The seated row is an excellent way to target your back muscles. Strengthening and developing a strong back side is important for muscle balance & posture. So much of what we do daily – computer work, house work, driving, planking 😉  – involve the muscles in our chest & shoulders. Targeting the muscles in the […]

A new study into the stress-relieving power of group fitness makes world headlines by proving what many have known all along – there is strength in numbers. As the old proverb says, “necessity is the mother of invention”. When Dr. Dayna Yorks first arrived at medical school in Maine in 2013, she had a big […]

Bicep curls… easy peasy right? Sure the movement may seem simple, but there are several small adjustments you can make to get 2 or 3 more reps out of your next set for better results! Here are 5 trainer tips to get you there: Elbows in at sides. Do not let those elbow flair out. […]

Whether it’s running your first 5k or setting a squat PR, here are three tips to setting a fitness or exercise goal: 1) Make it specific and measurable. Your goal should be clear and easy to understand. If you want to run a 5k, how far is that and what training plan will you follow […]

Here’s to get one more rep out of your pull-up set! Setup with hands in over grip position & hips over knees  Squeeze your shoulder blades and push them down into your back pockets so you feel all the muscles in your back working Think of driving elbows down as you pull Engage your core […]

There’s no need to go it alone in the gym! Here are the top 5 reasons you should hire a personal trainer: You are feeling overwhelmed. Let’s be honest, exercise can be a little intimidating – there’s all the machines, everyone around you seems to know what to do, cardio first or weights first, lift […]