Fitness Tip of the Week

Fitness Tip #5

May 11, 2009
Q: I’ve been a member of a gym for a while and recently signed up for a free consultation with one of their trainers. The other day we did our first workout together. She suggested that we stretch out first prior to doing our workout. I always thought I should stretch after my workout. Which [...]

Fitness Tip #4

May 4, 2009
Q:  Latey I have been hearing more and more about toxins and the benefits of antioxidants. Should I take a supplement, or are there foods that I can eat that will give me the antioxidants I need. FYI – I prefer food! Amy M. A: Amy, I prefer food too! Yes, in today’s living environment [...]

Fitness Tip #3

April 27, 2009
Q: I’ve noticed that I am more relaxed at work since I started working out with my trainer. He told me that exercise helps decrease stress. I logically knew this, but could not believe how quickly I felt the results. Thank you Tony for getting me started! – Veronica M. A: Yes Veronica – the [...]

Fitness Tip #2

April 6, 2009
Q: I’m getting married soon. I want to lose some weight and trim my upper back and calves. What exercises will target these areas? – Tina L. A: Exercise will help trim your upper back and calf muscles, but unless you burn the fat around those muscles you won’t be able to see them. To [...]

Fitness Tip #1

March 29, 2009
Q: I have been very frustrated lately and I feel I am being pulled in many directions. I find that my workouts are often too much work. I know I need to workout, but sometimes I simply don’t have the motivation. When do I know if I am overdoing my workouts? – Sarah P. A: [...]