Getting stronger doesn’t always mean lifting heavier weights Sometimes we overlook the obvious. To get stronger, lift weights. Now I didn’t come up with this pearl of wisdom, but it proves we fail to see what’s right in front of … Read More
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6 Isolation Trainings For Flex Appeal
Here Are 6 Isolation Trainings to make your muscles pop It was an early morning just like any other morning at the T. Boone Pickens YMCA. I was guzzling coffee, waiting for my next client to arrive when a woman … Read More
3 Considerations For The Beginning Exerciser
3 considerations for the beginning exerciser to stick with it There’s nothing wrong with going in all guns blazing when you’re beginning to change your body. You’ve got your mind made up, your gym membership or exercise equipment is bought. … Read More
You’re Stronger Than You Think
Being stronger is not always about the gym There’s no doubt 2020 will change the way we do things for a while. It’s been a real humdinger of a year. Don’t know what humdinger means? Look it up. 😊 And … Read More
Exercising With Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are a cheaper alternative when money is tight Recently, I’ve been in the market for more dumbbells and weight plates for Outback Performance and two things struck me. One there’s not much in stock and two, what’s there … Read More
The Missing Link With Your Fitness
I’ve often been called the missing link and it’s got nothing to do with my (cue hairy jokes here) appearance. It’s a behavior issue. Often I get a little silly and move around on my hands and feet and eat … Read More
How Exercise Makes Your Immune System Strong
A little exercise goes a long way to making your immune system strong During COVID-19 and now coming into flu season there’s been a lot of talk about ‘boosting or strengthening one’s immune system by doing…….’ Like your immune system … Read More
5 Tips For Exercising After 50
Before I turned 50, my son called me ‘pre-old.’ I wasn’t old (in his mind) until my 50th birthday. And now I am 50 years old and counting, I’m officially old (according to him) and getting my AARP emails. But … Read More
Exercise Can Save Your Life
And not in the way you’re thinking Exercise will do a lot for you IF you do it. Exercise will: prevents a myriad of diseases helps you fit into your favorite pair of pants provides legal stress relief helps you … Read More
4 Beginner Gym Mistakes (and how to fix them)
You look down at the scale and you can’t believe your eyes. That’s way higher than you thought it was. And then you stroll over to the mirror while taking your shirt off. Turning side to side while glancing over … Read More