The first quarter of the year is half over and so are most of our New Year’s resolutions. Now it’s time to focus on warm weather. View Full Article

Whether you watch the Biggest Loser or not, it’s hard to ignore the comments people have regarding the show. When I listen to individuals voice their feelings, most of the time their concerns are for the contestants and how hard they are pushed and if their bodies can handle it View Full Article

As a personal trainer, it is my job to find ways to get people to adhere to their fitness program. Whether they are home or on the road, I try to show them creative ways to stay in shape. Circuit training is a great way to do this. It is both time efficient and fitness effective, combining cardiovascular and strength training into a workout session in less than one hour. The great thing about circuit training is that it can be done anywhere with or without equipment. View Full Article

It’s holiday time and the New Year is just around the corner. I know it is said that the average weight gain between Thanksgiving and the New Year is approximately 8 pounds, but so is View Full Article

By now, I hope you have a general understanding of the cardio and strength components and have been able to utilize this information to structure your own fitness program. We can now move on to one of the most important components, as well as the most neglected. View Full Article

The strength component of a well-balanced fitness program is probably the most familiar component. Strength training used to be popular among males exclusively, however, due to recent health benefits and concerns relating to osteoporosis, it has gained interest among women as well. View Full Article

My first article addressed the components of a balanced fitness program. The next several articles will describe in detail each component starting with the cardiovascular component (cardio). Cardio is an activity which increases your heart rate and can be sustained for 30 minutes or more. It is important to understand that the heart is a muscle and cardiovascular exercise is the best way to keep your heart healthy. View Full Article

Getting the urge to start an exercise program? Don’t know how to start? The following information will not only help you develop a fitness program that will give you positive results, but also keep you motivated and excited about exercise. View Full Article