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.
Injury Prevention Tactics
Written By Alex Janis, CPT at Prescription Fitness (Cleveland, Ohio) What is a primary reason people fail to reach their goals? Often fear of future injury or previous injury discourages an individual from taking the first steps towards reaching a fitness goal. Luckily, there is a lot that can [...]
Physical Activity and Cognitive Function
Written by: Kayla Kazanowski, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Prescription Fitness (CLE, OH). Over the last decade, neuroimaging has proven the ability of physical activity to decrease cognitive decline that is commonly associated with aging. The hippocampus, an organ found in the medial temporal lobe, plays a fundamental role [...]
Don’t FALL Out of Fitness!
Written By: Elsie Velazquez cert. personal trainer with Prescription Fitness (CLE, OH) Last week was a little sad because summer officially came to an end. I find that working out and finding things to do is so much easier when the sun is shining and the temps are nice [...]
The Importance of Injury Prevention
Written by: Kayla Kazanowski cert. Personal Trainer with Prescription Fitness (CLE, Ohio) When competing at a high level of athletics, many individuals think they are “invincible.” Injury prevention programming can not only prevent the onset of an injury occurring during athletic participation, but can also ease the transition into [...]
Mass vs. Strength
Written by: Elsie Velazquez CPT at Prescription Fitness (CLE,OH) I think it is fair to say that a person’s level of strength is often associated with the amount of muscle mass the person has. Although, there is a correlation between the two, a person who has more muscle mass is [...]
How much rest do you really need?
By Alex Janis, CPT at Prescription Fitness (CLE, Ohio) Have you ever felt completely exhausted after a tough workout and even continued to feel lethargic for a few days after? Most likely we all have felt like that for a good reason: exercise is hard on the body! How [...]
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 [...]