency is easily one of the most important factors in your fitness success. In this post, we discuss some concrete tips to help you stay consistent in your workout routine over the long haul. Continue reading Boost Workout Consistency: How to Stay Consistent in your Fitness Routine
Here are nine common fitness myths that just need to die.
Many of my clients wrongly believe that eating late at night causes them to store body fat. However, this idea is simply untrue. The timing of your last meal does not have any effect on your overall weight and body composition. Instead, the number of calories you eat over the course of the day (and over a longer period of time) determines whether you gain or lose weight/fat. In short, it’s not when you eat, it’s how much you eat that matters.
Many people who want to start weight training wonder how free weights stack up to resistance machines. In this post, we will compare the two forms of resistance training and discuss the pros and cons of each form of training. Continue reading Free Weights Vs. Resistance Machines
Many women are interested in lifting weights but are worried that they will start looking bulky and masculine in appearance. Fortunately, lifting weights does not make you bulky. In fact, lifting weights can help you appear slimmer and leaner by helping you build muscle, boost your metabolism and burn fat. Lifting weights can actually make you leaner and denser.
Millions of Americans purchase gym memberships that they rarely use. In today’s post, we will discuss some tips to help you make the most of your gym membership. Hopefully, these tips will help you choose the right gym membership, boost accountability and enhance your results. Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your Gym Membership
Many people are interested in starting a fitness program but are afraid of getting injured. Other people have already dropped out of a fitness program after getting injured while working out. In today’s post, we will discuss some tips and tricks to help you prevent injuries in the gym. Continue reading Prevent Injuries in the Gym
Creating a simple meal plan or meal template can help you stay on track with your nutrition goals so that you can reach your body composition, fitness and performance goals. While you don’t need a strict meal plan, a loose template can help you create some structure within your nutritional plan to make it easier to hit your targets.
Have you ever considered personal training or working with a personal trainer? With all the fitness options available to you, you may scoff at the idea of investing in personal training. However, working with a trainer can be an invaluable experience and help you reach new heights of fitness and athleticism. In this post, we discuss five benefits of personal training that you can’t get with any other type of fitness program.
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