Are multivitamins healthy
Many of us take a daily multivitamin and we think that they’re good for us and will improve our health but is this true are multivitamins healthy? There is limited research on the subject but some people seem to think that taking one may not be good for our health. I have many of my clients ask me about multivitamins....
Weight Loss Tips
Losing weight can be a challenge. Most of our friends and family have weight loss tips that have worked for them. Many of these weight loss tips are coming from good intentions but are not based in science. With all the fad diets/diet cults on the market losing weight has become more complicated that it needs to be. You may...
The right mindset for working out
Before starting a fitness program it’s important to make sure that you’re in the right state of mind. Many of us start a fitness program with the statement “I need to get in better shape”. What does getting in better shape even mean? Are you trying to lose weight or are you going to aim to run a 5k? Figuring...
A Guide to Muscle Building
Personal Trainer's Guide to Muscle Building If I asked you what you must do to gain muscle mass, what would your answer be? “Sign up at the gym and start lifting weights”, right? This might be true to some extent, after all one cannot gain muscle mass without lifting weights, however just hitting the gym and lifting heavy weights won’t...
Review of the Apple watch 4
About a week ago I picked up the Apple watch 4 and sent in my Apple watch 3 for a trade in value. I was pumped to get the new watch because of the bigger screen and the more advanced heart rate monitor. I used the Apple watch 3 daily to track my runs, daily activity, sleep and weight training...
Low carb diet
What is the low carb diet and does it work? All over the internet and other media sources there is a war on carbs but what all the chatter about. What is the truth about carbs? I’ve been a personal trainer for many years and I eat carbs all the time. Are carbs bad for you? Not really. My goal...
Personal Training for Couples
Personal training for couples is a great way to bond with your partner and it saves a little money compared to one on one personal training. I work with a few different couples and they enjoy working out together. Working out with your partner saves time and helps to hold both of you accountable to your program. Having a personal...
Personal Training at home
I’ve been a personal trainer at gyms and I have traveled to client’s homes for training. My clients enjoyed both forms of training but in home training fit the needs of my client much better. Currently many of the people I work with have busy lifestyles that don’t give them time to hit the gym. The main reason that people...