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Training Aspects in Hamilton Township, NJ After many years of unleashing potential in Voorhees, Cherry Hill, Sewell, and many of the surrounding areas, Training Aspects is opening a small branch in Hamilton Township, NJ. We offer personal training, corporate training, athlete development, and sports team training. Our promise at Training Aspects is to continually assess…

Intensity is one of the most crucial factors for seeing progress when programming your training. Many people are familiar with the idea of lifting either heavier or lighter to challenge the body, and/or switching up workout volume. But intensity doesn’t always have to be about load or volume. There are many other ways to change…

What is Plane of Motion and why does it matter in training? Planes of motion refer to the directions in which the body moves. There are three types of planes: Sagittal Plane: Separates the body into left and right. Frontal Plane: Divides the body into front and back. Transverse Plane: Splits the body into top…

Sometimes we get or feel banged up during a workout or sports performance, but there’s a big difference between feeling hurt and being injured. Feeling hurt might mean muscle soreness, the burn of a tough workout, tightness and/or bruising but it’s something that generally heals with rest. An injury involves actual damage to your muscles,…

In the pursuit of our physical goals like building muscle, enhancing speed, or boosting strength, many people overlook a critical aspect of training: loading mechanics. Loading mechanics are how your body manages and distributes weight during movement. Just hearing that, you could probably assume this a factor that plays a crucial role in both performance…

Who is Training Aspects and Its Evolution: The personal training program 2009: “Move – Look – Feel As You’ve Always Desired” was the original Training Aspects motto when we focused solely on personal training. Physical and performance training encompasses much more than just sculpting muscles or losing weight. It involves moving with power, overcoming the…

Do You Have to Spar to Train Boxing? Absolutely not! You can reap the rewards of boxing training without taking a single punch! Whether you’re a young adult or an elder, someone with health restrictions, or someone who just wants the fitness benefits, boxing offers a variety of training options that cater to all levels…

Preparing your muscles and joints for a workout or sport, following the approach of releasing, mobilizing, activating, and finally integrating is crucial. Integrations, being the last step in this sequence, ensures your body is fully prepared for the physical demands of what’s ahead. While many focus mostly on the earlier steps, the importance of integrations…

Boxing Training for the Middle-Aged Man Boxing training can be highly beneficial for middle-aged men due to its combination of physical, mental, and social benefits. Men’s health is crucial, and training in some form of combat, like boxing, is an empowering way to take control of it. Boxing offers an incredible outlet for stress relief,…

Athletes often strive to achieve personal and team-oriented goals throughout the season. Key questions include: When should I work out? What’s the best time for intense training? How do I cut weight effectively? How can I improve my speed? Understanding the optimal timing of these elements during the season is crucial. Let’s break the season…

After mobilizing your muscles, the next critical step in the release, mobilize, activate, and integrate process is muscle activation. This step is essential for priming each muscle fiber for the demands of your workout or sports activity. While mobilization increases flexibility and range of motion, muscle activations focus on waking up and engaging the specific…

When athletes aim to increase their weight, it’s crucial to consider several key factors. Three primary questions often arise: How will this weight gain affect my performance? Am I aiming to maintain weight while losing fat? Or, am I seeking to build muscle, which will inevitably lead to overall weight gain? Setting Your Weight Gain…