During my years as a trainer, the question often posed to me is “what should I be eating before and after my workouts?” This is a great question because it is important to fuel your body with the right nutrients to get the most out of your workout. In this month’s blog, I will tell […]
Stress Relief and Running
Cardio cardio cardio. Sometimes the thought of jumping on the treadmill for 30-40 minutes after a long days work is the last thing on your mind. But in reality, after a long days work or a stressful week cardiovascular training could be exactly what you need mentally. According to a study published in 2004 by […]
Review of “The Truth on Fitness: Must the Knees Remain Behind the Toes?”
Today there are claims of the “right way” and “wrong way” of exercising everywhere you look. But who is right and who is wrong? In my opinion as a personal trainer you should be wary of people who list things as the “The Truth” or “The Correct Way”, specifically claiming to be the right way […]
Exercise Technique Fundamentals: Observing and Analyzing Exercise Techniques
Where do you start? For every exercise someone somewhere will tell you how an exercise should be performed. You must ask yourself “is this really the proper way to perform this movement?” as well as “is there any real evidence this way of doing this exercise is correct?” When looking for how to do any […]
What is biomechanics?
What is Biomechanics? Biomechanics evaluates the motion of a living organism and the action of forces upon it. In the strength and conditioning, biomechanics can be looked at as the study of how the body moves and what causes movement either internally (via muscles) or externally (via external load or added weight bearing activities). Biomechanics […]