Training

Trainer Q&A: Just Keep Moving
It is no secret that exercise is an integral part of a healthy life. But what happens when we get older and our bodies age, and being sedentary looks a lot more appealing? Why do ...
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Finding Peace Through Boxing
Boxing is often times associated with violence, but when I was introduced to the sport it brought me more peace than anything ever had before. I had to stop and ask myself, why? Why is ...
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Trainer Q&A: Corrective Exercise and Movement Patterns
You enter the gym, choose a machine, set the weight, and do your thing. Lather, rinse, repeat. And then you stop and wonder, “Have I been working out properly? Am I moving my body the right ...
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Trainer Q&A: Fast, Strong, Explosive
Young athletes, check this out. If you want to excel in your sport while at the same time reduce the chance of getting injured, Merritt Clubs Eldersburg trainer Josh Kruhm is your guy. He and ...
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Trainer Q&A: Box Like a Girl
It’s tough being a woman in a man’s world. But then again, “tough” is a word that would best describe Merritt Clubs trainer Courtney Feldheim. The Math-teacher-turned-boxer-slash-coach-slash-personal-trainer has endured struggles being a female athlete in ...
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Trainer Q&A: Holiday Tips and Getting Out of the Comfort Zone
We’re back with another installment to the Q&A series with our trainers. This month we chatted with DJ Manley from the Downtown Club and asked for some tips on how to stay healthy and fit ...
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Trainer Q&A: Surpassing Limits and Keeping Things Simple
Sometimes you just want to hear straight from the pros – so welcome to a new series on the Merritt Clubs blog! Every month we will chat with one of our trainers as they impart ...
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Top 5 Reasons to Start Training for Strength and Conditioning
Many folks believe that cardiovascular activities (such as running, cycling, the elliptical machine) are the best way to maximize workouts. However, balancing cardio with strength training is actually vital for boosting overall health and fitness!
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How to Get Motivated After a Vacation
I was on vacation and missed my Tribe Team Training sessions for a whole week. The only exercise I did was ride a bike twice on the boardwalk. I spent the days on the beach ...
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Anyone Can Do It
I’m three weeks into Tribe Team Training and I am loving it. I am going on vacation next week and I am really feeling anxious that I am going to miss my sessions for that ...
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Week 2 of Tribe
So I made it through my first week of Tribe Team Training and I have to say, once I get over the initial soreness I feel great. I am already down 3 pounds! This is ...
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I Mean it This Time
I mean it, I am REALLY doing it this time! So I have written about Tribe Team Training and talked about how wonderful it is, always thought, “This is great I am going to do ...
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