Is metabolic conditioning the new buzzword in fitness circles and what the heck is it?! Metabolic conditioning exercises vary in intensity from moderate to high. Their goal is to improve, and increase efficiency, of the aerobic and anaerobic systems in the body. How does metcon do this?? Through producing more/becoming more efficient at producing ATP… Continue reading Metabolic Conditioning
As a runner who primarily uses their legs to propel themselves forward, I don’t need to strength train my upper body, right? Wrong. While the legs are, of course, arguably the most significant body part in running, a weak upper body can cause problems. Have you ever seen someone run with their arms at their… Continue reading Do I really need to train my upper body as a runner?
When hiring a personal trainer, you have several options to consider. You can, of course, hire a trainer at the gym you frequent. If you aren’t a member of a gym, or perhaps your gym doesn’t offer trainers for hire, you can find an independent trainer who works out of a gym space they rent.… Continue reading Benefits of In-Home Personal Training
Woooo! I’m back for another blog, peeps! And it’s a good one. Today I’ll be tackling a discussion that everyone in the fitness industry LOVES to weigh in on: cardiovascular training versus strength training. I’ll be considering whether one is better than the other, if one size really does fit all, and the benefits of… Continue reading Strength Training vs. Cardiovascular Training
