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Welcome to our blog, here you will find information on fitness, nutrition, weight training, general healthy and physical therapy. It is our hope you will find the information useful and as always please ask us if you have any questions.
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
At the beginning of each year, people set fitness and health goals with the best of intentions - get stronger, thinner, train for a race, get better in some way at something. The reality is, by the time the calendar gets flipped to February, the majority of these...
January Workout of the Month
This month’s workout includes four different types of movement: PUSH, PULL, STABILIZE AND MOVE. Following is the written workout as well as the link to the video. Each exercise includes a basic move as well as an advanced version. Depending on your current exercise...
Arthritis and Exercise
If you suffer the pain and stiffness of arthritis, you may not be enthusiastic about exercising. But arthritis specialists say that's exactly what you need to do. UCLA Medical Center rheumatologist, Roy Altman says "The one thing that people don't...
What does your gluteus medius do?
What is your gluteus medius? Where is it and why should you care? Well, individuals with dysfunctional gluteus medius strength may be at risk for injuries to the lower extremities. Read the following article to learn more about your gluteus medius and ways to...
“Coach Yourself Thin” is Now Available!
Training Partners trainer Michael Scholtz and business partner Greg Hottinger have written a new book Called Coach Yourself Thin - available now on Amazon or at Training Partners. To learn more about this program or receive future announcements about their exercise...
To Eat or Not to Eat: The Truth Behind Exercising on an Empty Stomach
Many of us (TP Trainers) are members and/or certified by the National Strength Conditioning Association. This article provides sample meals to help avoid exercising on an empty stomach. The authors address research that supports the concept of not exercising on an...
The Importance of Breakfast
Estimates vary, but around 25% of Americans skip breakfast on a regular basis. The potential perils include a more sluggish metabolism as the body shifts into starvation-response mode. And coupled with a tendency to become ravenous and binge later: weight gain....
Youth Performance & Gatorade
As a facility who works with youth and is a member of the International Youth Conditioning Association I thought this BLOG post was appropriate to share. We are frequently asked about “sports drinks” for kids and this one does a nice job of explaining the various...
NEW FALL Workout coming soon!
Congratulations to Peggy, Pegge and Alice for running/walking in the Race For the Horses on Sunday. Next year we should join them - looks like FUN!
Pilates Improves Shoulder Stability
In a recent Clinical Biomechanics study Pilates training was shown to effectively improve core strength, posture and shoulder stabilization. Participants included both male and female and none had any previous Pilates training. Training groups participated in two...
Member Workout of the Mth – Desc./Video
As many of you know we decided last month to start creating a member workout for every month. These workouts will focus on all aspects of fitness as well as include a beginner and advanced version so EVERYONE can participate. NO...
Exercise and Starvation
Overview Starvation occurs when your body suffers a lack of nutrients necessary for the maintenance of life. During starvation, your body uses stored glucose and fat, then eventually metabolizes muscles, tissues and organs in an attempt to get needed nutrients. When...