The Perfect Workout – Why a 60 Minute Full Body Workout May Be the Best Use of Your Time
The typical gym workout is 60 minutes long. Whether that is a group fitness class, a one-on-one personal training session, or just doing a cardio...
Fire Up Your CNS for Maximal Results
Everyone wants to get the most out of their time spent in the gym. Your goal may be to lose weight, gain muscle, or to simply be more functional in...
Accentuate the NEGATIVE??
When you perform weight training, there are two distinct phases of movement; the eccentric and concentric phases. Eccentric refers to the “negative”...
What Your Summer Is Missing - Camp!
New friendships and new adventures are some of the best parts of a memorable summer. Summer camp is a great option to make new friends and have new...
Keep Fitness Simple
When thinking about entering into a new workout program or simply trying to be more active, hitting the internet for the best workout practices can...
Yoga-Qigong Workshops Coming to the RAC In January
There will be 90 minute Yoga-Qigong workshops held on Fridays at 5:45 pm from January 14 through February 18. Sign up through the RAC app or by...
What are Trigger Points?
One term that often comes up when discussing myofascial pain is a “trigger point”. What exactly is a trigger point? Travell and Simons define a...
Kettlebell Workout Benefits
As a Personal Trainer I have found kettlebells to be a wonderful exercise resource for both my own workouts and the workouts of clients I train....
Carbo-Loading for Endurance Athletes
Tis the season for races and carbohydrate loading! I’d love to share my best sports nutrition advice with all of you. After running 20+ marathons and...
Eccentric Training: The Need for Negative Reps!
What is eccentric training? Eccentric training, also known as the performance of negative reps, is a term used to describe the period of a muscle...
