Category: Exercise

If you have recently decided to commit to a workout routine for the first time, you may need a little guidance to get started. Your new PowerBlock Dumbbells look great in your basement gym setup, yet you stare at them and think to yourself, “. . . now what?”.

Hiring the right personal trainer can be extremely tricky! There are many things to consider before finding someone to assist you with your fitness goals! Here are a few things you should consider before hiring a personal trainer:

As someone who has been weight training for most of my adult life, I’m always interested in adding new stimulus to my program. In general, I believe that an effective weight training program revolves around the 5-6 major movement patterns, repeated consistently. However, I do like to add in new things every now and again Read more…

I have had a gym membership since I was 24 years old.  Every month my credit card gets dinged for about $40.00.  I have had memberships that cost more than that. And I have had memberships that cost less — but overall, I would say it’s been an average of 40 dollars per month.

My wife has always been a tough sell on the idea of weight training on a regular basis. She’s much more engaged in cardio based training like running and Peloton classes. I’m a huge advocate for weight training, and always encourage her to do it, but here’s how the conversation typically goes:

As a trainer, I have clients who come to me with specific goals in terms of their physique and function. They want to build more muscle, or get really strong, but often aren’t sure how to approach it. I recall working with a client who came to me saying he wanted to get really strong Read more…

I am 83 years old, and have trained with weights for much of my life, since age 15.   I read the fitness magazines and books, and learned the training lore of the time. In my adult life, (after getting involved in the running craze of the time) I trained at the local athletic club. Read more…

Overtraining is something that is far too common and often overlooked. People often have these “all or nothing”, “no days off”, and “more is better” mentalities that are not sustainable. I can attest to this because I used to have that same mentality. I would beat myself into the ground on a daily basis and Read more…

The game of golf has really taken off over the past year and a half. Countless people of all ages and abilities have flocked to the golf course to begin a new hobby and means of exercise. Take enough swings and you’ll soon realize that the sport asks a lot of your body.