The Power of Goal Setting
I spent two years working at Nike before moving back to Bozeman. I had the rare opportunity to meet an amazing man, named Howard White. Howard, or “H” as they refer to him, is the Vice President of Brand Jordan, but more importantly, an amazing motivational speaker...
Burn the Fat, Keep the Muscle!
Did You Know? Low-intensity cardiovascular exercise only burns calories while you are actually exercising. That means the moment you stop exercising, your caloric expenditure goes back down to nearly baseline levels. Within minutes, you're not burning many more...
What’s The Losing Combo?
After three years of personal training, Ridge Personal Trainer Leah Vogel shares what her top weight loss clients all have in common. All tracked their food intake using livestrong.com or fitday.com All did cardio at least 2 times per week for at least 30 minutes....
The Perception of Perfection
Author: Ridge Personal Trainer Jackie Corcoran Do you want to feel more beautiful, loved and nurtured? It costs no money, requires no pulled muscles or extreme dieting and has nothing to do with the perfect soul mate. It starts right here with your own mind. Here are...
Do you want to get “toned”?
Ridge Personal Trainer Jon Davis gives us the scoop on the importance of lifting weights. Do you spend most of your time doing cardio while at the gym? If your goal is to lose weight or get "toned", you probably need to spend less time on the treadmill or elliptical,...
The Dirt On Carbohydrates & Exercise
Ridge Personal Trainer Kate Murphy gives you the dirt on carbs and exercise... Current research shows that when carbohydrate stores are depleted by almost 50%, there is evidence that there is actually increased stimulus for enhanced enzyme activity in skeletal muscle,...
Don’t be afraid to lift heavy!
Take a tip from Ridge Personal Trainer Krista Kottraba, don't be afraid to lift heavy. Increasing your weights by even 5 pounds can make a big difference in your workout. If you always stick to light weights and high reps you aren't going to get the results you want....
Can I say it?…Summer’s Finally Here!
I really don't want to jinx our beautiful weather this week but I think it's safe to say that summer is finally here! It doesn't get any better than summertime in Bozeman; Music on Main, Art Walks, live music, Shakespeare in the Park, barbeques, camping, farmers...
Whip your body into shape with ropes
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2__ifi3Vc4] Rope: a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material. Who would've thought such a simple tool could give you one of the...