Myth: I won't burn as many calories in a weight training class as I would in a traditional cardiovascular class.
Fact: Although resistance training does not result in significant immediate caloric expenditure, it does positively impact lean body mass and resting metabolic rate(1). As your muscles get stronger, the number of calories you burn just sitting around also increases.
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When Hurricane Matthew veered its path towards South FL, many of us found ourselves caught with the urgent task of preparing for the massive storm. This preparation included demanding physical tasks, like lifting heavy and large objects (storm shutters, furniture, boxes, etc.) and climbing ladders. It’s also no surprise that many of us found our necks, shoulders, arms, backs, and legs sore on the days after.
It's Time to Stop the Food Police!
We've all been there - you're at a social gathering, enjoying some delicious snacks and treats, when suddenly someone makes a comment about your food choices. But here's the twist - it's not the usual body shaming about being "too big" or "too heavy." No, this time, it's the dreaded reverse body shaming, targeting those who are fit or skinny, and it's time to put an end to it! Today, I am excited to write about a captivating topic that has caught my attention while reviewing the responses of the finalists in the Total Transformation Challenge. Specifically, I have observed a common thread in their answers to the question "What motivated you to do the Challenge?"
In my career as a Personal Trainer, I am asked all the time about ways to insure the success of any fitness program. While there are several factors to help make a fitness program effective, today I wanted to focus on one of the most important and hardest thing you can do to help stay
Hey there, fellow runners! As an Obstacle Course Race Junkie and a long-distance running enthusiast, I know firsthand the importance of nutrition when it comes to optimizing performance and recovery on race day.
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