Who Wins? The Battle of Exercise versus Genetics

Is it genetics? Or is it your physical activity levels? That is the question I hear the most when it comes to a client’s body composition.  Body composition is one part of the overall equation to being in tip top shape (the other four being muscle strength,...

Does Going on a Diet Actually Work?

Turn on the TV. Listen to the radio. Go on the internet or social media.  If you did any of these you will find advertisements and information about the next type of diet.  You may even find the next “diet to end all diets.”  A study examining weight gain...

What is Medical Fitness?

Whenever I meet a someone for the first time and we begin talking about what I chose to do for my career (I consider it more fun then anything else) they assume that as a personal trainer I do the following: yell, make people sweat and inflict pain on clients.  They...

Is Some Exercise Better than No Exercise?

I’ve had a number of clients tell me that there isn’t enough time to complete a full workout or something came up that they couldn’t do their full workout.  Lack of time can also be used as an excuse to not exercise at all.  Clients will always find...

Your Guide for Meal Prepping

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin When I speak with clients about their weight loss goals or adopting new healthy eating habits it begins and ends with meal preparation.  Most poor choices are made when the...

The Aging Secret: Discover How to Age Well

Your only as old as you believe yourself to be.  Age is only a number.  We’ve heard these sayings before and have even used them conveniently.  Your view on aging will determine how you age.  A positive outlook on remaining active and healthy will help you BE...

Best Personal Trainer in Bucks

  Every year the online publication Bucks Happening runs an online competition that allows people to vote on who is the best in a number of categories.  I’m proud to announce that myself, Brent Hartman of Body By Brent, has been nominated again!.   In...

Make Stress Relief Your Resolution

  Today we have guest blog post from Adam and Kaitlyn Townsend of Fellowship Massage Therapy in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Here are five tips that will help reduce your stress in 2018!   Make Stress Relief Your Resolution   It’s said that up to 83% of...

B3 Personal Training Facebook Group

  Every new year, resolutions are made and goals are set.  I’ve written about SMART goals and how to come up with.  One of the important aspects to reaching your goals is accountability.  That’s why I am pleased to announce the launch of the ‘B3...

Veterans Day 2017

Today, Saturday, November 11th is Veterans Day.  This federal holiday pays tribute to the brave men and women of the United States armed forces who risk their lives daily to protect our freedom. This includes everyone who has served in the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps,...