Top 5 Training Mistakes

Between seasoned gym-goers and beginners, there are a few common mistakes when it comes to training. Although these mistakes are not major issues, per se, small mistakes over time can affect the overall effectiveness of your training. A few small tweaks mean that you can maximize the benefits of training.   Dehydration One of the most common mistakes we see …

‘Tis the Season for Maintenance

For many personal trainers, the month of December might be properly referred to as a “Maintenance Month.” December is typically filled with social obligations, and stress surrounding the holidays in general for clients. Your regular routine and schedule go out the window and all the holiday parties and gatherings mean you’re tempted to skip workouts. As it is, committing to …

Target Heart Rate: What It Is and How to Use It to Maximize Your Training

Monitoring your heart rate during exercise is a great option to help determine how hard you are working. You can do it manually or by using a wearable device. Target heart rate is the minimum number of beats per minute needed to reach a given level of physical effort, for the purpose of improving cardiovascular fitness. To determine your individual target heart …

4 Tips to Overcome Your Fitness Plateau

Typically, when one starts with either a new meal plan or has fresh vigor to start working out again, progress just happens.  People lose weight, fat almost falls off the body, muscle seems to appear like the coming spring, progress is made with different exercises, and the whole world is right. In the world of health and personal training, a “plateau” refers …