by Drew | Sep 5, 2012 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Personal Training, Weight Loss
Author: Ridge Personal Trainer Annie Barber Nutrition is very important when it comes to overall well-being, health and fitness. We all know the basics: eat good grains, lots of fruits and vegetables, stay away from processed foods, etc. There is so much information...
by Drew | Jun 7, 2012 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Author: Desiree Dejongh, Ridge Personal Trainer What is 60 minutes of exercise anyway? *400-600 calories burned *A challenge followed by immediate satisfaction *As long as American Idol…and usually more entertaining *Immunity booster (which=time saver) *Much more fun...
by Drew | May 16, 2012 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Personal Training
Thanks to Ridge Personal Trainer Desiree Dejongh for finding this article for us that reveals the reality of “backwards exercising.” No Gain in Backward Exercise, Experts Say By Liz Neporent On a recent Monday night at the New York Sports Club on Wall...
by Drew | May 3, 2012 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Back in September I joined the 20lb Challenge and it changed my life. I lost 20lbs and began to crave exercise. I actually can honestly say, “I love to exercise!” Minus abs, I hate ab work! My weight loss was going great and I was hoping to lose...
by Drew | Feb 8, 2012 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Weight Loss
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”-Zig Ziglar Need a little motivation? We love the site “Believe to Achieve” to get our daily dose of motivation. Check it...
by Drew | Jan 3, 2012 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Overall Health
Author: Ridge Personal Trainer Annie Barber Type 2 Diabetes is a common disease that can harm your health in many ways. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is critical for the body to use glucose...