If this is happening with you, then there is something that can be improved upon – because the general formula is correct. I have heard this complaint more times than I can count (that’s often why people who are now my clients have come to me). By asking questions, I can usually trace it down […]
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Tips on Losing Fat from a Certified Personal Trainer
The vast majority of people who come to trainers wish to lose excess fat as at least part of their goal. Even the people who were skinny when they arrived here contended they had fat they wished to lose! Fat doesn’t accumulate on your body overnight and it won’t come off overnight either. It’s a […]
When to Hire a Personal Trainer
When I first started training people professionally (many years ago), I figured the best time to find clients would be just before Christmas and the New Year for those buying Christmas gifts or making New Year’s resolutions. I was WRONG on both counts! People buy gym memberships for both of those times. When they discover […]
A GOOD Fat to Have
One of the requests from nearly everyone that comes to me is, “help me lose some fat.” Even those who don’t have any to lose don’t want to have any more. And, at this time in history – with nearly half of our population in this country considered OBESE, who could question them? What if […]
Personal Fitness Trainer – Serving Bel Air, Forest Hill, MD
Are You Ready? What have you been doing since summer or since the holidays ended? If “getting ready for NEXT year” is your answer, good for you! If your exercise & eating plan has been a little less than optimum, don’t worry, I CAN FIX YOU!!! The average American gains between 2-6 lbs over the […]
Infant & Toddler Swimming Pool Safety
Your backyard pool setting can benefit greatly from the liveliness that babies and young children bring! With so many potential advantages for their physical and mental health, the sensory component of water provides youngsters with an interesting method to explore the world around them. However, little kids also present some special difficulties for the pool […]
Sun Protection for Infants & Toddlers
Your summertime fun in the backyard pool can undoubtedly be also greatly enjoyed by babies and toddlers! However, do all in your power to ensure the safety of the youngest members if your circle of friends and family includes young children who frequent your backyard pool. Swimming pools can result in increased exposure to direct […]
Lowering Your Swimming Pool’s Chloramine Level
We assume you’re interested in learning how to get rid of chloramines now that you’ve read about their harmful consequences. It’s kind of a case of good news and terrible news. The bad news is that there may not be much you can do if you spot chloramines in a public pool. Fortunately, there are […]
Pre and Post Fitness Workout Eating Tips
When and what should you eat before and after training? Does it matter? If I ever get around to writing a book, I will have at least a chapter on this topic, so this brief article won’t nearly cover it all. If you have questions and live around the Harford County, Maryland region, contact me. […]
Keeping Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
As I write this, it’s only January 4th … how many of you have already broken your New Year’s resolutions? Well below half of those who make resolutions are still keeping them by June. The most common resolution is to lose weight or get in better shape. People commonly buy gym memberships in December or […]
The Importance of Food Portion Control
I knew in advance what my wife’s reaction would be before I told her I intended to write an article on portion control. She’s watched me eat for over 30 years and she knows how I love to eat . . . until I’m full! That’s NOT a good way to lose weight. Eating until […]
Train for Swimsuit Season Now!
Every year it’s the same. People make their annual New Year’s resolution to exercise and lose weight. Some of them even buy gym memberships. The gyms will be crowded for the first few weeks of January. By February, it will all be back to normal . . . and the resolutions will be put back […]
Certified Personal Trainer – Harford County, MD
Dave’s Training is a personal training/group training business located in Harford County, Maryland. Dave has been training individuals and groups for nearly 30 years and opened his business in April 2009 after retiring from the Harford County Sheriff’s Dept. following 25 years of service – the last 8 years as Fitness Instructor for the Law […]
How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 2
Televisions are a major cause of tipping-related injuries and fatalities, in addition to accidents involving just furniture (see Part 1). In fact, both TVs and furniture are involved in a startling 70% of tipping events. Let’s examine the significance of this issue and what you may do to address it. How Serious Are TV-Related Tipping […]
How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 1
What does it mean to prioritize safety when choosing furnishings for your child’s bedroom? Well, for starters, it entails anchoring furniture to prevent the possibility of tipping. How dangerous is furniture tipping, and how can it be avoided? The solutions might surprise you. How Common Are Injuries & Deaths Caused by Furniture Tipping? Two children […]