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.
Master Your Fitness Goals with SMART Goal Setting
Are you looking to elevate your fitness game? Let's talk about SMART goals – a goal setting strategy that can keep you focused and on track to achieving your fitness aspirations. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. SMART goal setting is your roadmap to success. Here's [...]
Concussions in Sport
Written by: Elsie Velazquez Cert. Personal Trainer Prescription Fitness A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain’s function. Concussions are common in sports such as football, soccer, wrestling, and lacrosse. While some concussions are obvious because they cause you to lose consciousness, most do not. This [...]
Fall into Fitness- Get Back on Track!
Written By Elsie Velazquez Cert. Personal Trainer Prescription Fitness Yay…fall is here! For many, it’s ‘back to school’ time for children and for others it is simply a time to get back into a more regular routine. Although summer is a great time to kick back, there is usually [...]
Bleachers…Not Just for Sitting!
Written By Elsie Velazquez Cert. Personal Trainer Prescription Fitness Bleachers provide a challenging workout session. If you enjoy being outdoors and are looking for something new to step up your “game”, consider heading to your local high school stadium for a bleacher workout. You can improve your cardiovascular system, [...]
What do to with all those garden goodies
Written By Elsie Velazquez Cert. Personal Trainer Prescription Fitness You were blessed with a green thumb and you have spent the entire summer taking care of the vegetables in your garden, and now you have so many tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and leafy greens that you don’t know what you [...]
10 WAYS TO ELIMINATE STRESS
Written By Elsie Velazquez Cert. Personal Trainer Prescription Fitness Stress seems to be a universal experience. It does not seem to matter what gender you are, age, ethnicity, religion, etc. - we all experience it. Unfortunately, it is a normal part of life. Of course, we do not all [...]
Back‑to‑School HIIT Workouts: Get Fit Fast (20 Minutes or Less!)
Start strong this back-to-school season with fast, effective workouts tailored for time-crunched schedules. These 20-minute HIIT routines help boost endurance, burn more calories, and relieve stress—even during the busiest school days. Why HIIT Beats Traditional Cardio Unbeatable EfficiencyHIIT helps you burn more calories in less time—perfect for mornings before [...]
MOVE OF THE MONTH – MILITARY PRESS
Written By Elsie Velazquez Cert. Personal Trainer Prescription Fitness Definition/History: Before I get into specifics of the military press, let me define it and give a little history as to how it got its name. A military press is named after the way soldiers raise their rifles over their [...]