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.
Benefits of a Boot Camp Workout | Prescription Fitness
Written By: Elsie Velazquez Cert. Personal Trainer Boot camp workouts are a very efficient way to burn calories and lose weight. These workouts work the entire body and challenge you to push your body (and mind) to the limit! Boot camp workouts are a very efficient way to burn [...]
What Are Your Protein Requirements? | Prescription Fitness
Written By Beth Funari Sims If you’ve ever started a diet or spent enough time in the weight room you’ve probably heard people discussing protein, and its almighty importance. Perhaps you’ve had a conversation or two on the topic with your trainer. (I’m known to call after clients post-workout, [...]
Best Multi Joint Exercises That Can Give You Great Results!
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for lengthy gym sessions can be challenging. However, by focusing on compound exercises—movements that engage multiple joints and muscle groups—you can achieve significant fitness gains in less time. These exercises not only enhance strength and muscle tone but also improve functional fitness, making daily [...]
How High Can You Jump? | Prescription Fitness
Written By Elsie Velazquez If you can remember the fun you had as a kid, hopping, skipping, and jumping around then perhaps you should consider adding plyometric moves to your workout routine. Plyometrics (also known as “plyos”) was once known as "jump training." Plyometrics are mainly used to help [...]
Non-Couch-Potato Zone! | Prescription Fitness
It’s no joke: a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to heart disease, anxiety, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. A person who is seated for over five hours a day is put considerably more at risk of experiencing one or more of these health issues than one who exercises [...]
GAME DAY TIPS: DON’T BECOME A FOOTBALL COUCH POTATO
Written By Beth Funari Sims Cert. Personal Trainer Football season is here! This means two full days of games to enjoy each weekend if you’re a devoted fan. Research indicates that 31% of American males spend up to 6-10 hours a week watching football. (Women’s habits are harder to [...]
V is for VICTORY! The V-Taper Program | Prescription Fitness
Written By Stephen James Cert. PT / One of the favorite body shapes desired by guys is the “V” look or an upside down triangle. So how do you get it? The key features of this look are a big wide back and a small, tight waist. A great [...]
Get a Jump into Fall! Earn Free Personal Training!!
Get a head start on your fall fitness! Back to School special for the month of September Refer 3 friends for a HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Give us their contact information Let them know we will be calling When they complete their assessment you earn a personal training session!! Up [...]