by Brent | Jul 31, 2015 | Exercise, Personal Training, Wellness
Chances are we sit most of the day starting with our commutes in the morning to sitting at a desk with a computer. We put in a full day of sitting hunched over our desktop and get back in the car and end the day sitting at the dinner table and on the...
by Brent | Jul 24, 2015 | Exercise, Health
This week we discuss cardiovascular exercise, part of the 4 components of our well rounded exercise program. As we noted previously, as per the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate...
by Brent | Jul 17, 2015 | Exercise, Health
We’re kicking off a 4 part blog series on 4 major areas of exercise that will include: resistance training, cardiovascular, balance and flexibility. This week’s edition is on resistance training. We’ll look to define what resistance...
by Brent | Jul 10, 2015 | Exercise, Wellness
Did you know that July 12-18 is ‘Every Body Deserves a Massage’ Week? Every year massage therapists use this dedicated week to raise awareness of the benefits of massage. Massage can be very beneficial in conjunction with an exercise program. Let’s take a...
by Brent | Jul 3, 2015 | Nutrition, Special Events, Wellness
When I set out to become a personal trainer back in 2005 it was because I so passionate about exercise I wanted to share that passion with everyone else. I love what I do, coaching, educating and helping clients to make a profound impact on their life. That...
by Brent | Jun 26, 2015 | Exercise, Health
How You Can Naturally Increase Your Levels The three primary anabolic hormones involved in building muscle tissue are testosterone, growth hormone, insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) as well as insulin and thyroid hormones. (6) Testosterone is...
by Brent | Jun 19, 2015 | Exercise, Nutrition, Wellness
Image courtesy of KROMKRATHOG at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men, behind only skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 220,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the...
by Brent | Jun 12, 2015 | Exercise, Wellness
Men’s Health Week begins on Monday June 15th this year and in observance we are beginning a three week series of posts on men’s health issues. The first in the series is on the leading cause of death in men, heart disease. Heart...
by Brent | Jun 7, 2015 | Special Events, Wellness
Today, Sunday, June 7th is the 28th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day®. A survivor as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. For those who have had cancer it is important to know where you can...
by Brent | Jun 5, 2015 | Exercise
More then one million people each year are diagnosed with cancer (1). As of 2014 there were roughly 14.5 million cancer survivors living in the United States (2). This Sunday is the 28th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a day to connect, support,...
