Estimating Intensity

From the last post, we learned that at least 30-min/day (or 150-min/wk) moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is the minimum needed to promote general health benefits. For additional health benefits, engaging in physical activity beyond the Federal Guidelines is...

Meet Cody & Kristin – Team Body Blast

Starting Monday, March 23, Ridge Athletic Clubs will be hosting a new program, developed and run by two MSU students!   Here is a word from students, Cody Hill and Kristin Laird, about the development and implementation of their program at Ridge Athletic Clubs!...

Fifteen Minutes of Fitness – Anywhere

As a fitness professional, lack of time is the most common reason that I hear from clients as to why they have not reached their fitness goals, or what has kept them from exercising in the first place. Fitness can mean a lot of things, but to me it means movement....

Setting Realistic Goals for 2015

As a personal trainer I spend a majority of my day helping members and clients set and reach attainable goals. I have found goal setting to be a rewarding, fun, and frustrating part of my job! The rewarding part being the satisfaction I see in my clients when they...

Gaining the Mental Edge

Whenever you come to the gym and exercise there comes a point at which you need to make a decision. “Do I continue to push myself and become a little better today or do I call it good?” Gaining the mental edge can make or break your workouts and if you wait to make...