In today’s PT Intel, Rich Ruffing explains the necessity of instituting strength training as the base of a successful workout program. Rich has a BS in Sports Biology from Springfield College, is a NCSA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and is also certified from the Titleist Performance Institute (Level 1) for Golf Fitness, Functional Movement […]
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How to Stay In Shape While on Vacation
With summer wrapping up (sigh), most of us are returning from holidays and time off. Struggling to to figure out how to stay in shape while on vacation was undoubtedly a challenge for most people at this time of year, but personal trainer Israel LoBue for San Diego Boot Camp Experts shows that the next time […]
Top 9 Mistakes People Make at the Gym
We’ve all done some silly things we aren’t that proud of. Looking back now we can chuckle slightly at the neophyte behaviour that we displayed at the gym when we thought we knew everything about achieving optimal results at the gym. In hindsight, those spandex shorts and hours of bicep curls not only looked silly, […]
PT Intel: Sarah Rogers Discusses the Need to Focus on Muscle Contraction
Boston-based personal trainer Sarah J. Rogers discusses the need to focus on muscle contraction when working out, something that many people overlook when they go to the gym. Sarah is a lifelong athlete, a licensed massage therapist, certified personal trainer, and uses neuromuscular therapy, Active Isolated Stretching, and myofascial release to help her personal training […]
L-Glutamine – What You Need to Know
Overview: L-Glutamine promotes muscle recovery, in effect reducing muscle soreness and the effects of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). Boosts your immune system. Reduces lactic acid build-up. Helps you recover faster so that you can get your butt back in the gym. What is L-Glutamine? L-glutamine is an anti-catabolic amino acid that is found in […]
PT Intel: Tim Orcutt Shares His Favorite Fitness Tip
In this afternoon’s PT Intel, Tim Orcutt, NCSA-CPT and owner of Capitaland Fitness shares an essential truth to achieving your fitness goals that can apply to just about anyone, no matter what their fitness goals: Dedication is everything. When you make progressive workouts specific to your goals as important as paying the rent or mortgage, […]