Blog post written by Sheila Olson from FitSheila.com When you’ve decided to become healthy and active on a more regular basis, it’s a good idea to set goals. A critical part of setting fitness goals is making an action plan that includes a big-picture perspective, as well as advice or recommendations for day-to-day choices. Here are…
Malachy Owens is a Certified Personal Trainer in Chicago, IL. Get to know this week’s RightFit Personal Training featured trainer, Malachy. Malachy discovered an affinity for Kinesiology through his studies and while playing college soccer. His mission as a personal trainer is to provide a product that will give clients a newer, fitter version of themselves! His programs will utilize all modalities of…
Original Post written by John Dorosario, Certified Personal Trainer in Chicago, IL When clients of mine say that they are going on a vacation or going to visit friends and family for the holidays and they want to work out. I recommend that they Think Small. Think Small Workouts Think Small whether on vacation on the beach…
Brian McClelland is a Certified Personal Trainer in Chicago, IL. Get to know this week’s RightFit Personal Training featured trainer, Brian McClelland. Brian is a former collegiate cheerleader and current triathlete looking to train others in being physically active, to live a healthy lifestyle, and finding what they love about fitness. Why did you become a personal trainer? To help others and…
Original Post written by Austin Nicoson, Certified Personal Trainer in Houston, TX If you’ve ever researched how to add size or definition to your chest, you already know the first thing that pops up is the barbell bench press. The problem is, most people naturally perform the barbell bench press incorrectly! Or at the very least, they…
Original Post written by Sandi Berger, Certified Personal Trainer in Chicago, IL Why do some people stick with a fitness program while others struggle? Why do some people reach their goal weight while others struggle? Why do some people instinctively know how to eat healthy while others start and stop healthy eating? Well I’m gonna…
By Dr. Nicole Maholy, DC, CNS, LDN, MS Following a workout, it’s extremely important to properly refuel. This will provide your body with the nutrients it requires to build muscle, replace lost electrolytes, and repair the micro-tears that result from exercise. Rehydrate First, and foremost, rehydrate! This seems so blatantly obvious, but it is…
Blog post written by Sheila Olson from FitSheila.com Committing to a healthier lifestyle often involves getting active. However, it’s important to recognize that being fit is only one aspect of self-care. This is especially true given that modern schedules sometimes limit our free time. With that in mind, here are some ways you can invest in…
Every athlete knows that a poor night’s sleep takes the quickness from your step and fogs your mind. Getting less than seven hours of sleep per night makes a 5-mile run or long weightlifting session that much harder. Despite how awful it feels, 35% of Americans don’t get their eight hours of sleep per night….