Fitness tips and tricks
Fitness tips and tricks
Jonathan Ross also said that goals should be small and attainable. Ripped abs aren’t made on the floor! Get off the floor! Shannon Fable and Nancy Naternicola said that too many people try to get those tight abs by doing thousands of crunches on the ground. Intensity can make you feel alive, but taking some time during the week to stretch and work on balance – without shoes – is just as important, Fable said. “I’ll use my surroundings and my creativity to craft the session for the day.” This may include climbing trees, but his clients – professional athletes and those stuck in cubicles every day – have all benefitted from moving outside. This tends to actually overwork your abs. Forget the reps. “This means adding in competition, partner drills, cutting-edge equipment and even games or sports.” She said she did a tennis workout with a friend last week and every time either one of them made a mistake, they had to do 10 push-ups, lunges, and sprint to the center of the court and back as punishment. “Never let yourself get comfortable in your routine,” Riana Rohmann said. ACE Senior Fitness Consultant; ACE-certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; founder and operator of Movement First Jonathan Ross ACE Senior Consultant Personal Training; ACE-certified Personal Trainer; author of Abs Revealed Douglas Brooks, M.S. The Pros Chris McGrath, M.S. 3. Some equipment that may help you remember those feet include Power Plate, BOSU, Wobble Board, the Pilates Reformer and Pilates Chair. Incorporate play! Give every workout an element of playing hard (like when you were a kid) “Most of my workouts are 30 to 45 minutes max with non-stop movement that incorporates high-intensity and fun challenges,” Klinedinst said. Fitness Fitness 10 Fitness Tips & Tricks From the Pros by American Council on Exercise on March 15, 2012 Filter By Category View All Categories Categories View All Active Aging Behavior Change Business Cardiovascular Training Corrective Exercise Disease Considerations Exercise Science Fit Facts Fitness Group Exercise Healthcare System Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Overweight and Obesity Program Design Strength Training Women's Health Youth by American Council on Exercise on March 15, 2012 1. It’s easy to forget about the feet that keep us moving, but “growing your posture from your feet can help prevent knee, hip, back and even shoulder pain,” MaryJayne Rogers said. Subscribe Categories View All Active Aging Behavior Change Business Cardiovascular Training Corrective Exercise Disease Considerations Exercise Science Fit Facts Fitness Group Exercise Healthcare System Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Overweight and Obesity Program Design Strength Training Women's Health Youth Trending Why does my back hurt when I do sit-ups? Am I doing something wrong or should I avoid them? How to Eat and Train for a Mesomorph Body Type 5 Chest Stretch Variations Flexibility Exercises for Beginners Top 25 At-Home Exercises Browse ACE group fitness courses Get in the Know Stay connected with us to get the latest health and fitness news, innovative workouts, healthy recipes and wellness tips. 9. Recovery will help fuel your intense days and ensure your mind is also in tip-top shape, so welcome those massages! “Recovery is the name of the game, and massage and bodywork is a sure-fire way to help your body – and your mind – relax and rejuvenate,” Todd Durkin said. What does her gym provide that keeps these celebrities looking good and coming back? “At Physique 57, we do a combination of strength training, cardio and stretching using a process we call Internal Overload,” Becker said. The outside world is your gym. “Never let yourself get comfortable in your routine,” Riana Rohmann said. “Instead, make sure your core is engaged during your strength, balance and cardio workouts,” Naternicola said. Douglas Brooks also suggested getting outside and “cross training with the seasons” – running dirt trails, Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing, hiking, and rock climbing – as ways to use the environment to change up workouts. Just as we don’t go to school and stay in the third grade every year, we shouldn’t continually work out at the same level, she said. Recovery will help fuel your intense days and ensure your mind is also in tip-top shape, so welcome those massages! “Recovery is the name of the game, and massage and bodywork is a sure-fire way to help your body – and your mind – relax and rejuvenate,” Todd Durkin said. Enter your email Yes! I'd like to receive the latest news and updates from ACE. Remove “weight