In a place like Arizona, it can be painfully hot outside. The sun beats down on you, and sometimes you just don’t want to get outside and be active, let alone train. However, one crazy thing that you may not realize is that this wonderful state is probably one of the best places for natural recovery…
“Recovery, as in rest? I don’t have time for that! I have 50 pounds to lose by Christmas!” In my 29 lovely years on this earth, I cannot begin tell you how many times I have heard this type of statement. Seeing results isn’t about quantity; it is about quality! Recovery is the key! You will…
Personal training and coaching at Advantage Training just got more intuitive. If you have been in the studio this past few weeks, you may have noticed us testing MYZONE on the monitor above the grass. We’ve been researching and testing multiple systems to bring a deeper level of coaching, member engagement, and member results to…
Half the battle of finding the perfect workout plan is exercise selection and making sure it contains adequate sets and reps. However, the other half of the battle (and more important, in my opinion) is making sure your workout plan fits nicely into your lifestyle. The nature of your workout should be cohesive in helping…
The fitness industry has thrived for years by providing access to facilities that many members may not even use. In fact, the number of active members that use their membership on a monthly basis is around 30%, and that is on the high side. How do you help people take more control of their fitness…
It may seem like a subtle distinction, but the worlds of motivation and inspiration are not the same. A lot of people use the words “motivated” and “inspired” interchangeably. However, I found that the words have completely different meanings and feelings associated with them. When I am inspired, the motivation comes naturally, but I struggle to…
Do you practice good stress management skills? Life is full of ups and downs, good times and times of stress. We can’t change life. But if we develop healthy habits to handle stress effectively, our bodies will be grateful. How so, you ask? First let’s take a look at what stress does to our body.…
When it comes to food and exercise, which has a greater impact? As a Performance Specialist I get asked various iterations of this question on a regular basis. The simple answer that I tell everyone is, “Food is fuel. Eat to fuel YOUR life.” This simple answer still leaves us with many questions. What does…
Knowing how to choose the appropriate workout intensity can be tricky master. Picture this: you are starting a new workout plan and can’t wait to get started. You head to the gym with your sparkling new exercise program loaded on your phone. After a quick warmup, it’s time to start the show. First up, kettlebell…
We are officially one month into the new year! What have you accomplished? Or should I ask, what have you NOT accomplished that you wanted to? The new year is a great time for us to reflect on our past and get set up to reach new heights. We set goals for finances, health, relationships,…