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. […]
Health
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 […]
Dancer Feet: Foot Care Tips, Part 2
The first three steps toward caring for your dancer feet are only the beginning! Today we’ll take a look at three more all-important parts of caring for your 2 most prized possessions: after all, you wouldn’t be able to dance without them! 4. Keep an Eye on Your Big Toes If we had to choose […]
Easing Muscle Soreness
Anyone that has trained with me KNOWS that I want you to be “sore but functional” the day following training. Being overly sore is not the goal, since you should be able to do everything you want and need to do, but you should be reminded that you trained those muscles the day before, because […]
Reduce Your Sugar & Corn Syrup Intake
It sounds like a no-brainer since both of these commonly found food additives add non-nutritive (read empty) calories to your diet, but there’s more to it than that . . . There’s really a lot to discuss, but I’m going to quickly touch on just a few of the reasons to seriously consider a dramatic […]
Steps Toward Weight Control
Aerobics & Cardio It’s actual pretty simple. Controlling your weight can be as easy to understand as measuring the calories you consume vs how many you are burning. Burn 3500 calories more than you consume, and you’ll lose 1 pound of fat. At its base, it’s just simple mathematics. There are, of course, plenty of […]
Post-Op Expectations After Hip Labral Repair Surgery, Part 2
On the journey toward full recovery following hip labral repair surgery, it’s important to know what to expect and how to circumvent some common post-surgery pitfalls. In Part 1, we examined two important issues: avoiding bearing weight and strengthening surrounding muscles. Now, we’ll look at three more. Lower Back and Pelvic Pain The muscular imbalance […]
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 […]
Sleep Position & Shoulder Pain: Is There a Connection?
Whether we’re talking pain prevention or surgical recovery, sleep position can greatly impact your shoulder health. Basic Sleep Position When you lie on your side, notice the position of your shoulder. If you’re like most people, you position your body in a way that forces your shoulder into a forward position, helping you to prevent […]
When Dieting & Exercise Don’t Work
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 […]
A Fitness Trainer’s Thoughts on the Paleo Diet
Recently, I have been seeing a variety of diet plans presented that are versions of what basically is “the Paleo diet.” The vast majority of these plans are virtually identical in theory to what the Paleo diet preaches with only slight variations. I suspect that most of these deviations are provided to give the “new” […]
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 […]
Post-Op Expectations After Hip Labral Repair Surgery, Part 1
A ring of cartilage surrounding the hip socket, the hip labrum can undergo trauma as a result of either an obvious injury or chronic stress to the area. A tear to the hip labrum often manifests itself as a sharp pain in either the hip or groin area, sometimes extending down the leg toward the […]
Healthy Home Snacking for Young Athletes, Part 2
When you’re trying to avoid unhealthy additives for your young athlete, finding snack options can be a challenge. And we all know that simply saying, “Grab an apple,” can easily get old. Well, in addition to ideas on how to make a variety of fruits accessible, we have some other ideas for easy-to-prepare, healthy snacks […]
Harford County, Maryland Personal Training Consultations
Have you been thinking about getting some help with your exercise program by hiring a personal trainer . . . but the cost kept you from pulling the trigger? Perhaps scheduling a consultation will help you meet that need while staying within your budget. The overwhelming majority of people who come to me for a […]