loss” as an actual goal! Chris McGrath said that while this tip may seem crazy, “weight loss is too abstract and subjective to be stated as a legitimate goal.” Weight loss is an outcome that cannot happen without action, so your goals need to include specific actions that will lead to weight loss. Train and act like an athlete Todd Durkin said that everyone should train like an athlete. “Workouts that ask you to balance, flow and move in a variety of positions will do more for you ,” Fable said. This tends to actually overwork your abs. Remove “weight loss” as an actual goal! Chris McGrath said that while this tip may seem crazy, “weight loss is too abstract and subjective to be stated as a legitimate goal.” Weight loss is an outcome that cannot happen without action, so your goals need to include specific actions that will lead to weight loss. Intensity can make you feel alive, but taking some time during the week to stretch and work on balance – without shoes – is just as important, Fable said. Welcome massages into your routine. Incorporate play! Give every workout an element of playing hard (like when you were a kid) “Most of my workouts are 30 to 45 minutes max with non-stop movement that incorporates high-intensity and fun challenges,” Klinedinst said. Get to know your feet and find balance. Use your stopwatch during high-intensity interval training, which is a great way to increase the intensity of your workouts and see results in a short amount of time. “These athletes are truly committed to improving their bodies for their craft,” he said. 3. 7. “This means adding in competition, partner drills, cutting-edge equipment and even games or sports.” She said she did a tennis workout with a friend last week and every time either one of them made a mistake, they had to do 10 push-ups, lunges, and sprint to the center of the court and back as punishment. This will save willpower because rather than focusing on the negative — fighting the urge to say "no" to certain foods and behaviors — accomplishing smaller, tangible goals will “build confidence, which builds hope, which builds consistency.” 2. Real Improvements — and the antidote to boredom — lie outside your comfort zone Several pros suggested getting outside of your comfort zone to see results and keep boredom away. 8. Real Improvements — and the antidote to boredom — lie outside your comfort zone Several pros suggested getting outside of your comfort zone to see results and keep boredom away. Some equipment that may help you remember those feet include Power Plate, BOSU, Wobble Board, the Pilates Reformer and Pilates Chair. Douglas Brooks said that mixing your routine up could mean taking a session or class you’ve never taken before. Forget the reps. Subscribe Categories View All Active Aging Behavior Change Business Cardiovascular Training Corrective Exercise Disease Considerations Exercise Science Fit Facts Fitness Group Exercise Healthcare System Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Overweight and Obesity Program Design Strength Training Women's Health Youth Trending Why does my back hurt when I do sit-ups? Am I doing something wrong or should I avoid them? How to Eat and Train for a Mesomorph Body Type 5 Chest Stretch Variations Flexibility Exercises for Beginners Top 25 At-Home Exercises Browse ACE group fitness courses Get in the Know Stay connected with us to get the latest health and fitness news, innovative workouts, healthy recipes and wellness tips. Doug Balzarini said that thinking like an athlete is also important. Don’t spend every workout using sets and reps – you don’t need to practice those counting skills anymore. ACE Senior Fitness Consultant; ACE-certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; founder and operator of Movement First Jonathan Ross ACE Senior Consultant Personal Training; ACE-certified Personal Trainer; author of Abs Revealed Douglas Brooks, M.S. Subscribe Nutrition Nutrition What are 5 foods that people think are healthy (but aren’t)? Any healthy alternatives for them? by Jessica Matthews on March 15, 2012
