Personal trainer tips

Personal Trainer Quick Tip Is Magnesium the Key to Calcium Absorption? Many people are increasing their calcium intake to improve bone health and stave off arthritis and osteoporosis. One would think, but the real culprit responsible for these issues could be magnesium. Magnesium plays a vital role in the amount of calcium that is actually…

What is Insulin and How does it Affect Blood Sugar and Fat Loss? Importance of Hormones in personal training It seems everyone concentrates on the role diet and exercise play in our health and wellbeing, but forget the importance of hormones in the team effort.  In this article I’m going to be discussing the hormone…

Personal Trainer Quick Tip Should You Be Eating the Seeds of Grapes? The answer is yes! You could be missing a lot of the nutrients found in grapes if you are spitting out the seeds. The seeds contain many nutrients that boast great health benefits. Grape Seed Nutrients Include: Vitamin E, flavonoids, linoleic acid, and…

Common Sport Injuries and How to Prevent Them! Injuries during sports and exercise are inevitable, but being proactive you can help limit the wear and tear that leads to the injuries. Today, we will talk about three of the most common sports and exercise injuries and what you can do to limit your chances of…

Top 5 Reasons to Start Using Battle Ropes Today! Battle ropes are a hot topic these days in the training and personal training field. It’s not a fad, battle ropes are a very effective way of training. Here are the top 5 reasons you should consider adding battle ropes to your workout regimen. Personal Trainer…

Almost everyone would like to lose some weight, but is it the number on the scale you want to lose or body fat? How do you know if you’re actually losing body fat? Cherry Hill Personal Trainer Tip #1 You’re consistently losing a pound or two a week – It’s physically impossible to lose or…

5 Small Changes You Can Make to Lead a Healthier Lifestyle Have you ever sat and thought–I can’t lose weight or get fit or change my life because it’s too hard or takes too much time? We’ve all had those thoughts, but did you know, small changes do make a difference! Small changes slowly add…

The Common Cold: What is it, How to Avoid it, and Where Exercise Fits In Explaining the Common Cold and how it is Transmitted The common cold is the most frequent illness you will have during your lifetime.  More than 200 different viruses cause colds.  Rhinoviruses and coronaviruses are to blame 25 to 60 percent…

When and How You Stretch Can Determine Performance! To stretch or not to stretch pre-workout that is the question. There are two main types of stretching, static and dynamic. Static stretching, Holding a stretch for 20-30 seconds per muscle group (Ex. touching toes for hamstrings), is what most people are familiar with.  Static stretching can…

Selenium Selenium is essential for promotion of growth, anti-aging, anti-cancerous, cure of dermatitis, assists the function of vitamin E, increase and strengthening of semen, recovery of eyesight. Deficiencies: Can cause circulatory problems, increased blood cholesterol, and loss of energy. Selenium Rich Foods: Brazil nuts, oysters, tuna, whole wheat bread, and sunflower seeds. Iron Iron is…

Top 10 Reasons You Should Start Drinking More Water Today! We have all been told at some time or another to consume more water. It’s good for you they say, but what does that exactly mean? We’re going to dive deeper into what really makes water so beneficial  Personal Trainer Reason #1: Body Composition Your…

Zinc: Essential in creation of enzymes and hormones, synthesis of protein, control of cholesterol, prevention of arterial-sclerosis, cure of cuts, and an ingredient of insulin. Deficiencies: Can cause problems with reproductive functions, irregular development of taste organs, growth of the prostate gland, and cancer. Zinc Rich Foods: Oysters, beef, lamb, spinach, cashews, pumpkin and squash…