Heavy Strength Training To Lose Weight?
An interesting article in the NY Times this morning.
It discussed the age old myth of light weights and high reps for toning and good old fashioned heavy strength training for losing weight and losing body fat in women. Read more
What are they gonna come up with next?
I was sitting on the train this morning heading downtown to train some clients when I saw the following advertisement staring me in the face…
"More like a fitness flop"
The Most Important Aspect of Fitness
I’m constantly being asked for advice when it comes to fitness. Recently, however, someone came up to me and asked me, “If you had to focus on just one aspect to get the most results what would it be?” Read more
Staying In Shape While You’re Away
Hi Everyone,
I’m writing to all of you from the wonderful state of Hawaii. That’s right I’m on a much needed vacation.
Like many of you who travel a lot, I found myself wondering how I will manage to work out and stay fit while I’m away. If you are like most, chances are you are probably not going to be working out either because you have no access to a gym or your hotel gym may not have exactly what you need. So this post as well as a series of videos to follow will be dedicated to those of you who travel a lot and don’t have access to a gym. Read more
Holiday Fitness Gift Ideas
Hi Everyone,
If you are like me, you are looking at your holiday gift list and wondering “what am I going to get everyone?!” During this time, it is extremely important for us to remain focused on our health and fitness, so gifts that promote this area of all of our lives are the perfect choice. I have come up with a list of gift ideas that I hope you find useful. Read more
12 Tips for Staying Fit During the Holidays
1. Set some goals!
It is important to set holiday goals that you can meet. Start with a short set of goals and a workable plan, and move on up from there. As you achieve your goals, revise your schedule as necessary. Reward yourself with a stress reducing treat when you meet your goals. Why not a good massage or a manicure? If those aren’t for you, how about a ticket to an athletic event or a concert?
What If I Told You That Thanksgiving Alone Can Cause You To Gain 30 Pounds…
You’d think this NYC personal trainer is out of his mind!
Consider this scenario of a 22 yr old 5’8″ 170 lb male and a 22 yr old 5’4″ 120 lb female:
You just graduated college after not having gained the dreaded “freshman 15″ hopefully. You landed your dream job but for the next 20 years will be working a 90-100 hour work week. It’s not bad because you are making tons of money though. Unfortunately though you join over 50% of the American population and start becoming inactive. Read more