Filter By Category View All Categories Categories View All Active Aging Behavior Change Business Cardiovascular Training Corrective Exercise Disease Considerations Exercise Science Fit Facts Fitness Group Exercise Healthcare System Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Overweight and Obesity Program Design Strength Training Women's Health Youth by American Council on Exercise on March 15, 2012 1. Train and act like an athlete Todd Durkin said that everyone should train like an athlete. Train like the celebrities and use a process called Internal Overload Tanya Becker’s gym regularly hosts celebrities like Kelly Ripa. Instead, like Naternicola does in her own workouts, use a stopwatch! She is incorporating more 30-minute total body workouts to get more out of a short amount of time. From training a number of professional athletes, he said that a common element all of them share is commitment. “We work all your major muscles to the point of fatigue and then stretch them for relief.” The result of this work is a “lean, supple, toned body.” Internal Overload also provides these results quickly in varied classes, so celebrities never get bored and keep coming back. Watch the clock. 8. From training a number of professional athletes, he said that a common element all of them share is commitment. Douglas Brooks also suggested getting outside and “cross training with the seasons” – running dirt trails, Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing, hiking, and rock climbing – as ways to use the environment to change up workouts. “I’ll use my surroundings and my creativity to craft the session for the day.” This may include climbing trees, but his clients – professional athletes and those stuck in cubicles every day – have all benefitted from moving outside. 5. ACE-certified Personal Trainer; owner of Moves International Fitness Tanya Becker ACE-certified Personal Trainer; Co-Founder, Senior Vice President of Programming and Training of Physique 57 Riana RohmannACE-certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; trainer for the US Marine Corps in San Diego; National Physique Committee Competitor Todd Durkin, MA, CSCSACE-certified Personal Trainer; Owner, Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA) and author, The IMPACT! Body Plan Nancy Naternicola, MSACE-certified Personal Tranier and Group Fitness Instructor; Clinical Instructor — Fitness & Wellness at West Virginia University Shannon FableACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources and owner of Balletone Doug BalzariniACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder and owner of DB Strength; strength coach for the Alliance MMA Fight Team in Chula Vista, CA Kim Klinedinst, MSACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; Director of Education at TRX MaryJayne Rogers, Ph.D.ACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder of Profound Wellness Author American Council on Exercise Contributor Read More Less Get in the Know Stay connected with us to get the latest health and fitness news, innovative workouts, healthy recipes and wellness tips. What does her gym provide that keeps these celebrities looking good and coming back? “At Physique 57, we do a combination of strength training, cardio and stretching using a process we call Internal Overload,” Becker said. Don’t spend every workout using sets and reps – you don’t need to practice those counting skills anymore. Douglas Brooks said that mixing your routine up could mean taking a session or class you’ve never taken before. Just as we don’t go to school and stay in the third grade every year, we shouldn’t continually work out at the same level, she said. “We work all your major muscles to the point of fatigue and then stretch them for relief.” The result of this work is a “lean, supple, toned body.” Internal Overload also provides these results quickly in varied classes, so celebrities never get bored and keep coming back. And (not that you needed convincing to get more massages) new research shows that those massages really do work – decreasing inflammation while also helping cellular recovery. And (not that you needed convincing to get more massages) new research shows that those massages really do work – decreasing inflammation while also helping cellular recovery. The Pros Chris McGrath, M.S. The outside world is your gym. Ripped abs aren’t made on the floor! Get off the floor! Shannon Fable and Nancy Naternicola said that too many people try to get those tight abs by doing thousands of crunches on the ground. Doug Balzarini’s favorite weekly training session has been, as he called it, his “play day.” He goes outside to a local park or a beach and moves using what’s there – literally. 5. This will save willpower because rather than focusing on the negative — fighting the urge to say "no" to certain foods and behaviors — accomplishing smaller, tangible goals will “build confidence, which builds hope, which builds consistency.” 