Welcome to the Prescription Fitness Workout Advice and Fitness Tips blog, your go-to resource for expert guidance on achieving your health and fitness goals. Whether you’re new to working out or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, our blog offers practical advice, from effective strength training routines to essential recovery techniques. We dive into topics like the benefits of resistance training for aging, how to prevent injuries while training, and the importance of a balanced diet to complement your exercise regimen. Our mission is to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed, helping you transform your fitness journey with tailored insights and actionable tips. Explore our blog, ask questions, and discover how you can elevate your workout routine and lead a healthier life.
How Long Should You Workout For?
https://youtu.be/KF-dHFbOnZI Working out is no easy task. Getting into the gym or getting together with your trainer takes dedication and time. But how much time should you spend in the gym to get a "good" workout? How Much Time Is Needed? We program our client's workouts as long as [...]
Training After a Layoff
One of the most important contributors to progress on a fitness plan is consistency. Simply showing up to train is key to staying on track with the goals you have. Not every workout will be your best ever, but putting in the work on a schedule will take you further [...]
The Importance of Warm-Ups and Cool Downs
The warm-up and cool-down phases of a workout are essential for a proper and effective exercise but are often overlooked and forgotten about. This may be because warming up and stretching are not exciting to most gym goers. This could also be attributed to time or lack there of in [...]
Machine Mistakes
Resistance training machines are a great tool to be used in the gym and have their place in just about any training program. They are great for beginners to learn and incorporate strength movements, however, they also can be tricky to use correctly. Many assume that because the machine is [...]
Should I be doing Cardio or Strength Training First?
For those of you that are starting a new exercise program that has you doing cardio and strength training on the same day, you may be wondering which one you should be starting with. Generally speaking, what you choose to do first you will perform better at since you have [...]
Why am I not losing weight?
Trying to lose weight is not always easy and there are a lot of different ways to go about losing weight. However many people struggle getting the results they are looking for and end up giving up. Weight loss is possible for pretty much anyone and can be achieved with [...]
Plyometric Training 101
Plyometrics, or “plyos,” is a type of exercise that trains muscles to produce power through quick and powerful movements. It involves a stretch of the muscles followed immediately by a contraction of the same muscle. This training method features rapid, high-impact movements exerting near-maximum force levels. Although commonly used by [...]
Should I use a Personal Trainer?
For many of us, getting and staying in shape is something we struggle with everyday. Everyone has their own way of going about ways to get in shape whether successful or not. For those struggling or wanting to take their training to another level whether to improve how they look, [...]