Training

Les Mills AIM’s: Is it worth it?

Over the weekend I spent a day in a training called the Advanced Instructor Training (or module) for BODYPUMP®. These trainings are reserved for Les Mills instructors who are certified in a program and are meant to provide continuing education and advanced skill training. I will be honest, when I first heard about them I thought they might be a waste of time.  Les Mills certified instructors...

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Educate Yourself on Fitness Equipment and Trends: An Interview with Daryl Shute

There are so many different options available to utilize while exercising. There are even shoes on the market that now assist you to lose weight without breaking a sweat. With all of these options how are you to know what to buy, what is effective, and what should just be left on the shelf?  One idea would be to research. Read reviews and ratings, try out the product if possible, and ask...

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Health Tip #1: Find a Buddy

Most of us do not wake up each morning thinking, today I’d like to be out of breath, tired and possibly sore. Exercise can just sound just too hard at times. With that said, it is an important and essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. I find one motivator is to work out in groups or with a friend. This weeks WATE health tip is to grab a buddy and commit to a plan. A friend or...

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The Myths About Weight Training and The Schwartzeneeger Syndrome

Common Misconceptions of Weight Training for Women When I was in high school I was afraid to lift weights because I thought I would bulk up. Now that I am in the fitness industry I speak with women every day who too are afraid to lift because of a fear of “bulking up”. This is just one misconception that women have about weight training. I hope to help squash the myths and reveal to you the...

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Freeman’s Fitness Challenge

Facebook is such an interesting community.  You can connect with old and new friends, connect with business contacts, connect with friends of friends and friends of friends friends. It is quite the social network. It can also just get you in trouble, which is just what happened in my case. I discovered a fitness challengeon facebook and because I’m always up for a challenge, I said...

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Interview With Justin Sanchez

To begin my series on the benefits of weight training we are going to get to hear from one of the best in the fitness industry, Justin Sanchez. The interview focuses on BODYPUMP™ , his speciality and one of the fastest ways to burn calories and build and tone every muscle. Q: What is your role with Les Mills? Director of Trainer Development for Fitmarc, South Central Distributor of Les...

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