The best things about this full body workout routine are 1) it can be done in any gym (it just uses free weights), 2) it should only take about 30 minutes once you're warmed up, and 3) it can be adapted to any level--just choose your weights according to your ability!
Read MoreAs a personal trainer, I get to know many of my clients’ on a deeper level during our personal training sessions in my Carlsbad gym. Several of them have shared their struggles with weight gain while taking psychiatric medications like Abilify, lithium, risperidone, and even common antidepressants like Prozac. I’m not sharing this to scare you into refusing a prescription you may need in order to live a healthy, fulfilling life. In fact, I’m here to say that the weight gain on medications like Abilify and lithium is not inevitable. You can prevent it if you’re willing to do the work to live a healthy lifestyle!
Read MoreSelf-employed personal trainers like myself generally have more experience. This gives us the ability to tailor our personal training programs to fit your needs. We also have more flexibility when it comes to contact outside of our personal training sessions. That said, a self-employed personal trainer in Carlsbad will cost more per session due to this specialized expertise, ongoing education costs, and the overhead of running a small business.
Read MoreIf you’re struggling to stick to your fitness goals, I highly recommend checking out any one of these health and wellness podcasts. You can listen to them while you’re on a cardio machine for extra motivation, or play them in the car when you have a boring drive ahead of you.
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I run you through a 20-minute quick shot that targets the glutes. “Quick shots” are workouts that last 20- to 30-minutes, enough time that you see results, but short enough that you can squeeze them in between picking up your kids, work, and all of the other commitments that make it so difficult to workout.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA lot of women try to shortcut the process with procedures like the Brazilian butt lift, which has more than doubled in popularity since 2012. Unfortunately, the Brazilian butt lift has the highest risk of death of any cosmetic surgery. In addition, many women I’ve met are unhappy with the results, which don’t look as natural or as dramatic as they were hoping.The good news is that, like I said, my personal training gym in Carlsbad focuses on your glutes. It can give you even better results than a Brazilian butt lift. Here’s why.
Thanks to the spring weather, this San Diego personal trainer has been staying fit by spending more time outdoors. I love lifting weights in my Carlsbad gym, but there are so many perks to working out in nature, especially when you live somewhere as beautiful as San Diego.
Read MoreFoam rollers are a great option, mainly because of the cost. However, I prefer the HyperIce Hypervolt over standard foam rollers, and so do the clients who have tried it. The nice thing about the massage gun is that you can target individual knots in your muscles. It also makes it more convenient to make myofascial release a part of your routine because you can use the gun while watching TV or even in the car. You don’t have to sit on the ground.
Read MoreThe free 30-minute assessment is an opportunity for me to see where you are currently at, so I can tailor my personal training program to 1) fit your stated goals, and 2) strengthen muscle imbalances that you may not be aware of but that I notice during your session.
Read MoreSome 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.
Read MoreHow long it takes you to reach your goals depends on what you’re trying to achieve. This post will walk you through what to expect for weight loss, strength training, and developing cardiovascular health.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIf you’re new to personal training, you might be wondering what exactly a personal trainer does and why you need one. Briefly, a personal trainer is trained to help you reach your goals efficiently and minimize the risk of injury while doing it.
Read MoreGlutes control so much of our movement. Strengthening them will give you better posture, reduce the risk of injury, and increase your performance when you perform activities like running. I recommend incorporating glute exercises into your strength training routine several times per week. Pick a few of the exercises below and shoot for 3 or 4 sets of up to 20 reps.
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