After reading a recent study about strength training and whether you need to lift heavy weights to build muscle, I got to thinking about my clients and how they strength train. The study showed some evidence that rather than worrying about lifting real heavy weights, we should consider simply lifting the weight until we reach …
Muscle fatigue/effort level instead of counting reps Read More »
This is a letter I wrote to some prospects I contacted this week. It reflects my current thoughts about our program and how good I feel about the work we are doing at Thrive Fitness. Dear Future Thrive Client: Thrive Fitness is an exercise and wellness program that is much like personal training, but in …
Most fitness programs are designed with the goal of helping you to lose weight and body fat, to make you look better. The majority of people certainly want this in their fitness program, but it also doesn’t make sense to ignore the importance of being able to move freely, without pain. Beating up your body …
Placing a higher priority on Mobility in your workouts Read More »
I stole this blog post from another fitness training facility’s website, and thought it made good sense. I think once you try a small group session, you will see the big difference between us and your typical bootcamp class. 6 reasons why Small Group Personal Training is better than an outdoor bootcamp: 1. Exercise Progressions Everybody …
With the growing influence of the internet, mobile technology and a world economy, people are expecting to get higher quality services for less money. We can see that in nearly everything around us, from McDonald’s being under pressure to deliver higher quality at a low price to software making our lives more efficient. As a …
My last column discussed our obsession with the bathroom scale and how it can sabotage our efforts to stay engaged in a fitness program long term. While I truly believe that it is best to focus on overall health rather than how much someone weighs, I do understand the reality that most people are concerned …