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.
Strength Training For Aesthetics
By Alex Janis, CPT at Prescription Fitness (CLE, OH) You may be tempted to think that training heavy is exclusive for those who powerlift or go up against 350 lb grown men in the NFL. However, when properly implemented, heavy submaximal strength training can take your physique to [...]
Addressing Tight Hip-flexors: The Hidden Muscles
Written by: Alex Janis, CPT at Prescription Fitness (CLE, Ohio) When you think of tight hip-flexors, people will tend to point to running and lack of stretching as root causes for the pain you are experiencing. However, your hip flexor pain may actually be stemming from what we do for [...]
How to Workout your Quads
Written by: Elsie Velazquez, cert. Personal Trainer at Prescription Fitness (CLE, Ohio) Although you may think that the quadriceps (also known as “the quads”) muscle is one muscle, it is actually a group of four muscles located in the front of the thigh. These four separate muscles are: vastus [...]
Can you have too much Protein?!
Written by: Elsie Velazquez cert. personal trainer at Prescription Fitness (Cleveland, Ohio) In recent years, high protein diets such as the Adkins Diet, Zone Diet, and Keto Diet have become very popular. These diets are very popular and are known for helping you to reduce fat, lose weight, and [...]
How to Have a Healthy Heart
Understanding the crucial role your heart plays in sustaining life underscores the importance of proper care to maintain a healthy heart. Your heart, a powerhouse muscle, tirelessly pumps blood throughout your body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells while removing metabolic waste. Consequently, the food you consume and the level [...]
The Importance of SUN!
Written by: Elsie Velazquez cert. Personal Trainer at Prescription Fitness Vitamin D, also referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, is produced by the body when exposed to sun. It can also be consumed in food or supplements. Despite its name, vitamin D is actually considered a pro-hormone. Vitamins cannot [...]
Workout Mix-up!
Written by: Elsie Velazquez cert. Personal Trainer at Prescription Fitness (Cleveland, Ohio) Warm temps and sunny days are finally here! If you are tired of working out indoors or you are simply bored with your current routine, consider taking your workout outdoors. More specifically, head to the nearest track [...]
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT (AKA “RDL”)
Written by: Elsie Velazquez cert. Personal Trainer at Prescription Fitness (Cleveland, Ohio) The Romanian deadlift (also known as the RDL) was developed by a Romanian weightlifter named Nicu Vlad with the intention of working on lower back and hamstring strength and to build power for pulling movements. To this [...]