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Push-Ups: Getting Your Full Range
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - November 19, 2020The Benefits of Wide Push-Ups and How to Do Them The Push-Up is only beneficial if we can get our chest close to the floor. Compared to dumbbells during the chest press, our bodies are much heavier than dumbbells. Therefore, it makes sense that push–ups are generally harder. However, there are ways to improve the […]
Read MoreHome Exercise Safety is STILL IMPORTANT
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - August 30, 2020The year 2020 has been a learning experience for many of us. The COVID 19 pandemic forced us to adapt, and those who refuse to adapt are left with an uphill battle. In terms of exercise and fitness, many of us swapped time in our fitness centers for at-home workouts. The purpose of this blog […]
Read MoreDon’t Put Your Health on Hold
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - April 13, 2020Is your gym closed? Is your in-building fitness center closed? Being home everyday may lead you to think that your fitness goals have been put on pause, and you can take the time off. I am here to tell you that the OPPOSITE is true! If you have been fitness driven before, I know you […]
Read MoreYour Busy Schedule Could Benefit You
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - January 27, 2020The Science Behind H.I.I.T. It is recommended by the CDC (Center of Disease Control & Prevention) that we obtain 150 minutes of moderately intense or 75 minutes of vigorously intense exercise weekly. For the average person that has school, a family, work, etc, it may be hard to find a weekly routine. What I mean […]
Read MoreHow Do You Eat? The Connection Between Food & Emotions
Posted by: Carlo Varquez, M.S. - October 14, 2019This is can be often overlooked, but there is often a connection between one’s emotions and the food one consumes. This common connection is something each person needs to be aware of. For example, “It was a busy day. You had a stressful time at work and you had to cut out some work […]
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