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.
Fall Into Fitness: Reset Your Routine This Season
Fall naturally brings a change in routine. Summer travel winds down, schedules become more structured, the weather cools off, and the days start getting shorter. You do not have to wait until January to reset your fitness routine. Fall can be a great time to look at what has been [...]
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 [...]
Overcoming Childhood Obesity
Written By Beth Funari Sims Cert. Personal Trainer Prescription Fitness Childhood Obesity affects 1 in 6 school-age children, and adolescents in the United States. As of January 2017 the CDC (Center for Disease Control & Prevention) reported that the percentage of children in the US has more than tripled [...]
Step Up Exercise: Ultimate Guide to Strength, Balance, and Cardio
The step-up exercise is a powerful, full-body movement that has stood the test of time. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this low-impact yet highly effective workout can be modified to match your fitness level. This updated guide will cover: The benefits of step-ups How to perform them [...]