Sleep To Complete Your Workout By Gail McGhie, personal trainer Getting a good amount of sleep complements workouts, lowers stress levels, and contributes to healthy eating by reducing cravings for simple carbohydrates. Good quality sleep also elevates mood, focus, balance … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mind-body
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Hotel Room Body Weight Exercises- Lower Body
THE NO-EXCUSES HOTEL ROOM BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT: PART 1 – LOWER BODY by Susanne Alberto, NSCA-CPT, TPI-CGFI/FP3 It’s that time of year when school is out and parents are planning some much-needed family vacation time. Or, depending upon the destination, many … Continue reading
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Exercise Mini Bands
Discovering Mini-Bands By Lisa Snow, personal trainer How can a rubber band small enough to fit in your bag help you get in shape? 1) Eliminate roadblocks to working out Spring isn’t here…yet! Getting motivated to go outdoors or even … Continue reading
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Southbridge Fitness Center Opens New Brooklyn Location
My friend Martin “Mr. Ghana” Addo, has opened his second fitness center for independent trainers. This one in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. th Southbridge Fitness Center announces its grand opening on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn NY. Popular New York City … Continue reading
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Why Do You Train?
Are you training for the right reasons? by Elisabetta D’Avenia Tips for a smarter way of working out Stop comparing yourself to other people’s bodies, progress, skills, etc., because that is one of the best way to sabotage yourself and I guarantee you, … Continue reading
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Kettlebells, Dumbbells & Clubbells
ALL Bells Were Not Created Equal by Susanne Alberto, NSCA-CPT, TPI-CGFI/FP3 The focus of this article will be on bells that can be held with one hand (unilateral). The advantage of unilateral work is that a less-dominant body part can … Continue reading
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Exercise Goals for The Newbie
First Things First By Hal Miller, personal trainer Strength, weight loss, hypertrophy, and flexibility. All things a person new to exercise wants to achieve. All attainable goals wrapped up neatly in a customized “program” meant to be done a few … Continue reading
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Online Personal Training With Michael Buckley
Is Online Personal Training For You? By Michael Buckley, personal trainer Online personal training is gaining traction with those interested in reaching their fitness goals. Here’s why: Train wherever you are Train whenever you want Accountability to your trainer Train … Continue reading
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Fitness Workout Recovery
Make recovery a major part of your New Year’s fitness routines by Justin Walker, personal trainer Epsom salt baths, foam rolling, and BCAAs (branch chain amino acids) are some of the more well known recovery tools. But don’t be afraid … Continue reading
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5 Waistline Guidelines
5 quick guidelines to a better waistline By Otis Collier, personal trainer Are you confused or overwhelmed about what to eat? How much to eat? Are you asking “is the plan I’m on actually working?” These are all valid … Continue reading
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