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Train This, Not That: The Leg Edition
The best way to get long shapely legs is to do at least 75 reps in the abductor/adductor machine followed by 75 more reps in the leg extension machine, right? Wrong! Although not necessarily lethal, some of these machines should be avoided to reduce the risk of injury. Plus, there are simply better—and safer—options. […]
7 Strategies for Helping Clients Train Smarter—NOT Harder
Mr. Miyagi, one of the greatest personal trainers of all time, once said, “No such thing as a bad student, only bad teacher. Teacher say, student do.” Okay, admittedly he is a fictional character played by the late Pat Morita, but this clip from the original Karate Kid is the one of the […]
Why Women Should Train Different Than Men
It’s no big secret that a women’s idea of what the perfect body is for her is vastly different from what a man’s idea of what the perfect body for him is. Men and women store fat differently, and because women are predisposed to naturally maintain higher body fat levels than men, most women have […]
Train More Effectively With A Heart Rate Monitor
Today’s heart rate monitors have made it easier for athletes of all levels to get the same feedback they would get from a high-priced trainer. It’s like having a personal coach strapped to your wrist. Until you get a heart rate monitor, you measure your effort by time or distance. With a heart rate monitor, […]
Train This, Not That: The Core Edition
Why do you do core training? To get better abs? Support your back? Improve your athletic performance? Maybe all of the above! When doing any type of core strengthening, it is important to ask yourself why you do each movement, and to weigh the risk vs. benefit of the exercise you have selected. Unfortunately, […]
Train your heart to protect your mind
Exercising to improve our cardiovascular strength may protect us from cognitive impairment as we age, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Institut universitaire de gératrie de Montréal Research Centre. “Our body’s arteries stiffen with age, and the vessel hardening is believed to begin in the aorta, […]
Train Smarter with Fitwall: A High-Intensity Interval Training Workout
August 19, 2014, 12:00AM PT in Fitnovatives Blog | Have you experienced Fitwall yet? Fitwall’s Director of Training and National Head Coach Clifton Harski shows ACE’s Anthony Wall how to “Train Smarter” using Fitwall’s unique combination of high-intensity interval training plus continuous biofeedback via heart-rate monitors and mounted iPADs. Check out this […]
Body Type Workouts: How to Train Clients With an Android Body Type
June 5, 2014, 12:00AM PT in Fitnovatives Blog | In part 1 of this blog, we learned about the gynoid body type and a few workouts that may benefit clients who have greater fat distribution in the lower portion of their body. In part two, we’re examining the android body type and the […]
Why You Should Train the Core Standing Up
There’s no doubt that core training can provide many benefits, including improved aesthetic appearance and reduced low-back soreness, which is why many people make it a priority to incorporate core exercises into their fitness regimen. But do you know if the exercises that you’re doing to strengthen your core are the most effective? […]
7 Tips For Improving Your Workout
Credit: Noah Neiman Celebrity trainer and fitness instructor Noah Neiman of Barrys Bootcamp offered these tips for improving your workout and day-to-day lifestyle. Follow him on Twitter @noahDneiman: How to Spice Up Your Exercise Routine: 1. Do High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.): While there have always been disparaging views on the best forms of fitness throughout the years, […]