Do you feel like you need to be sore after you exercise in order to prove to yourself that you did enough for your workout? While many people take the feeling of mild soreness as a good sign that they exercised hard enough, the truth is that any level of soreness can be an indicator that your workouts are actually breaking down your health. So how can you minimize the risk of feeling sore from Read more…
This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing single arm dumbbell rows. Dumbbell rows are one of the most popular back exercises, but there are some key considerations that need to be taken into account to make this exercise as effective as possible while minimizing the risk of injury. Even though dumbbell rows are extremely common, the fact is that most people are doing them in a way Read more…
Is your top priority when exercising to make sure it is convenient to do? While convenience can help you exercise consistently, at some point you may find that your convenient workouts are not doing enough to get you the results you want… When this happens, what should you do?? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what Julie and Charlie will be discussing. Even though convenient workout options can Read more…
This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing single arm dumbbell rows. Dumbbell rows are one of the most popular back exercises, but there are some key considerations that need to be taken into account to make this exercise as effective as possible while minimizing the risk of injury. Even though dumbbell rows are extremely common, the fact is that most people are doing them in a way Read more…
Stretching is often the go-to activity for increasing flexibility and helping your muscles and joints feel and move better… But what do you do when it’s no longer working for you?? Do you stretch more hoping that eventually your problems will be taken care of? Do you try different ways of stretching or massage or foam rolling thinking that will make a difference? Do you decide that “this is just the way it is going Read more…
This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing seated trunk twists. Seated trunk twists, also called Russian twists, are a very popular exercise, especially when trying to strengthen, tone, and build your core muscles. However, there are a number of things you need to keep in mind to make sure this exercise is done safely and effectively for your body. Seated trunk twists are one of the most Read more…
Is belly dancing just an exoctic, sensual form of dance saved for the movies or are there legitimate health benefits that can be gleaned from doing it? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with belly dance expert Jennifer Sobel to discuss all things belly dancing and how there is more than meets the eye with this unique form of movement. Check it out to learn why Read more…
This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing seated trunk twists. Seated trunk twists, also called Russian twists, are a very popular exercise, especially when trying to strengthen, tone, and build your core muscles. However, there are a number of things you need to keep in mind to make sure this exercise is done safely and effectively for your body. Seated trunk twists are one of the most Read more…
Is a weak back keeping you from exercising? Does your core feel like it is one wrong move away from getting injured? Does your low back tighten up whenever you try to exert yourself? What can be done about this?? Back issues are one of the most common complaints that people face, and weak back muscles can be a huge contributor. But what can you do for your workouts if you feel like you are Read more…
This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing seated trunk twists. Seated trunk twists, also called Russian twists, are a very popular exercise, especially when trying to strengthen, tone, and build your core muscles. However, there are a number of things you need to keep in mind to make sure this exercise is done safely and effectively for your body. Seated trunk twists are one of the most Read more…