Knowing how to warm up for a winter run is a big deal. Without doing it properly, I just wouldn’t run. Getting muscles properly prepped before heading out into the cold to be active is one of your first lines of defense against injury. That’s why I decided to make it the focus of this week’s blog post.
Category: Working Out
Why Do Personal Trainers Always Recommend Squats for Weight Loss?
Why is it that we personal trainers are always recommending squats for weight loss? What is it with that one move that seems to have us all so ready to work it into your routine? All right, I have a confession: I don’t always make this recommendation. Most of us don’t. But we often do, and it made a great title, so I stand by my declaration.
3 Ways to Stay Fit During the Holidays Without Stressing Yourself
This year, I’m ready with my top ways to stay fit during the holidays, so I could get my tips and tricks up here before the stresses of the season have the chance to overwhelm you and make you feel like giving up. That’s the key. Have a plan in place before you can have the chance to tell yourself that you can’t do it. Because you can do it, as long as you’re doing it right.
Is Taking a Painkiller Before a Workout a Good Idea?
Is it a good idea to take a painkiller before a workout? Will it cause you harm if you do? Are there benefits to using ibuprofen or acetaminophen for example? Does it matter which one you choose? As a physical trainer, I am asked these questions on a very regular basis, and I can see why. This is especially true when you see how many articles are written about it online with clickbait and fearmongering titles!