How to Set Better Goals
How to Set Better Goals
I recently held a goal setting workshop at our Eldersburg location, and the insights were just too good not to share with you all. In this blog, I summarize the basics of goal setting and ...
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5 Metrics to Track for Better Workout Performance
Pre-workout shouldn’t be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about leveling up your workouts. Here are five metrics to track for better performance in your workouts. Progression It’s no secret that ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training After 40: What to Prioritize, and What Not To
Strength training is for nearly every age. But once we reach certain milestones, are there certain things to prioritize? After turning 40, here are four things to focus on, and one thing to avoid. Prioritize ...
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How to Build Strength Without Bulking Up
As a personal trainer, I hear it all the time: “I want to build muscle and get stronger, but I don’t want to get bulky”. Let’s talk about what people mean when they say this, ...
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Top Nutrition Tips to Enhance Recovery
When it comes to nutrition, we often think about what you need to eat to fuel your workouts or to achieve the body composition you’ve been working toward. Just like sleeping and resting for recovery, ...
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How to Sleep Better to Improve Muscle Growth
Exercise and nutrition are typically the first two factors people consider when trying to gain muscle. Recovery, on the other hand, is often forgotten. According to Song et al. (2023), sleep that is poor in ...
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The Basics of Gym Etiquette, Part 2
Welcome back to another round of the unwritten rules of the gym! Just as a refresher: Gym etiquette helps ensure the mutual respect of gym-goers. In the last post, we talked about working in, reserving ...
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The Basics of Gym Etiquette, Part 1
It’s that time of the year! New members are joining, guests are visiting, and the club is starting to get busy. Although Merritt works with you every step of the way on your fitness journey, ...
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Sports Performance Training for Young Athletes
WHY SPORTS PERFORMANCE?When is it time to encourage your young athlete to start sports performance training? For many athletes, specialized sports performance training does not become incorporated into their regular training program until they are ...
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Water Aerobics: What You Need to Know
Aerobic exercise is an important component of holistic health. Your doctor probably reminds you often that a healthy heart is one that can work hard, and that’s exactly what aerobic exercise trains your body to ...
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HIIT: The Workout for Busy People
If you’re like me, you classify yourself as a perpetually busy person. Things are always coming up, filling your schedule, leaving you feeling like there’s no time left for yourself. But what if I told ...
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Functional Fitness and Why You Need to Incorporate it in Your Training
What is functional fitness?Functional fitness is a style of exercise that focuses on everyday movements (OPEX Fitness, 2023). Instead of focusing on maximal strength with ideal form, functional fitness emphasizes holistic strength and stability paired ...
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