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chair exercises for seniors
Posted on August 8, 2019 Leave a Comment
Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 am, PBS airs “Happy Yoga,” a twenty-two minute exercise program featuring seated gentle movements and stretches lead by yogi Sarah Starr. The videos are shot in serene spots such as a field of sunflowers, or at a beach with waves licking the rocks in the background. […]
How to exercise properly based on your specific goals
Posted on July 23, 2019 Leave a Comment
This video will help, not just football players, but any athlete, to weight train based on goals, to achieve maximum success in his or her sport. For nutritional information and healthy, delicious recipes from whole foods , designed for maximum energy, go to http://www.thehighfivediet.com to order your book today
What fitness trainers have to put up with
Posted on July 16, 2019 Leave a Comment
If you are thinking about hiring a personal trainer, want to be a personal fitness trainer, or already work with a trainer, you’ll find out info they won’t tell you in this YouTube video I created.
Four reasons you’re not getting stronger
Posted on July 2, 2019 Leave a Comment
We should all strive to be strong, mentally and physically. If you’re not seeing results in strength or muscle size, there’s four possible reasons why that is. You’re doing the same thing all the time. If you do the same exercises for more than 4-6 weeks, you won’t get stronger because that’s when results plateau. […]
don’t exercise with your friend or family
Posted on June 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
Having a friend to exercise with to motivate you to workout, and to be accountable, is an incredible gift, but, what if you’re the one that wants to work out, and your friend doesn’t want to? What if that friend that doesn’t like to exercise dreads it, and demotivates you; or that friend is frequently […]
The best hamstring exercise. How to make the Nordic ham curl machine for $1
Posted on May 9, 2019 Leave a Comment
The Nordic hamstring curl is probably one of the best exercises for strengthening the hamstrings (the backside of the upper legs). If your gym doesn’t have a Nordic hamstring curl machine, or maybe you don’t have one at home, you can make it with heavy dumbbells, a thick mat, a Bosu or a step, and pipe insulation that I bought […]
Don’t do HIIT too often
Posted on May 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
HIIT, high-intensity interval training, are popular, maximal effort cardiovascular workouts. They are available at boot camps, certain gyms, and classes. What’s great about HIIT, is that it burns a lot of calories in a short period of time, increases endurance, and strengthens the heart. What’s not-so-great about this type of workout is that it’s extremely […]
Personal training is like a massage
Posted on April 30, 2019 Leave a Comment
Personal fitness training is like getting a massage, in that it’s good for the body, and the mind. It’s one-on-one customized care, not cheap, but totally worth it. If you need help with strength, mobility, and/or motivation, interview a certified personal trainer and sign up for sessions with one you like.
Group classes won’t make you strong
Posted on April 23, 2019 Leave a Comment
Since I’m a personal fitness trainer, people come to me for strength and fat loss. Some people just want a free consultation to get information without paying anything; others want a trainer, but can’t afford the cost of personalized sessions; or, there are those few that are ready and willing to get help from a […]
Reduce Shoulder Pain while Exercising
Posted on April 16, 2019 Leave a Comment
Shoulder pain doesn’t always mean you can’t do shoulder exercises. With these small tweaks shown in this video, you can still do push-ups, bench press and shoulder presses without pain. Read the information below, too, for clarification. When performing push-ups, use a narrow stance (examples are triceps push-ups, or chaturanga push-ups.) Wide push-ups put too […]
