When we first think of strength training, the gains that come to mind are typically restricted to the gym: following a progressive overload program allows us to lift more from week to week, and depending on our goals, we can see more muscle on our body as well. But what if there was more to… Read More »
Name: Diana EdgellAge: 33Location: Springfield, VA What was your first thought when you learned about the Coaching & Training Women Academy and the GGS-1 Certification?I feel very passionately about the importance of strengthening women. All women, in all ways. I was excited for the opportunity to be a part of a growing movement towards inclusion… Read More »
Dancers have the most incredible bodies. Fact. And with Strictly Come Dancing UK in full swing, we’ve all been eyeballing those gorgeous ladies in the shimmer and heels. Oti Mabuse is back at Strictly for her fourth year running, and this time she’s competing with cricketer, Graeme Swann. She’s been in touch and shared a… Read More »
A commenter wrote a great comment that got me wondering: As far as “the more exercise the better” study I wonder if folks who had to drop out of long distance cardio training due to injuries or cortisol driven exhaustion are considered in the equation? In other words, if you can tolerate chronic cardio you… Read More »
Are you working with clients who are survivors — of trauma, of negative experiences, of stress? If your clients are human, then you likely are. Laura Khoudari, a Manhattan based trauma-informed personal trainer puts it best, “If you are working with people, you are working with trauma.” Khoudari provides somatic-based treatment specifically for women and… Read More »
By Nick Tumminello Although any type of physical activity can have positive health benefits, the benefits of steady-state cardio training from a fat-loss (without muscle loss) perspective are often misunderstood and overstated. Especially because research has shown aerobic activity to be the optimal mode of exercise— over resistance training— for reducing body fat in a… Read More »