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Seniors Can Benefit From Strength Training Yes, seniors can benefit from strength training! Regular resistance exercise can help minimize the effects of aging and give seniors the strength and energy to continue to lead an active life by building stronger...
Will I get big, bulging muscles from doing this? I’m a woman and I want to start weight training. Many women ask the question, “Will I get big muscles from strength training?” The answer is no, you won’t. If your...
I lift weights,How often should I Do It? Many people say “I lift weights but I don’t know how often to do it”. Regular strength training stresses your muscles and produces some degree of tissue microtrauma. After each workout, the...
Exercise and Weight Loss Does exercise help one lose weight? Yes and no. One of the most common questions ia about exercise and weight loss.  Someone starts exercising is for a desire to lose weight. Yet, if we truly look...
What Should People Look Out For When Hiring A Personal Trainer? When hiring a personal trainer, just because they look the part doesn’t mean they know what they are doing. Ask questions. If the conversation begins with a sales pitch...
The Benefits of Strength Training There are numerous benefits to strength training regularly, particularly as you grow older. It can be very powerful in reducing the signs and symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic conditions, among them: arthritis diabetes osteoporosis...
Vertex Fitness Puts The PERSONAL In Personal Trainer – Linda Garfield, Testimonial On June 4, I was at a training session at Vertex Fitness with Dwayne, my personal trainer, when my cell phone rang. I told Dwayne I had to take the call....
When most brides prepare for their wedding day, they have a checklist of things to do. Getting in shape usually falls somewhere between booking a venue and picking out the flowers. I had never been to a personal trainer before...
Fitting Exercise Into Busy Schedules with High Intensity Training (HIT) Life can get pretty hectic at times with life’s busy schedule. With all the responsibilities people have to take care of i.e. work, kids and other responsibilities, people fine themselves short on...
Why You Cannot Do Personal Training in a Vacuum Part 2: Client’s Perspective In my last post, I wrote about personal training and it’s similarities to refereeing fencing. Wait, what does refereeing a sport that most people are unfamiliar with...