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.
MEN OVER 40 – FIT AND FABULOUS! | Prescription Fitness
Ok men, let’s start with some basic facts. According to the National Institute of Health, as men enter their 30s, they start to lose muscle mass. Since the amount of muscle we our body consists of correlates to the amount of calories our body burns in a day, you [...]
PARTNERS TRAINING = COUPLES THERAPY! | Prescription Fitness
Valentine’s day is right around the corner and the “what do I get my sweetie” question is weighing heavily on your mind. What do you get that special person in your life that has just about everything that they could possibly use and/or need?! Are boxes of chocolate, bottles of [...]
Breaking Through Your Weight Loss Plateau! | Prescription Fitness
So, you made the decision, after much deliberation, to start a weight loss and/or muscle training program. You are few months in and your results are definitely noticeable. You are excited and your confidence is better than it has been in a while. Suddenly, your progress stalls – almost like [...]
Middle-Age Bulge – Why Does it Happen and How to Prevent it
Let’s face it, as much as we’d like to believe that we are as energetic, athletic, flexible, and lean as we were in our 20’s and 30’s, the truth is that we are not. We look in the mirror and wonder why the jeans that fit us perfectly a year [...]
How to Pick Something Up off the Ground | Prescription Fitness
One of the biggest causes of a back injury is picking an object up off of the ground or floor. I can't tell you how many times I have seen someone in the gym or at home bend over improperly and put his or her back at risk of injury. [...]
Why is post-workout nutrition important? | Prescription Fitness
As fitness coaches, we receive numerous questions on a daily basis ranging from exercise to nutrition. There is a lot of information about nutrition on the web. Some of it is accurate, some of it......not so much. It's easy to get caught up in all of the wash. We are [...]
Top Benefits of Bike Fitness for All Ages
In the last few years, biking has surged from a casual pastime to a serious fitness and transportation option. What started as a pandemic-fueled trend has evolved into a full-blown lifestyle change for millions. More people are choosing bikes over cars—for exercise, commuting, or just plain fun. National and Local [...]
How to manage your weight using a simple food journal
Watch fitness expert Joe Butler show you how to use a simple food journal to track your food to manage your weight. Here's a list of the helpful websites that can help you find the nutritional information about your foods: Calorie Counter The Calorie Counter Food Counts Sparks People Running [...]