Category: J’s Blog

Fall into a consistent routine In the past several articles I have discussed the importance of exercise intensity and efficiency. Additionally, I have introduced to many of you the concept of interval training as...

If you’ve been reading my articles over the years you already know that I am a big proponent of strength training. Strength training though is more than lifting weights. When most people hear strength...

Why building muscle is the best approach to looking and feeling great There are three primary reasons in my opinion to build muscle: 1) Increase strength 2) Burn more calories 3) Improve body composition...

With the 4th of July, the celebration of our nation’s independence now behind us, I thought it was appropriate to discuss a modern day revolution in the works. It is the revolution against corporate...

6 Parts Of A Training Program To Shape Up For Summer Getting in shape for summer includes beginning an exercise program. In my previous article I mentioned several forms of exercise indicating that there...

With Halloween almost here I thought it would be a good time to examine what a treat is and what it should be.  By definition a treat is something that is given by way of...

Making an honest effort in achieving your health and fitness goals In addition to my work as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, I coach basketball at the local high school. One...

Here we go again, a new year with a renewed commitment to being all that we can be.  It’s resolution time and for many of us what would New Year’s resolutions be if they didn’t...

Crunches are not the solution to a strong and stable core It’s hard to watch a fitness piece/program on television, read an article in a glossy magazine, or go to the gym and hear...

Exercise’s role in losing weight Time magazine published an article by John Cloud, entitled “The Myth About Exercise.” The premise of the article essentially states that exercise from a weight loss perspective is a...