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A couple posts ago, we discussed the principle of Over training. Although it is important to regularly overload the body, there is a difference and a fine line between overloading and over training and it's important that you know the difference. As previously mentioned, Overload is when you push your body slightly past its current physical baseline in an effort to create an adaption effect. … [Read more...]
The understanding of the mind-body connection discussed in Principle #7 has wide reaching implications. In fact, it is intimately connected with virtually EVERY aspect of your life!As professional Personal Trainers, we hear from clients all the time that they feel they are NOT genetically gifted and those those who get results are just lucky, born to be fit, or many other excuses. This could not … [Read more...]
I know, it sounds complicated, but really it is quite simple. This term simply means, putting your mind into it. Neuromuscular facilitation is just a fancy way to say “Smart Muscles” or teaching your muscles to contract more effectively.Even though it may not seem that way, when you begin a workout plan, your muscles are under direct control from your nervous system (brain)!. In order for … [Read more...]
In Principle #5, we discussed the concept of Overload and its importance to experiencing ongoing results. You can maximize the Overload principle by regularly changing and updating your program. You see, the only perfect training program is one that changes continuously.A program that we design today, may be perfect today, but in about 4-8 weeks, it will no longer be able to produce the results … [Read more...]
One of the first questions asked in the weight room is "How many sets and reps should I do?" Well, let's start by first understanding the difference between these two terms.The number of repetitions refers to the number of times you perform an exercise without stopping. The number of sets refers to the number of times you perform a complete series of repetitions. For example, you may perform … [Read more...]
If you are scared of failure, I have 3 words for you...Get Over It! In life, and especially in Resistance Training, failure is a good thing. In fact, it is a necessity for continued improvement (just like life). To paraphrase Hans Selye, “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger”!In fitness, we often call this failure “momentary muscle fatigue”, or “momentary muscle failure”. … [Read more...]
Does your upcoming vacation have you worried about your waistline? You should be. The average person gains almost a pound a day while on vacation. But that doesn’t have to be you. Most of the time extra pounds sneak up on you when you least expect it, so decide right here and now that your vacation will leave you slimmer than when you left. All you have to do is have a plan. As you … [Read more...]
If running (or cycling, swimming, walking, etc.) is the only cardio activity you do, your running muscles will continue to get stronger and stronger, but the muscles that are neglected will get weaker. The end result of this is a muscle imbalance and ultimately injury...which defeats the purpose of exercising in the first place! Now, the pessimists out there are probably saying, “Great! … [Read more...]
Far too often fitness is presented as complicated and confusing. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Being fit comes from living the following simple everyday practices: … [Read more...]
We all know that visiting the Dentist regularly is proven to keep you healthy and prevent future dental issues. Well, now your Dentist can increase your athletic performance by improving strength, endurance, reaction time and reducing the physical stress on your body! If that sounds like a tall order for the average Dentist, it's because they now have a "secret weapon" in their arsenal to help … [Read more...]
