Setting up a home gym not only saves you the time it takes to commute to a gym — not to mention the waits for machines — but you simply cannot beat the convenience. Toronto-based personal trainer Kathleen Trotter shares 5 tips for building a home gym. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her […]
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3 Interval Training Workouts to Spice Up Your Cardio
Not everyone likes to do cardio — that is pretty much an engrained, scientific fact. Toronto-based personal trainer Kathleen Trotter drops 3 different interval training workouts that can help keep the ho-hum of routine at bay. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her advice, having completed 10 (count ’em!) marathons, an Ironman (well, Ironwoman […]
The Plank Exercise – What You Need to Know
The plank, or planking, or whatever the kids are calling it these days, is an isometric exercise (isometric means that you are in a static or stationary position) that develops the core, as well as your arms, back, glutes and shoulders. It is a fantastic way to develop flat abs, but more importantly from a […]
PT Intel: Ellen O’Hara Shares Her Favorite Plank Set with Range
In this afternoon’s PT Intel, Ellen O’Hara shares her favorite plank set. Ellen has her Master’s Degree in nursing from Boston College, while holding an MA RN license. She is also a certified personal trainer via ACE, and is also certified by Yogafit. You can find her online at Core Asset Fitness Training, a mobile […]
10 Rules for Lasting Fitness
In today’s PT Intel, Matt Supple shares 10 quick and simple rules for lasting fitness. He graduated from The Citadel with a degree in Physical Education while serving four years as an officer in the Marines. He is also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, has numerous TRX designations, is a National Academy […]
97 Fitness Motivation Quotes
Getting motivated to not only go to the gym, but to eat right, sleep enough, and make all the lifestyle decisions necessary to live a truly epic and healthy life is difficult. Make today a little easier with this comprehensive list of fitness motivation quotes. Which ones speak most to you? Accept responsibility for your […]