For most people lifting weights is all about getting in shape and looking good. For others it is to put on muscle. Both groups are hitting the gym for aesthetic reasons, but did you know that there are a bunch of other benefits of strength training? Lifting weights not only improves the reflection in the […]
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5 Reasons You Aren’t Seeing the Progress You Want
It’s a familiar feeling… You’ve been working your butt off at the gym. Putting in the hours. Watching your diet. Taking the rught supplements. Seeing incremental gains here and there. But after a while, you begin to feel like you aren’t progressing fast enough. You are not big enough. You are not strong enough. This […]
11 Ways to Keep Your Fitness Goals on Track
Toronto-based Kathleen Trotter, personal trainer extraordinaire, shares 11 simple and powerful ways to keep your fitness goals on track. We all know that starting something is always the hardest part, so the next time you feel your motivation dipping use any of these little hacks to keep your goals on track– 1. Don’t keep your […]
PT Intel: Scott Middleton Shares a Quick Abs Hack
In today’s PT Intel, personal trainer Scott Middleton shares a quick hack for getting the most out of your abdominal work. Scott holds his BS in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (by NSCA), and certified by NASM for personal training and as a corrective exercise specialist. He […]
Six Quick Tips for Fitness Awesomeness
Kathleen Trotter, personal trainer extraordinaire shares six of her favorite workout tips. Kathleen has been a personal trainer in Toronto since 2002, and has a range of certifications ranging from pilates, kettle ball, fascial stretching and strength training. Connect with her on her official Facebook page. Here are a six-pack of Kathleenisms: 1. Genetics may […]
The 10 Best Workout Motivation Videos
There are always going to be days when the last thing we want to do is strap on our shoes and make it down to the gym. We will conjure up any excuse imaginable to get out of that workout. Here are the 10 best workout motivation videos to help you get your day off […]