Category Archives: Exercise Tips

Step Your Game Up: Training For Power

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Megan

Every balanced exercise program should include an element of power. Life doesn’t happen slowly, it happens quickly and we need to able to respond that way. Train the way you play. Power, by definition, means applying the greatest amount of … Continue reading →

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Anatomy Of A Training Session

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Megan

The fitness industry has changed more in the last three years than in the previous 30. Wow, bold statement, but that was the message last weekend in Arizona when 11 of the world’s top experts in the field got together … Continue reading →

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Keeping the “Work” in Your Workout

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Megan

Right now, in gyms across the country, people are gaining weight. They are cruising along mindlessly on an elliptical machine, many while watching television, sipping a high calorie, high sugar sports drink. While this physical activity may be better for … Continue reading →

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The Seeds of Change

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Megan

Happy 2011! With the New Year often come renewed intentions to commit to a healthy exercise and nutrition plan. It can be a challenging undertaking, but nothing is more rewarding than feeling good in your own skin. This is not … Continue reading →

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Setting the Record Straight: Low Weight + High Reps = Inefficient Workouts

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Megan

While there are tons of fitness myths floating around, one of the ones that bothers me the most is the idea that lifting heavy weights is going to make you bulk up. I’m here to tell you once and for … Continue reading →

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How Healthy Is Your Soft-Tissue?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Megan

One of the most overlooked aspects of a well balanced fitness program is the maintenance of quality soft-tissue*. It may not sound sexy and it certainly doesn’t sell magazines, but it will ensure the longevity of your joints and the … Continue reading →

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Are You In An Exercise Rut? Snap out of it!

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Megan

We’ve all been there – faced with the seemingly daunting task of yet another workout….another visit to the gym. Ugh. We know we’ll feel better once we do it, but right now the bed/sofa/glass of wine with a friend seems … Continue reading →

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