The New Year is here. As a personal trainer who has been in the fitness industry for the last 15 years, I have seen many trends come and go. Here is my impression of what’s hot in fitness in 2013. Crossfit is doing well and popular as ever. Seems boot camp, crossfit, and P90x have [...]
We live very sedentary lives compared to our ancestors of not long ago. Lay in bed, drive your car, sit at your desk, sit on the couch. Sit, sit, sit. It’s no wonder we are facing an obesity epidemic. I find myself often seeking out a seat not out of fatigue but habit. The more [...]
The Burpee Pullup is a great strength training exercise that is also a high intensity fat burner so it’s just as good for weight loss and cardiovascular conditioning as it is for toning muscles. Only my most advanced personal training clients can handle it. Here is how it is done… Pick a number or amount [...]
In a strength training routine, your body responds to change. So if you want your body to keep responding you need to keep changing it up. Don’t be afraid to give something new a try just because of the name or any preconceived notions. You never know what effect an exercise is going to have [...]
Too many people accept aches and pains as a natural part of the aging process. While it is true that there is a natural decline in all of the body’s processes as we age, the source of most aches and pains is not inevitable. Every year Americans spend billions of dollars on over the counter [...]
I’m sometimes asked, “I’ve heard squatting is bad for the knees, is that true?” Short answer, NO! The squat is the king of lower body exercises. It primarily works the thigh and butt muscles, but is in actuality a full body core movement. Squatting is not bad for the knees as long as you do [...]
Many people start an exercise routine with the best of intentions but lack a plan or clear cut goals. When a person begins to exercise they will typically experience fitness gains in the beginning but soon find they have reached a plateau. This is because of adaptation. When your body is not accustomed to any [...]
Here are a few things you should think about before hiring a personal trainer in San Diego. Beginning a fitness routine can be a daunting task. Most people don’t know where to begin or are afraid of getting no results, or worse, injuring themselves during their workout. This is where hiring a certified personal trainer [...]
How Do You Prevent Injury? By following these guidelines, you can minimize the chance of injury during your strength training workouts. Of course the best way to minimize your chance of injury is to hire a certified personal trainer if you are unsure of what you are doing. Warm up: Before you perform any strength [...]
Strength Training Guidelines Always warm up prior to lifting: 5-10 minutes of light cardio will prepare your muscles and circulatory system for exercise. This will make it more safe and effective. Perform a warm up set for each exercise in your program: This further warms up the muscles and tendons in the exact way they [...]