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7 Fit Tips for Optimal Recovery: A Guide to Supporting Your Fitness Journey
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - January 13, 2025Recovery is a crucial component of any fitness regimen. Proper recovery practices not only enhance your performance but also protect your body from injury and long-term strain. To help you optimize your post-workout routine, we’ve compiled seven essential tips that focus on refueling, rehydration, and rest—key pillars for achieving sustainable fitness results. […]
Read MoreHow to Increase Stamina: Tips to Boost Your Endurance and Energy
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - December 16, 2024Have you wondered how to increase stamina? Discover some tips to boost your endurance, from consistent exercise to a balanced diet. Start your journey to better stamina today. Does a trip upstairs leave you feeling a bit winded? Stamina/endurance is the ability to sustain prolonged effort. There are many ways to build up your […]
Read MoreThe Advantages of Free Weights for Strength Training
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - November 18, 2024Strength training is crucial in enhancing health, accelerating fat loss, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. It’s also essential for improving functional abilities for everyday activities and sports. However, the strategy you choose for strength training can greatly impact the benefits you gain. When exploring different strength training options, it’s important to consider […]
Read MoreChoosing Between Free Weights and Exercise Machines
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - October 28, 2024For those with limited time in the gym, focusing on exercises that engage and recruit multiple muscle groups is essential. While machines can effectively target a single muscle group, they often limit your range of motion—allowing you to push and return to the starting position without fully engaging the muscle’s potential. Although machines can help […]
Read MoreBenefits of Strength Training For Bone Health
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - September 9, 2024There is an increasing emphasis on the advantages of strength training for your overall health. Many people only consider the role of strength training for building and maintaining lean muscle tissue. However, the benefits of strength training are not limited to muscle building. It also assists in fat loss, improving sleep, lifting your mood, increasing strength, and […]
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Cardio vs Weightlifting
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - August 12, 2024A common question I get asked by my clients is whether they should prioritize lifting weights or doing more cardio. The real answer is both. Ultimately there are pros and cons to each. Cardio Pros You can’t build a good aerobic capacity without some cardio thrown in. You will want a good aerobic […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Foam Rolling
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - July 8, 2024When it comes to exercise, what you do in recovery mode is just as important as what you do in workout mode. The foam roller is one of the most simple and popular tools used to aid muscle recovery, but it must be used correctly to be effective. What exactly can a […]
Read MoreFour Surprising Benefits of Resistance Training
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - June 10, 2024Some of the main reasons why people start lifting weights is to build muscle, improve functional mobility, help with fat loss, and gain strength. Once people get started and stay consistent, they are often surprised to find that resistance training has other benefits as well. Here are those surprising benefits that are not as well-known. […]
Read MoreThe 6 Principles of Muscle Growth
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - May 13, 2024Starting the journey towards muscle growth can often feel daunting, but understanding the science behind the process can serve as the light that guides you to reach your goals. But, if you just focus on completing 3 sets of 10 reps on a variety of exercises, the odds are you won’t have much muscle to show […]
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