2. Use your stopwatch during high-intensity interval training, which is a great way to increase the intensity of your workouts and see results in a short amount of time. ACE-certified Personal Trainer; owner of Moves International Fitness Tanya Becker ACE-certified Personal Trainer; Co-Founder, Senior Vice President of Programming and Training of Physique 57 Riana RohmannACE-certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; trainer for the US Marine Corps in San Diego; National Physique Committee Competitor Todd Durkin, MA, CSCSACE-certified Personal Trainer; Owner, Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA) and author, The IMPACT! Body Plan Nancy Naternicola, MSACE-certified Personal Tranier and Group Fitness Instructor; Clinical Instructor — Fitness & Wellness at West Virginia University Shannon FableACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources and owner of Balletone Doug BalzariniACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder and owner of DB Strength; strength coach for the Alliance MMA Fight Team in Chula Vista, CA Kim Klinedinst, MSACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; Director of Education at TRX MaryJayne Rogers, Ph.D.ACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder of Profound Wellness Author American Council on Exercise Contributor Read More Less Get in the Know Stay connected with us to get the latest health and fitness news, innovative workouts, healthy recipes and wellness tips. “Instead, make sure your core is engaged during your strength, balance and cardio workouts,” Naternicola said. Doug Balzarini said that thinking like an athlete is also important. Enter your email Yes! I'd like to receive the latest news and updates from ACE. It’s easy to forget about the feet that keep us moving, but “growing your posture from your feet can help prevent knee, hip, back and even shoulder pain,” MaryJayne Rogers said. Subscribe. Instead, like Naternicola does in her own workouts, use a stopwatch! She is incorporating more 30-minute total body workouts to get more out of a short amount of time. Welcome massages into your routine. This minimized mistakes while also giving Klinedinst the best workout! 6. This minimized mistakes while also giving Klinedinst the best workout! 6. Enter your email Yes! I'd like to receive the latest news and updates from ACE. Doug Balzarini’s favorite weekly training session has been, as he called it, his “play day.” He goes outside to a local park or a beach and moves using what’s there – literally. 10. “Core work is less about feeling the burn and more about learning how to move efficiently from the inside out.” Try using a BOSU Balance trainer or the smaller, space-saving Balance Pod to create instability that will challenge your core even more. “These athletes are truly committed to improving their bodies for their craft,” he said. “Incorporate strength, power and conditioning into all your workouts.” Of course, training like an athlete also includes getting out of your comfort zone and pushing your limits. Train like the celebrities and use a process called Internal Overload Tanya Becker’s gym regularly hosts celebrities like Kelly Ripa. 9. “If we all had the same level of commitment and drive that these guys had, we would be a much healthier society.” So commit to be fit, make your health and wellness a priority, and don’t accept the “I don’t have any time” excuse. “This ‘change-up’ keeps you fresh mentally and physiologically.” Todd Durkin said, “challenge yourself at a deep level at least three time per week.” The workouts don’t even have to be long, but “make sure you diversify your workouts so they don’t get stale and boring.” 4. Get to know your feet and find balance. “If we all had the same level of commitment and drive that these guys had, we would be a much healthier society.” So commit to be fit, make your health and wellness a priority, and don’t accept the “I don’t have any time” excuse. “Core work is less about feeling the burn and more about learning how to move efficiently from the inside out.” Try using a BOSU Balance trainer or the smaller, space-saving Balance Pod to create instability that will challenge your core even more. “Incorporate strength, power and conditioning into all your workouts.” Of course, training like an athlete also includes getting out of your comfort zone and pushing your limits. “This ‘change-up’ keeps you fresh mentally and physiologically.” Todd Durkin said, “challenge yourself at a deep level at least three time per week.” The workouts don’t even have to be long, but “make sure you diversify your workouts so they don’t get stale and boring.” 4. Watch the clock. “Workouts that ask you to balance, flow and move in a variety of positions will do more for you ,” Fable said. Jonathan Ross also said that goals should be small and attainable. 7. 10. Enter your email Yes! I'd like to receive the latest news and updates from ACE.
