by Drew | Jun 24, 2011 | Personal Training, Strength Training
[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...
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 | Jan 18, 2011 | Nutrition, Overall Health, Personal Training, Strength Training, The Resolution Solution, Weight Loss
Every year they come and go, you know who we’re talking about, the New Years Resolutioners. While their intentions are great and we want them so much to succeed, the truth is most of them don’t make it past February. Here at The Ridge, we want you all of...
by Drew | Oct 4, 2010 | General, Group Fitness, Nutrition, Overall Health, Personal Training, Running, Strength Training, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Beginner Runner This program is for individuals who have not run at all, not run for a long time, run just a little, or run at a beginner level and would like to start out slow. If you are a consistent runner or if you find this program to not be challenging enough...
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 | 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...
