The TRX suspension trainer has become a very popular tool for personal training as well as group fitness classes in recent years. It’s also a great tool for travel or in-home training because it packs down to nothing and can be used anywhere there’s a sturdy door, outdoors with a sturdy tree, or indoors in […]
Many people think that having a Personal Trainer is just an expensive luxury for the rich and famous, but did you know that a qualified professional trainer can actually protect your wealth? That’s not a typo! With medical care costs soaring, any investment you make to improve your health and fitness is going to save
It’s that time of year again…. just a few weeks away from the Twin Cities Marathon! Fall is in the air, the mornings are becoming cooler, and the first signs of fall color are starting to show in the foliage. Every marathon distance runner in the Twin Cities has spent the last several months logging
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Ever heard of the TRX suspension trainer? I occasionally see people using it in the gym (most people don’t know what to do with it unless they’ve worked with a personal trainer or watched somebody else); they typically limit themselves to only doing body rows or basic push-ups. Both of those exercises are great examples
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It’s well documented that people who hire professional Personal Trainers have greater success at achieving their fitness goals and with less chance of getting injured in the process. Note that I said professional Personal Trainers – those like myself with an advanced college degree in the field, multiple credible certifications, and years of proven experience.
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One of the most common questions I get from potential new clients: “How often do I need to meet with a Personal Trainer to get the results I want?” Short answer: It depends. The long answer requires me asking you a bunch of questions, and I’ll have a much better idea once I do an
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As a professional Personal Trainer who trains older and elder adults in the Minneapolis area, I often get asked “What is the best exercise for older adults?” My answer to any “what is the best exercise” question, no matter what your age or ability, is… “It depends.” What goals are you trying to accomplish? Best
I am proud to be an ambassador for the PHIT America Act and PEP, which are two separate pieces of legislation on the table in Washington D.C. that will help us become a more fit and healthy America! So, what are the Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT Act) and the Physical Education Program (PEP)?
It’s coming soon, whether we like it or not. The Health Care Reform Act, aka ObamaCare, is set to begin open enrollment in Minnesota in October 2013 with coverage starting on January 1, 2014. Nobody really knows at this point what the costs to consumers will be, especially those like myself who have to purchase
You’ve probably heard all the buzz about people losing weight and getting fit using high intensity interval training (HIIT) programs like CrossFit and P90X, but what exactly is metabolic conditioning and is it the right choice for you? Metabolic conditioning, aka MetCon, is basically a method of training that uses very high intensity work intervals
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