Filter By Category View All Categories Categories View All Active Aging Behavior Change Business Cardiovascular Training Corrective Exercise Disease Considerations Exercise Science Fit Facts Fitness Group Exercise Healthcare System Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Overweight and Obesity Program Design Strength Training Women's Health Youth by American Council on Exercise on March 15, 2012 1. Train and act like an athlete Todd Durkin said that everyone should train like an athlete. Train like the celebrities and use a process called Internal Overload Tanya Becker’s gym regularly hosts celebrities like Kelly Ripa. Instead, like Naternicola does in her own workouts, use a stopwatch! She is incorporating more 30-minute total body workouts to get more out of a short amount of time. From training a number of professional athletes, he said that a common element all of them share is commitment. “We work all your major muscles to the point of fatigue and then stretch them for relief.” The result of this work is a “lean, supple, toned body.” Internal Overload also provides these results quickly in varied classes, so celebrities never get bored and keep coming back. Watch the clock. 8. From training a number of professional athletes, he said that a common element all of them share is commitment. Douglas Brooks also suggested getting outside and “cross training with the seasons” – running dirt trails, Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing, hiking, and rock climbing – as ways to use the environment to change up workouts. “I’ll use my surroundings and my creativity to craft the session for the day.” This may include climbing trees, but his clients – professional athletes and those stuck in cubicles every day – have all benefitted from moving outside. 5. ACE-certified Personal Trainer; owner of Moves International Fitness Tanya Becker ACE-certified Personal Trainer; Co-Founder, Senior Vice President of Programming and Training of Physique 57 Riana RohmannACE-certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; trainer for the US Marine Corps in San Diego; National Physique Committee Competitor Todd Durkin, MA, CSCSACE-certified Personal Trainer; Owner, Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA) and author, The IMPACT! Body Plan Nancy Naternicola, MSACE-certified Personal Tranier and Group Fitness Instructor; Clinical Instructor — Fitness & Wellness at West Virginia University Shannon FableACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources and owner of Balletone Doug BalzariniACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder and owner of DB Strength; strength coach for the Alliance MMA Fight Team in Chula Vista, CA Kim Klinedinst, MSACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; Director of Education at TRX MaryJayne Rogers, Ph.D.ACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder of Profound Wellness Author American Council on Exercise Contributor Read More Less Get in the Know Stay connected with us to get the latest health and fitness news, innovative workouts, healthy recipes and wellness tips. What does her gym provide that keeps these celebrities looking good and coming back? “At Physique 57, we do a combination of strength training, cardio and stretching using a process we call Internal Overload,” Becker said. Don’t spend every workout using sets and reps – you don’t need to practice those counting skills anymore. Douglas Brooks said that mixing your routine up could mean taking a session or class you’ve never taken before. Just as we don’t go to school and stay in the third grade every year, we shouldn’t continually work out at the same level, she said. “We work all your major muscles to the point of fatigue and then stretch them for relief.” The result of this work is a “lean, supple, toned body.” Internal Overload also provides these results quickly in varied classes, so celebrities never get bored and keep coming back. And (not that you needed convincing to get more massages) new research shows that those massages really do work – decreasing inflammation while also helping cellular recovery. And (not that you needed convincing to get more massages) new research shows that those massages really do work – decreasing inflammation while also helping cellular recovery. The Pros Chris McGrath, M.S. The outside world is your gym. Ripped abs aren’t made on the floor! Get off the floor! Shannon Fable and Nancy Naternicola said that too many people try to get those tight abs by doing thousands of crunches on the ground. Doug Balzarini’s favorite weekly training session has been, as he called it, his “play day.” He goes outside to a local park or a beach and moves using what’s there – literally. 5. This will save willpower because rather than focusing on the negative — fighting the urge to say "no" to certain foods and behaviors — accomplishing smaller, tangible goals will “build confidence, which builds hope, which builds consistency.” 