Whatever your goals are in the gym, whether it is adding 25 pounds to your bench or squat, running a faster mile, or just dropping a couple pounds, it’s natural to always latch onto the shiny, glossy, and seemingly painless new ways to get ahead with your goals. It could be the brand new supplement […]
Training
Should I Do Cardio Before or After I Lift Weights (Or Not At All?)
Broscience has permeated this question over the years, with every lifter at the gym coming up with a different answer: Lift before you do cardio otherwise you will ruin the gains you made from lifting. Do cardio first, and then lift because your body will remember best what you did last. Don’t do your cardio […]
Chin Up vs. Pull Up: What You Need to Know
Ahh yes, the eternal chin up vs. pull up debate. First thing’s first– no, a chin up and a pull up aren’t the same thing, but both definitely fit into the “best exercises” category. When you’re done with this article you’ll know a) what sets them apart and b) why you should be doing more […]
How to Keep a Kickass Fitness Journal
Alrighty, so you have made the mega wise decision to start keeping a fitness journal. Not only is it a very simple tool to help you stay on track with your fitness goals, but there are a myriad of benefits attached to using one as well, from staying motivated (that sounds important!), to insuring that […]
Why Strength Training Is Necessary
In today’s PT Intel personal trainer Kathleen Trotter talks about how necessary strength training is, no matter what your fitness goals are. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her advice, having completed 10 (count ’em!) marathons, an Ironman (well, Ironwoman to be more accurate) and 7 half Ironmans. You can also find her on […]
Core Conditioning Rx – A Prescription for Back Health
In today’s PT Intel, Joshua Garcia discusses how training your core has benefits far beyond just getting a six pack — it can also help keep your back healthy. Joshua is a personal trainer and founder of Unification Point in Denver, Colorado. You can find him online by clicking here. Aesthetics finally meet function; exercise […]