What is Cholesterol? A steroid (group of chemical substances) made by the liver and found in animal fats as well as in most body tissues Component of cell membranes Raw material for synthesis of Vitamin D Steroid hormones Bile salts: made by the liver, aid in fat digestion and absorption, keep cholesterol dissolved for excretion […]
What is Mobility? Mobility is defined simply as the ability to move. When trainers and coaches talk about mobility, though, we have a more specific definition in mind: We mean the ability to safely and effectively move through exercises like squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, cleans, snatches, and more. We want to see proper alignment and […]
What is Thai Massage? How is it different from Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage? Short answer: The session is done fully clothed on a mat on the floor. It involves acupressure/compressions with the practitioner’s thumbs, fingers, hands, elbows, forearms, knees, and feet. The practitioner moves the client through a series of stretches that look like […]
Q: Do you think it’s possible that my body feels physical stress when I work out more than once a day? For example, working out at noon and then spinning at 4:30? I’m thinking about this because I couldn’t spin today and I feel really good and not exhausted at this point in the day […]
As a trainer, I am often asked this question. I’m very excited about getting more people, especially women, turned on to the benefits of strength training. As my clients begin incorporating their own training days into their existing fitness routine, including classes like Zumba and Spinning, they want to know how it all fits together. […]