Strengthen Your Knees (Part 1) - Proper Deadlift and Belt Squat Form

That’s because the knee joint is connected to tendons that are connected to your glutes and quads. By strengthening your glutes and quads, you strengthen your knee and can many times reverse pain, even when there’s been a serious injury or lingering discomfort from surgery. Today’s video is the first in a three-part series. I’ll show you a quickshot workout you can do once or twice a week to target your glutes and quads, both to support your knees and provide overall strength to these muscle groups.

FitnessAndrea TagalogOctober 23, 2019Body by Dreaknees, deadlift, belt squat, form, strength trainingComment

I Already Do Cardio at the Gym—Why Do I Need Strength Training?

The truth is, you’re seriously short changing yourself if all you do is use the elliptical or treadmill. Cardio is critical to physical fitness, but it doesn’t give you the same benefits as strength training such as the kind you would do in my Carlsbad personal training gym. Here are just a few unique benefits of strength training: easier to perform activities of daily living like cleaning, caring for your children, etc.; faster metabolism; injury prevention; better posture; correct muscle imbalances.

Fitness, Stretching, Strength TrainingAndrea TagalogJune 19, 2019cardio, personal training, strength trainingComment

How to Find a Personal Trainer Who Gets Results

Some women think they are strong because they have been working out consistently for years. However, they can barely hold a plank because their abdominal muscles are so weak, and a simple exercise involving their shoulders is challenging even with the easiest resistance band.

FitnessAndrea TagalogMarch 25, 2019fitness, strength training, core training, postureComment

Why Do I Focus on Strong Abs and Glutes?

In my 20 years of personal training, if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that the glutes and core are the basis of every other movement. If you have strong glutes and abs, other exercises will be easier, safer, and more effective.

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