2. Use your stopwatch during high-intensity interval training, which is a great way to increase the intensity of your workouts and see results in a short amount of time. ACE-certified Personal Trainer; owner of Moves International Fitness Tanya Becker ACE-certified Personal Trainer; Co-Founder, Senior Vice President of Programming and Training of Physique 57 Riana RohmannACE-certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; trainer for the US Marine Corps in San Diego; National Physique Committee Competitor Todd Durkin, MA, CSCSACE-certified Personal Trainer; Owner, Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA) and author, The IMPACT! Body Plan Nancy Naternicola, MSACE-certified Personal Tranier and Group Fitness Instructor; Clinical Instructor — Fitness & Wellness at West Virginia University Shannon FableACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; founder and CEO of Sunshine Fitness Resources and owner of Balletone Doug BalzariniACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder and owner of DB Strength; strength coach for the Alliance MMA Fight Team in Chula Vista, CA Kim Klinedinst, MSACE-certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach; Director of Education at TRX MaryJayne Rogers, Ph.D.ACE-certified Personal Trainer; founder of Profound Wellness Author American Council on Exercise Contributor Read More Less Get in the Know Stay connected with us to get the latest health and fitness news, innovative workouts, healthy recipes and wellness tips. “Instead, make sure your core is engaged during your strength, balance and cardio workouts,” Naternicola said. Doug Balzarini said that thinking like an athlete is also important. Enter your email Yes! I'd like to receive the latest news and updates from ACE. It’s easy to forget about the feet that keep us moving, but “growing your posture from your feet can help prevent knee, hip, back and even shoulder pain,” MaryJayne Rogers said. Subscribe. Instead, like Naternicola does in her own workouts, use a stopwatch! She is incorporating more 30-minute total body workouts to get more out of a short amount of time. Welcome massages into your routine. This minimized mistakes while also giving Klinedinst the best workout! 6. This minimized mistakes while also giving Klinedinst the best workout! 6. Enter your email Yes! I'd like to receive the latest news and updates from ACE. Doug Balzarini’s favorite weekly training session has been, as he called it, his “play day.” He goes outside to a local park or a beach and moves using what’s there – literally. 10. “Core work is less about feeling the burn and more about learning how to move efficiently from the inside out.” Try using a BOSU Balance trainer or the smaller, space-saving Balance Pod to create instability that will challenge your core even more. “These athletes are truly committed to improving their bodies for their craft,” he said. “Incorporate strength, power and conditioning into all your workouts.” Of course, training like an athlete also includes getting out of your comfort zone and pushing your limits. Train like the celebrities and use a process called Internal Overload Tanya Becker’s gym regularly hosts celebrities like Kelly Ripa. 9. “If we all had the same level of commitment and drive that these guys had, we would be a much healthier society.” So commit to be fit, make your health and wellness a priority, and don’t accept the “I don’t have any time” excuse. “This ‘change-up’ keeps you fresh mentally and physiologically.” Todd Durkin said, “challenge yourself at a deep level at least three time per week.” The workouts don’t even have to be long, but “make sure you diversify your workouts so they don’t get stale and boring.” 4. Get to know your feet and find balance. “If we all had the same level of commitment and drive that these guys had, we would be a much healthier society.” So commit to be fit, make your health and wellness a priority, and don’t accept the “I don’t have any time” excuse. “Core work is less about feeling the burn and more about learning how to move efficiently from the inside out.” Try using a BOSU Balance trainer or the smaller, space-saving Balance Pod to create instability that will challenge your core even more. “Incorporate strength, power and conditioning into all your workouts.” Of course, training like an athlete also includes getting out of your comfort zone and pushing your limits. “This ‘change-up’ keeps you fresh mentally and physiologically.” Todd Durkin said, “challenge yourself at a deep level at least three time per week.” The workouts don’t even have to be long, but “make sure you diversify your workouts so they don’t get stale and boring.” 4. Watch the clock. “Workouts that ask you to balance, flow and move in a variety of positions will do more for you ,” Fable said. Jonathan Ross also said that goals should be small and attainable. 7. 10. Enter your email Yes! I'd like to receive the latest news and updates from ACE.
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