How To Do The Perfect Push-Up
A big part of being a certified personal trainer is to spot incorrect exercise form and make the necessary corrections to prevent injury and maximize exercise efficiency with our clients. When I go to the gym, I see a lot of people doing the push-up incorrectly. Folks, it’s time to learn how to do the push-up correctly. How To Do The Perfect Push-Up In addition to having correct form during the exercise, it’s important to maintain a 4-2-1 tempo. This means that you go down slowly for 4 seconds, hold for two seconds, and then go back up in 1 second. Too many people will just go up and down as quickly as possible, which results in horrible form (usually) and doesn’t maximize the benefit of the exercise! Check out the video below to learn how to have proper...
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Gym Loving Shirts & Sweatshirts!
Check out our shirts and sweaters that show your commitment to your favorite gym! I’d Rather Be At The GYM Yeah, me too. Go ahead and find this design here on all of your favorite shirts, sweaters, etc. My Girlfriend is at the GYM Guys…you’re welcome. Find this “My Girlfriend is at the GYM” design on all of your favorite shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Gymaholic Yes, I love going to the gym. No, I don’t want/need help. You will find our “Gymaholic” design on a variety of products in red text, blue text, and black text. My boyfriend’s name is GYM I totally love this design! Don’t you?! Go ahead and discover all of our products with the “My boyfriend’s name is GYM” design on it! Gym Junkie Are you one of those people who go the gym more than just January...
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The Science of Weight Loss
It’s almost January, which means most people are going to start trying to lose weight as their New Year Resolution. Check out this infographic, The Science of Weight Loss, which shows the most effective forms of weight loss, how to lose weight and keep it off, how to measure body fat and muscle, and how to determine the difference between science and diet fads. If you need help with obtaining a healthy weight loss program, check out our weight loss articles to help you get started on the path to long-term changes to provide you with long-lasting results. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Three Months From Now
Three months from now… When you think about giving up…imagine where you could be in three months if you don’t…still want to quit? I thought this was a powerful thought. Three months is going to come and go. We can either be three months closer to our goal, or we can be exactly where we are right now, but in three months. The choice is ours! Yes, we all have that choice. Whether it’s a health goal or financial goal (or any goal!), you can remain the same or make progress. Again, the choice is yours. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Jennifer Aniston’s Health Advice
I think that Jennifer Aniston looks amazing. No matter what her age is, she continues to show us that you can look great well into your 40’s and beyond – if you continue to live a healthy lifestyle. So what exactly does Jennifer Aniston do to look the way she does? It’s pretty simple, really. “I eat really well and I work out, but I also indulge when I want to. I don’t starve myself in an extremist way. My advice: just stop eating sh*t every day.” – Jennifer Aniston For me, this advice is completely realistic. No starvation. No extreme diets. You still get to indulge. Overall, you just eat more good foods than the bad ones. It’s all about moderation and finding what works for you. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Exercise And Weight Lifting Routines For Extreme Fitness
Exercise and Weight lifting Routines for Extreme Fitness If you want a toned and fit body, then you should work for it. Day in and day out, people wake up feeling sluggish and blaming themselves for putting on weight. What most people fail to realize is that the journey to extreme fitness begins with their goal to become healthier.If you are looking for an effective way to tone up and get along, then you should familiarize yourself with the best weightlifting routines that will get you closer to your goal. Here are some exercise and weight lifting pointers that you can utilize in order to remove excess fat and tone up the key components of your body. Tone Your Upper Body For you to bring more definition on your upper body, you should subscribe to weight lifting routines that...
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The Best Time To Workout?
When is the Best Time of Day to Workout? One of the most common questions I get asked is, “When is the best time of day to workout?”. Great question…and I have a really simple answer for you. So simple, in fact, that you might not like my answer, but here it goes: The best time of day to workout is…(drum roll, please) whatever time of day that works best for you! This means, whatever time of day that you can workout on a consistent basis to reach your goal and maintain it. Everyone has their own preferences of when they like to workout, and I suggest exercising when it feels right for you. Don’t try to mess up the routine you already have going on because you were told a certain time of day helps you burn more calories or...
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Ruben Studdard on the Biggest Loser
Ruben Studdard, a former American Idol winner, makes his debut on the hit TV Show, The Biggest Loser. Ruben explains how he quickly packed on the extra pounds in 2012 when his personal life hit a bump in the road: “I got divorced, I started kickin’ it with my frat brothers again, hanging out, eating all the wrong things late at night, drinking…just livin’ like a college person, but I’m 34 years old.” – Ruben Studdard, The Biggest Loser At 462 pounds, Ruben Studdard is the heaviest contestant on this season’s The Biggest Loser. During the first week on the show, Ruben has already lost 21 pounds. With Jillian Michaels as Ruben’s personal trainer on the show, I am sure he will see the weight loss results that he is looking for. Keep up the great work, Ruben! Remember,...
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