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Original Post written by Sandi Berger, Certified Personal Trainer in Chicago, IL. You Reap What You S.E.W. and one more... Meditate. This is an easy way to remember the 4 components to living and leading a healthy lifestyle. Here is the acronym breakdown for S.E.W. Sleep Getting at least 8 hours of rapid eye movement sleep otherwise known as REM. This is essential for repairing the body and brain. When you exercise 4-5 times per week you are actually tearing down muscle tissue and fibers. When you experience soreness in your muscles thats because of the little tiny tears that were created ...
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Original Post written by Tori Hudson, Certified Personal Trainer in Houston, TX. This Monday, May 28th, is Memorial Day! In honor of all our men and women who lost their lives fighting for our freedoms, we take the day to celebrate their memory. With this celebration, comes social events, large gatherings, and often: difficult health decisions.  You may be attending parties with unhealthy foods choices and too much alcohol. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track towards your fitness goals through the long weekend: Plan an outdoor activity Celebrate the day by taking it outdoors! Spend the ...
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We all know moms are amazing. To celebrate Mother's Day, we are featuring some of our RightFit moms. In between their busy personal training schedules and personal lives, they still find time to raise their children. Keep reading to find out how they do it and what are some on-the-go necessities. How do you balance your personal training business and personal life? Bennie C: I make sure I schedule in family time first when planning my monthly schedule. My 10 month old baby boy keeps me busy running around chasing him so I make sure when we are at home cell phone ...
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Craving Mexican, but don't want to derail your diet and fitness goals? Here's how to prepare the perfect a guilt-free taco recipe. Taco Zucchini Boats Serving Size: 4 people Ingredients: • 2 medium-sized zucchini cut in half (long way) and scored • 3 oz tomato puree sauce (no salt or seasoning added) • ½ cup mild or medium salsa • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 small onion, chopped • 1 medium avocado, sliced • 1 tsp cumin • 2 tbsp chili powder • ¼ cup chopped cilantro • 1 tbsp paprika • salt and pepper to taste Hers: 4 ...
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We are back with another Behind the RightFit Trainer! This series features one of our personal trainers and give you inside look at their experience, passions and guilty pleasures. Get to know this month’s RightFit Personal Training featured trainer, Sarah Stewart! As one of our top personal trainers in Austin, TX, Sarah offers transcendent training to educate and enhance adherence to a comprehensive fitness and wellness program.  Why did you become a personal trainer?  When I was in high school, I took an AP anatomy class and fell in love with learning anatomy. I had found something I was passionate about. I didn’t have ...
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Who's your RightFit? Selecting a personal trainer can be a difficult task... How much should you spend? Where can you workout with your trainer? How many days a week? These questions (and more) commonly arise when thinking about hiring a personal trainer. At RightFit Personal Training we have the answers to all your questions and we can turn your search into an easy process. Trainee Survey Your fitness goals and preference are unique, so it is important to hire a personal trainer with whom you are comfortable. Complete the trainee survey and get matched with the best personal trainer for you ...
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International Dance Day was founded by the Dance Committee of International Theater Institute in 1982 as a way to promote the art of dance around the world. Since then, people use this day and the hashtag #InternationalDanceDay to highlight the amazing diversity and talent of dancers all over the world. Dance isn't just fun, it is also a great exercise that will make you stronger and help with balance and coordination. In honor of International Dance Day, we interviewed our very own fitness specialist and professional dancer Maggie Priore. Take a look at how dance has influenced her personal training career.   ...
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High Intensity Interval Training has become more and more popular over the years. Get this... you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to see results! HIIT has many benefits, but among those is the ability to help with weight loss.   Take a look at what High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is and how it can help you lose weight regardless of how fit you currently are. What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is cardiovascular exercise that alternates high-intensity exercise followed by varied recovery times. According to one of RightFit trainers, High Intensity Interval ...
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