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...
by Drew | Jun 3, 2010 | Nutrition, Personal Training, Recipes, Uncategorized
Ridge Personal Trainer Krista Kottraba shares her favortie smoothie recipe with us, no measuring required! Frozen banana (chop a fresh banana and then freeze ) Frozen mixed berries 1/2 carton low fat yogurt, your flavor of choice! 100% Orange juice (best fresh...
by Drew | Jun 1, 2010 | General, Member of the Month, Personal Training, Triathlons
If you remember, our first ever Member of the Month was Stacy Smith. After that post, we also asked Stacy to be in a commercial for us. She bravely accepted and we’re so excited she did because it turned out awesome! Read her Member of the Month story here,...
by Drew | May 25, 2010 | General, Personal Training, Strength Training, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
As we experienced last week, the warm, sunny days of summer lie right in front of us, making it tempting to skip your workout at the gym and go for a jog outside. I’m guilty of it too sometimes, but here are my main reasons for keeping up my gym workouts during...
by Drew | May 11, 2010 | Personal Training, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Summer is right around the corner…that means pulling out your unforgiving bikinis and boardshorts. Get ready for summer by revamping your normal routine. If you’ve been doing the same 45 minute cardio sesh while watching America’s Next Top Model at...
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!...
