You may have heard that it's good to stretch before and after your workouts. Stretching helps prime your muscles for action, keeping them supple and preventing injuries! However, it is possible to stretch yourself the wrong way..Make sure you aren't stretching cold muscles..Reach until you feel tension but not pain, and hold that position for 20 seconds to one minute. Be sure to never bounce while...

I wish that people really understood the importance of a personal trainer. I have been a competative iceskater most of my life, I am a fifth degree black belt in Martial Arts and have been around trainers or coaches most of my life. I still work with trainers as much as possable. Not only is it important to continue to have someone push you to your limits, but more important, to have someone there...

Are you feeling stressed out or feeling down? It is amazing how much better you will feel when you hit the gym. I know personally that sometimes it is the most difficult thing to do. I would rather lay on my bed or have a few beers. Sometimes I need someone to tell me to get in the gym. It is great to have someone hold you accountable. A great idea is a personal trainer. They will make sure you...

so I decided this week i decided to push my body ( with just classes) and see just how many I could get in (also of course with my schedule allowing) So I still have two days left but sometimes writing it out makes it a little nicer to look at. Cause my body if feeling it that is for sure. So this is what I have done so far. Monday I did just Zumba @7pm, Tuesday I hit it really hard and did...

Step one: adjust your seat. You should adjust your seat so that the bar overhead is just out of reach in order to ensure the largest range of motion. Also, you should adjust the leg padding so that your feet can rest flat on the floor while still having a snug but not tight fitting on the top of your legs once you are in position.Step two: pick your grip.There is no right and wrong when it comes...