Plank Progression: 3 Point Plank Welcome to Day 3 of our Plank Series. In Day 2 of our Plank Series, we discussed how to progress your plank from a fully extended plank to a forearm plank. The next progression in our series is the 3 Point Plank. For tips on how to setup the foundation of…
Plank Progression: Extended to Forearms Welcome to Day 2 of our Plank Series. There are many ways to progress your planks. Obviously some plank progression movements are more difficult than others. The first progression we suggest is going from a fully extended arm position to performing a plank on your forearms. For tips on how…
Do You Know How to Do a Correct Plank? Welcome to Day 1 of our Plank Series. Planks are one of the easiest exercises to perform incorrectly. When done incorrectly, they can place unwanted stress on your shoulders, neck, and lower back. Improper form over time can lead to all sorts of aches and pains, imbalances,…
When is the Best Time of Day to Workout? Recently during a training session with a client of mine, I was asked a great question, “so when is the best time of day to workout?” Since I knew I couldn’t fully answer his question during a short rest period, I mentioned that I would write…
Why Do You Exercise?! As I’m sure you’re well aware, exercise has an endless amount of health benefits and the list continues to grow daily. Exercise can bring physical health benefits such as weight and body fat loss, improved blood pressure, improved blood sugars, improved cholesterol, and the list truly goes on and on. Aside…
Running on a Treadmill vs. Outdoors Throughout the winter, the treadmill has served for many of us as a substitution for the outdoors, a device constructed to train our bodies all year round, regardless of the weather. As the weather warms and the days become longer, many of us will make the shift from the…
Fitness Myth #7 There’s a Quick Fix for Everything! Welcome to Week 7 and our final week in “Debunking Fitness Myths.” Last week we covered “No Pain, No Gain” where we debunked the idea that if you’re not maximally uncomfortable throughout your workout, you won’t experience any gains. Continuing with fitness myths, this week we…
Fitness Myth #6 No Pain, No Gain! Welcome to Week 6 in “Debunking Fitness Myths.” Last week we covered “If You Exercise You Can Eat Whatever You Want” where we debunked the idea that as long as you exercise, you can truly eat whatever you please! Continuing with fitness myths, this week we will debunk…
Fitness Myth #5If You Exercise, You Can EatWhatever You Want Welcome to Week 5 in “Debunking Fitness Myths.” Last week we covered “Muscle Weighs More Than Fat” where we debunked the idea that muscle is heavier than fat. Continuing with fitness myths, this week we will debunk the common belief that if you exercise, you can…
Fitness Myth #4 Muscle Weighs More Than Fat Welcome to Week 4 in “Debunking Fitness Myths.” Last week we covered “Women Who Lift Weights Will Bulk” where we debunked the idea that if you’re a woman and you lift weights, especially heavy weights, you will become bulky. Continuing with fitness myths, this week we will…