Fitness Myth #3 Women Who Lift Weights Will Bulk Welcome to Week 3 in “Debunking Fitness Myths.” Last week we covered “Fat Can be Spot Reduced” where we debunked the idea that you can train one specific area of the body and result in a loss of body fat in that specific area. Continuing with…
At DeHenzel Training Systems, we are always stressing the importance of breakfast to our clients. It’s not just the meal that is significant but what type of foods are consumed as well. Breakfast is the first chance your body has to fuel itself, get your metabolism going, and influence healthy choices for the rest of…
Fitness Myth #2 Fat Can Be Spot Reduced Welcome to Week 2 in “Debunking Fitness Myths.” Last week we covered “Cardio is King” where we debunked the idea that cardio is the only way to lose weight and we also discussed the importance of weight training. This week we will debunk the belief that fat…
Fitness Myth #1 Cardio is King One of the most common fitness myths out there is “cardio is king.” Many people are led to believe that the only way to lose weight is to do cardio and to do a ton of it. Before you jump to conclusion, cardio absolutely has its place in working…
The Problem with Resolutions Over the past month leading up to the New Year, my mind (and inbox) has been consumed with the idea of New Year’s Resolutions. The wonderful thing about the New Year is that it brings a clean slate and a fresh start to another year. It’s a time to look back…
How to Survive the Holidays Do you find yourself looking forward to the holidays every year, only to dread it as the date grows nearer? Do you fear that all the hard work you put in to your health all year round will only come undone by fault of holiday cookies, delicious cakes, and sugary…
Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving It’s almost that time of the year again and I must say, one of our favorite holidays. Thanksgiving is one of the given times throughout year that we get to see our extended family, consume delicious home cooked food together, and witness at least a few awkward moments when that relative…
Many people do the same workouts day in and day out, week after week. The problem with this is that the body needs a progressive overload; it needs to be continuously challenged. Without this overload, the body doesn’t receive the stress that in needs and in turn adapts to the exercises and fitness levels remain…
Everyone, and we mean everyone, needs a little fitness motivation from time to time. Maybe you’re coming off a month long hiatus from working out and need help getting back into a fitness routine. Maybe you’re bored with your workout routine, or you’re having a hard time committing to your current workouts. Regardless of the…
It can certainly be overwhelming when beginning the search for a personal trainer. Where do you begin your search and what qualities and qualifications should you look for in a trainer? These are all excellent questions and given the time and proper guidance, you will find a great personal trainer. Here are our top nine…