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.
Prescription Fitness is now in The MAQ Center
TABATA/HIIT Training- HOTTEST trend in high-intensity workouts! Tabata features 20 second intervals of extreme exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated eight times. Focus on both cardio and strength as you push your body to the max! This total body workout will deliver a calorie drenching workout and [...]
Why Core Strength Is Important
Blog Written by Beth Funari Sims Cert. Personal Trainer If I had a dollar for every time I told a client to “engage their core” I’d be very, very wealthy. There’s a good reason I sound like a broken record. A strong core is essential to a properly functioning [...]
Why Stretching Should Be Part of Every Workout Routine
After a long workout in the gym, it’s tempting to skip stretching. Time is valuable, and it’s easy to rationalize that the workout itself is the most important part of your fitness routine. However, research consistently shows that incorporating stretching into your routine is crucial for maximizing the benefits of [...]
ARE YOU SWIMSUIT READY?
After a long winter season, summer seems to creep up on us! Before we know it, swimsuit season is upon us and we are forced to analyze our physical condition. Yikes! If you’ve already experienced the realization that you are NOT ready to get into your swimsuit, don’t panic. I [...]
Memorial Day Fun Fitness Games | Prescription Fitness
Written By Stephen James Cert Personal Trainer Looking for some ways to make Memorial Day games more active? Try out some of these classic games with a fitness twist to add to the fun!! If you are having trouble getting kids to eat fruits or vegetables, here is a [...]
DEDI-“CAKE”-TION | Prescription Fitness
If you dedicate yourself to working out, you can enjoy the occasional piece of cake. Go ahead…Sweat now, treat later! Eating a balanced diet (“clean eating”) and exercising regularly is easier said than done. It's more convenient to grab fast food than cook vegetables, and it's tempting to put off [...]
Exercise Benefits for 15, 30 and 60 Minute Workouts
Written By Beth Funari Sims Cert. Personal Trainer A lot of people are of the mindset that you have to work out for a specific amount of time to reap any benefits. I’m here to dispel that way of thinking, and let you know that something is almost always [...]
Wave Goodbye to Arm Jiggle!! | Prescription Fitness
Before I get into the topic of how to tone the back of the arms (triceps), I want to address a very important topic. The topic is whether or not you can achieve “spot reduction” through exercise. Have you ever wondered if doing an exercise that targets a certain [...]