by Drew | Apr 16, 2015 | Fitness Matters
In today’s electronic filled world it’s difficult to get most kids away from the television, computer, video games, and cell phones. Yet, it is vitally important for youths to get enough physical activity each day. For some parents this seems like a daunting task and...
by Drew | Mar 29, 2015 | Fitness Matters, Overall Health
Exercise training can have huge impacts on body composition, muscle function, cardiorespiratory fitness and overall quality of life. A study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research evaluated the effects of receiving exercise training from a certified...
by Drew | Dec 22, 2014 | Fitness Matters
The holiday season is known for decadent sweets, huge feasts, and generous gifts. It’s also one of the hardest times of the year to focus on health and fitness. Unhealthy distractions are everywhere and holiday stress can become overwhelming during the “most joyous...
by Drew | Oct 25, 2014 | Fitness Matters, Overall Health, Strength Training
What is the difference between physical activity and exercise? Why should we be physically active? What are the benefits? These are very common questions I often hear regarding physical activity and exercise. What is it? Physical activity can be defined as any...
by Drew | Aug 25, 2014 | Fitness Matters, Overall Health
With fall approaching and school-related schedules resuming, our schedules tend to get very busy very quickly. As a result, one of the first items that tend to take the back seat is “us.” We get busy and either reduce or completely disregard time for ourselves. For...
by Drew | Jul 26, 2014 | Fitness Matters, outdoor recreation, Personal Training, Running, Strength Training, Triathlons, Uncategorized
Proper training for running can present many challenges, especially when athletes desire to run faster and avoid injuries. Many athletes run with a laser-like focus on mileage or training volume only to find themselves injured or stuck at a plateau during their...
