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Stretch Out, Stay Fit

It is important to commit to a sufficient warmup and cool down in order to prepare yourself for your exercise routine and avoid time spent nursing an injury that can result in backsliding. If you do not spend the time doing the warmup exercises, your muscles are not prepared when you start the workout, and you will find this out the hard way through a painful and time-consuming injury. Include Warmup Routines that Get the Blood Flowing Even for those who use walking as their daily exercise, it is important to include exercises like toe circles and arm circles. These exercises get the blood pumping and also stretches out the muscles so they are prepared for the additional effort they will be putting forth in the near future. Research Good Exercises for the Routine You have Planned If you are unsure what exercises are necessary for the workout you will be doing, get online and do some research. There are countless exercise magazines and websites that regularly share information on the r...

Is Your Personal Trainer Properly Warming You Up?

The warmup is an important part of any workout. If you are working with a personal trainer, they should be well aware of what the plans are for the day and the best way to get your body prepared to handle the day's workout without becoming injured. In order to determine the best manner to warm up and whether or not your personal trainer is helping you accomplish your warmup effectively, consider the following tips. Focus on the Proper Muscle Groups Since each day's workout may focus on certain areas of the body, it is logical to make sure your warmup focuses on those areas of the body as well. There is no point in warming up muscles that won't be the focus of the workout. Yet, it is still important to lightly warm up all areas of the body to ensure there won't be any injuries if those other areas are called into play unexpectedly. A trainer can be very helpful to ensure you are properly warming up those muscle groups. Put in the Appropriate Amount of Time A warmup is n...

Will Losing Weight Help My Leg Pain?

Excess weight causes a lot of problems. It can be directly related to the issue of specific area pain, like hip pain or pain in your feet. It is related to pain in the lower back. Therefore, the decision to lose weight can go a long way toward helping with serious issues like leg pain. Since leg pain can be related to the amount of weight you are carrying around or can be pain that is related to other areas and is radiating to your legs, a good start is to try to cut down on your weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Visiting a Nutritionist Bronx residents can determine the best changes to make to their diet in order to lose some weight. Incorporating exercise that is easy on your legs, like swimming or other activities in the water, may be a good idea initially. Other exercises can be added as you build up muscle strength and shed some of the excess pounds. Once the number on the scale starts showing change, you can look at other aspects that can be beneficial, like expanding th...

Train to Get Lean Muscle Mass

Most people are trying to improve their muscle strength or build muscle when they go to the gym. Building lean muscle mass depends on two things, your diet and how you work out. Here are some best ways to achieve the lean muscle mass you want. Weight Training To build lean muscle, you need to do some weight training. The best way to achieve lean muscle is to train two times a week and target all of the major muscle groups. You should try to do two to three sets of each exercise with eight to 12 repetitions each set. If you are over 65, do more reps with lighter weights. A personal trainer can show you different exercises for each muscle group. Add an Aerobic Exercise To help define the lean muscles you are building, you need to get rid of any excess body fat. The best way to do so is to add an aerobic exercise to your routine. Select one that you like, such as cycling or swimming, to help burn off fat. As you trim down, you will be able to see those muscles you've worked so hard ...

No Excuses, Only Successes With Personal Training

If you are want to improve your health and wellness, then getting a NY Personal Trainer is a must. More people stay on track with their fitness goals who choose to use a personal trainer than do those who just decide to go it alone. If you think that hiring a personal trainer is something that only athletes or people obsessed with fitness do – think again. More and more people from every walk of life are working with personal trainers so they can reach their goal – no matter what they may be. Personal trainers are for everyone, not just athletes There is a much better understanding of the role that diet and fitness play in your overall health, which has elevated personal training from something only the elite do – to something everyone should be doing. Personal trainers can help you prepare for a major competition – but they can also help you to master Yoga, learn Pilates, lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, recover from injury and get started on a fitness path easily. Persona...

Create a Valentine's Day Couple's Workout For Clients

Every NY Personal Trainer needs to know how to create a couple's workout. One of the hottest new trends for Valentine’s Day is to celebrate together by training together. This goes in keeping with the push to make lifestyles healthier. It also means that the more message put out by trainers that it’s the whole life that has to be worked, not just the body – is starting to take hold. There are two different types of couples you will meet, one's you know and one's you don't. Each requires a different approach. Make sure you can get the space Before you start booking for the day you had better check with the personal training NYC gym or studio you are using to make sure they have space for you. If you have your own space it shouldn't be a problem. You probably won't be able to use your normal client time for the session as the time will have to accommodate two people's schedule, not just one. Once you know you have session time available book away. The differe...

Eat Well and Do Core Work For 2015

If you want to see a different you in 2015 then you should find a personal trainer that is a Pilates trainer and Nutritionist Bronx trainer. The combination of nutrition and Pilates can deliver results you can't get in any other way. If you want to be better, find out what it takes to make it work in your life. Pilates is a unique form of exercise that focuses on the core, supported by solid nutrition you can transform your body fast. How to make a resolution stick Everyone makes resolutions to be healthier, but few people last past March because they don't think through what it takes to make a resolution stick. A lot of it is on you, but you also need to have an external support system to keep you going. Pilates is usually done in classes, which can help. Adding in a personal trainer with Pilates experience can also help you stay on track and get even more out of your classes. Focus on nutrition type and intake Don't make the beginners mistake of thinking a good diet mean...