Personal Training

But I’m Working SO Hard!

Posted by Jamie on May 16, 2013 at 1:00 am

Are you getting results?frustrated But Im Working SO Hard!

I see it all the time.  New clients spending HOURS in the gym and not getting results.  Just because you are putting in the time doesn’t guarantee you will see results.  Often times we slow clients down by adding more weight training and taking away excessive cardio.  That stuff is sooo boring anyway icon smile But Im Working SO Hard!

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The Importance of Foam Rolling – Hips and Legs

Posted by michael on March 14, 2013 at 2:15 pm

by Michael Aldrighetti

You may find yourself wondering what role foam rolling plays in preparing you for your workout.  We have received multiple questions on the significance of foam rolling prior to working out.  The simple answer is it loosens up the body’s muscles. Foam rolling is a method of self-massage, which works to release “knots” in the muscles. This decrease of tension can relieve pain (including knee, back and shoulder) as well as improve flexibility and posture for various exercises, such as squats and deadlifts.  Below, we will take a look at the importance of foam rolling and a dynamic warm-up prior to squatting.

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Overland Park Personal Training – I Want Ice Cream!

Posted by Jamie on September 15, 2012 at 2:07 am

Do you ever have food cravings?

I used to have them ALL the time. I just chalked it up as a sweet tooth. You know, something I had no control over.

Today, I hardly ever have food cravings. How? I have discovered one of the main reasons for food cravings. It all has to do with BALANCE.

Four Steps To Take If You Get Injured

Posted by jamie on August 2, 2012 at 3:27 pm

It can be one of the most frustrating things that you deal with – the dreaded injury. Things were going along so well and then out of the blue, you became injured. You were training hard, seeing great results and now you can hardly walk.

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Thee Lunging Mistakes You Might Be Making

Posted by jamie on July 23, 2012 at 9:14 pm

As you go about your workout program, it’s important that you take note of a few mistakes that you might be making as you perform your lunges. Lunges are a fantastic lower body movement that will target all the key muscles in the lower body and also help to work the core as well.

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The Top Grains To Be Adding To Your Diet Plan

Posted by jamie on July 17, 2012 at 9:20 pm

As you go about your fat loss diet plan, one thing that you should be doing is choosing carefully the carbs that you want to include. Many people are fast to shun carbs entirely thinking that they have to be banned completely in order for you to see a high level of success.

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Quick Ideas For Ground Turkey Breast

Posted by jamie on July 12, 2012 at 6:10 pm

One food that you should strongly consider adding into your diet plan is ground turkey breast. Turkey breast is much leaner than ground beef and will work in much the same way in all of the recipes that you enjoy.

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Why You Should Vary Your Rep Ranges

Posted by jamie on July 2, 2012 at 3:57 pm

If you’re like many people, when you set the goal to start making some changes in your health and fitness program, one of the first things that you do is look at how to go about designing a proper program.

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Quick Pre-Workout Ideas For Those Early Morning Sessions

Posted by jamie on June 28, 2012 at 7:27 pm

If you have an early morning workout scheduled, it’s going to be important that you take the time to figure out what you’re going to eat beforehand so that you’re going in well-fueled and ready to give it your all.

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Top 3 Reasons To Add Quinoa To Your Day

Posted by jamie on June 20, 2012 at 1:37 pm

As you begin to form your fat loss diet plan, one thing that you need to make sure you’re doing is including plenty of wholesome sources of nutrients. Many people are in the habit of cutting out carbohydrates entirely and while it is a good idea to cut back on carbs if fat loss is your goal, you definitely do not need to omit them completely.

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