How to set your fall fitness goals. Every season I try to set new fitness goals. Why, because with every year and season that passes, I feel that I need to re-evaluate parts of my body and mind.
This year I notice more nerve pain, mostly in my right arm, and weakness in my knees. I have thought a lot about what different exercises will help me with my problems, so I created a checklist to help you decide what will be best for you this fall.
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Do you want to hike, but don’t know what you will need for your hiking excursion? I have the everything you will need to know for a great hiking experience.
Hiking requires very little equipment, but having the right gear is necessary. You will also want to prepare your body for hiking. These two main topics will ensure that you will have a fantastic hiking experience. Continue reading WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR HIKE →
How long does it take to recover after a hard workout? Do you notice your signs and patterns of tiredness and soreness? If not, pay attention to your recovery the next time you do a hard workout.
Everyone has slight differences in recovery time. The important tip to remember is that you need rest and proper nutrition, which includes staying hydrated.
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Why do you think it’s important to hydrate your body? From my experiences as a trainer, people are told that you should drink water to stay healthy. That statement is completely true, however, there is a bit more to it.
After asking my personal training clients, how much water they are drinking throughout their day, I realized that they are not drinking enough liquids. Additionally, people are not even sure how much they should drink.
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What exercises should I be doing to strengthen my bones? Many of my clients have asked me this question, and some of them, it is the reason for seeing me on a weekly basis.
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It time to find a trainer to help you become successful and answer questions, like how many days should I be working out? The answer is…
My best advice as a fitness professional is to find a personal trainer to help you become successful in your fitness goals. If you are not ready to make the investment for yourself, then this blog will be helpful in answering one of the most frequently asked questions. How many times should I work out in a week? You would think this would be an easy answer, but it’s a bit more complicated. First, lets start with a few questions.
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Running in the summer can be fun, but there are a few things you should know before you get started. After years of running, I have some very helpful tips.
Years of running have given me insight that I want to share with you to enhance your summer running experience. It is no secret that I love to run, especially during the summer months.
Wearing the proper summer gear is critical while running. As I began to run in my youth, I did not have the proper attire because I did not know any better. If you are a new runner, this blog will be extremely helpful.
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Do you find that you are obsessed with your bathroom scale? If you are, it’s time to put your scale away!
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Weight training is an excellent way to lose weight and gain muscle! Here are some tips that will help you with your weight loss goals.
I train many women, and I frequently get asked the question, if I weight train will I bulk up? The concern for them is that they do not want to “bulk up” on top of their current weight. Continue reading WILL WEIGHT TRAINING BULK YOU UP? →
Any fitness questions you want to be answered? Ask Laura is a new column where your fitness questions get answered.
Today, I share one of my clients’ frequently asked questions: what type of sneaker should I wear? Although, this issue is difficult to answer without knowing more about you, here are a few general suggestions.
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