By Samantha Clayton, OLY, M.S., ISSA-CPT, Vice President, Sports Performance and Fitness Education and Vice Chair of the Fitness Advisory Board at Herbalife As the weather gets cooler, it's essential to consider your workout routines with injury prevention in mind, especially if you plan to engage in outdoor activities like trail running, snowboarding, and skiing. … [Read more...]
5 Strength Training Moves to Lose Your Menopause Belly
While you can’t spot-reduce belly fat, a good core and abdominal workout is essential for overall fitness. Plus, this type of strength training will make your abdominal muscles more prominent once you shed some of that menopause belly. You can’t lose weight from specific places no matter how much you work the muscles in that area. 5 Strength Training Exercises for Your … [Read more...]
5 reasons why you should work out at home rather than at the gym due to time constraints
One of the most common reasons why your workouts fail is that you just can't find the time to go to the gym. But why go to the gym at all when you can work out at home. Meanwhile, there are devices that allow you to work out at home just like in the gym. For example, there is the PAKAM Bag, in which the gym is conveniently stored in a backpack. Below I have 5 tips on … [Read more...]
Monitoring Internal load During Training for Enhanced Performance
Overload occurs when the balance between external load and internal load is altered so that the body’s adaptive capacity is inadequate, resulting in manifestations of altered performance and injury and/or illness. An understanding of the Overload Principle forms the foundation of how we calculate the weight loads, sets, and reps used to get the desired results we seek in … [Read more...]
The Pros And Cons Of Hiring A Fitness Trainer
Whenever you’re in the gym or at home, do you often struggle to find the motivation to finish your workout routine or even start in the first place? You’re not alone. Many people often quit their fitness routine and let go of their goals due to a lack of motivation. One way to boost your motivation to keep working out and pursue your fitness is by hiring a fitness … [Read more...]
Training For Your Body-Type
Here is the info on how to train for the three different body types. To begin with there are three basic body types, namely: The Ectomorph: Short upper body, long arms and legs, long narrow feet and hands, and very little fat storage. This body type has a narrow chest and narrow shoulders and long, thin muscles. The Mesomorph: Large chest, long torso, solid muscle … [Read more...]