by Drew | Apr 20, 2010 | Group Fitness
Some things we (instructors) want students to remember: Work hard. One way to do this without jumping is to keep your arms strong all the time. Make your arm movements deliberate and big: use full range of motion and listen to the cues given about what and when....
by Drew | Apr 15, 2010 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Personal Training, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Q: Which cardio machine burns the most calories? A: Stair mill (revolving stairs). Q: Which body weight exercise burns the most calories? A: Burpies (plank, push up, squat-jump…repeat). Q: Are calories all that count/matter when it comes to losing weight? A: No!...
by Drew | Apr 13, 2010 | General
Exciting news guys…The Ridge Athletic Clubs’ website has gotten a makeover! We’ve put a lot of thought and time into making it informative, user-friendly, visually appealing, and interactive for our members. Some of our favorite elements of the...
by Drew | Apr 8, 2010 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Track your food and exercise. Keeping a food log is one of the best ways to manage your diet and nutrition, but who wants to go around carrying a notebook and writing down everything they eat all the time? If you’re like me, you get a booklet and end up writing...
by Drew | Apr 6, 2010 | Nutrition, Strength Training
My top tips and secrets about shakes and supplements. Read on… 1. Great Harvest has quality protein in bulk, cheaper than anywhere else. Support local! 2. The only 4 supplements you need for muscle-building: multi-vitamin protein – before bed, post...