by Drew | Jul 6, 2011 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Personal Training, Strength Training, Weight Loss
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...
by Drew | Feb 26, 2011 | Fitness Tip of the Week, General, Nutrition, Overall Health, Personal Training, Weight Loss
It was to my surprise when an athletic student in my group fitness class asked last week how to get rid of her “trouble spots” while pinching her waist. She exercises regularly and enthusiastically, is in great health and appears to be in the normal range...
by Drew | Feb 3, 2011 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Overall Health, Personal Training, Strength Training, The Resolution Solution, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
If you missed week 2 of the Resolution Solution, here’s what you missed… Should I do all cardio until I lose 10 pounds, and then tone? Should I do weights everyday? A lot of people starting on a workout program don’t know the main components of a...
by Drew | Jul 8, 2010 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Weight Loss
The Ridge is pleased to announce we have a new nutritionist on staff, Jaimie Noble! She will be hosting a free nutrition seminar Wednesday, July 14th at 6:30 pm called “Inside the Food Pyramid.” Come explore all of the food groups and learn how to get the...
by Drew | Jun 15, 2010 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Check out this article Personal Trainer Jackie Corcoran forwarded to me. It talks about the many complex reasons people struggle to lose weight but gives you solutions on how to combat them! It’s Hard to Lose Weight...
by Drew | Jun 8, 2010 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Personal Training, Strength Training
Jackie Corcoran, Personal Trainer at The Ridge Athletic Club, just picked up a new book at Barnes & Noble called “The Women’s Health Big Book of Exercises.” It’s an awesome book that gives you the correct technique, muscle groups, and...