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Articles tagged with: weight training
A recent study talked about the increased number of emergency room visits in recent years; up 50% over an 18 year period. The most common cause of injury? 65% dropped a free weight on a body part. I have to admit I laughed when I read that statistic, most people don’t know what they’re doing with free weights I cringe daily as I walk through the health club I work at and observe some almost catastrophes. So here’s some tips …
The heritage of this machine comes from the Russian Olympic training program back in the 1960s. The Russians expended a great deal of money and time crafting better athletes and they came up with this vibrating platform as one way to do it
A recent post about single mingling in the gym caused a bit of a stir as men and women weighed in on the best way to approach someone at the gym you have a crush on. I thought I’d expand on gym etiquette in general with some do’s and don’ts.
I’ve been emphasizing small goals for New Year’s Resolutions because they’re the easiest to keep. Also a little success gives you a boost as you work towards your final goal. So here’s my plan, what I actually do, to lose five pounds. Depending on how much you have to lose, just take a week off and then repeat.
I have love/hate feelings for the Biggest Loser. Here are my thoughts for Season 8.
As a fitness professional I get asked a lot of questions about health and appearance. Yes, I even get asked, “Does my butt look fat?” Below is a compilation of the most asked questions and my answers. Enjoy.
It’s Monday here in Fitness land and we fitness professionals are watching you guys walk, ho hum, through our doors ready for the same old, same old. Time to spice it up … here are some ideas for switching up your workout.
