Functional Fitness workouts are my favorite. After my functional workout, I feel invigorated, strong and flexible as my routine has a cardio (aerobic & anaerobic) & strength (overall & core) component through so many planes of motion. Clients that train this way see a significant improvement in body composition, energy level and have the ability […]
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Obesity is now a disease. Compassionate, knowledgeable, and caring personal trainers are key in preventing and caring for people with this disease. I am not knocking health clubs but the a membership to a health club is not going to cut it. You need the right fitness professional to keep you motivated, hold your hand,
Obesity – Another reason of why one needs a Personal Trainer? Read More »
1. Tackle weight lifting at a 2-4 tempo. There’s more to strength training than moving the weights around. The speed at which you lift and lower those weights is very important if you want to sculpt your body. For best results, follow the “2-4 count” during resistance training. Spend two seconds in the concentric phase
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The Gold Team all started with fitness enthusiast Aaron. In Aaron’s attempt to motivate (and it worked) other Spinners to do a 90 minute Spin on Columbus Day, he challenged us by saying all that do it will be a part of the Gold Team! Then, fellow Spinner Carolyn said, “But what about me?” I
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Changes to November Anyone staying in town for Thanksgiving? If so, there is a class pre-Thanksgiving on Wed, Nov 21 at 6 am and post-Thanksgiving on Fri, Nov 23 at 6 am. Special Classes in November Training Ride – Wed Nov 14 530 am to 7 am – One week before Thanksgiving! The instructor will
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Coconut Water Coconut water can be found in your average supermarket. The brands now in the marketplace grow on a daily basis. A great beverage to add back electrolytes lost through exercise and a great tasting shake ingredient, the water is especially high in potassium, much higher amounts, than say, a banana, so drink up!
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Here is the workout that I promised I would send many of you. This is the Boot Camp workout that I taught on Sat, April 28 at 730 am in Tysons Corner. Equipment Needed: Kettlebell (wgt of your choice), 2-Dumbbells (or cans), timer, mat, Ipod in your ears (recommended but not necessary) First Round 60
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As a Spinning instructor, I try to teach classes with different goals for variety and to continually shock our muscles so they never become complacent. In this article, I have taken information from the Spinning website on Energy Zones to include heart rate as well as cadence. The classes that I teach right now encompass
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Click on this link to view classes and group locations for N2SHAPE, Spring 2012. http://bit.ly/ycsbxA To reserve a seat or more information, contact ellen@n2shape.com or call (703)9064413.
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Barefoot running shoes – how effective are they? written by Ellen Yates I have been wondering for some time about these shoes. I don’t find them attractive. Hence, don’t want to wear them as I still have some vanity left at almost 50 years old. Upon doing some research, here is what I found based
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