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.
How Resistance Training Helps Prevent Injuries in Young Athletes
Watch these videos where trainer Aaron Clark explains why resistance training helps prevent sports injuries in young athletes.
The Middle Age Creep…How Did I Get Here? | