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Fitness & Exercise
I would like to explain a few fitness terms that you may be unfamiliar with, but are crucial for designing effective workouts.
By the end of this blog, you'll have a crystal-clear understanding of the kinetic chain, the difference between open and closed-chain exercises, and when to use each in your workout routine.
Recent studies, including a 2020 review on PubMed, found that both low-load (30-60% of one-rep max) and moderate to high-load training (60%+ of one-rep max) can result in similar muscle growth when taken to the point of muscle failure.
My husband says I speak another language when I start talking about workouts. I don’t quite understand, though. All I said to him was that I started my workout with a Tabata, moved into a fun strength EMOM, and finished with an AMRAP.
One of our Over Fifty Fitness subscribers asked about fat-burning heart rate zones the other week. She was confused by the conflicting information on the internet and concerned that she wasn't burning fat when her heart rate got too high.
One of the awesome perks of having a personal trainer is that we fetch your dumbbells. It's like having your personal fitness concierge!
But really, what we're doing is making sure you aren’t grabbing too light a weight.
The answer is yes, but not for the reasons many people train their abs.
Contrary to what many believe, doing endless crunches won't magically burn away belly fat.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Let’s talk about fat loss.
I don’t often chat about fat loss; however, I do have one pointer I would love to share that could help jumpstart your goal.
Adding more protein to your diet!
Lifestyle & Motivation
We've all been there—those days when the last thing we want to do is put on our workout gear and start exercising.
I’ve been there, and it’s my job to motivate people who don’t want to exercise! So, feeling uninspired and unmotivated sometimes is only human.
Wellness & Mind-Body Connection
Imagine if a strength training routine could be turned into a face cream - it would be the ultimate anti-aging secret for women.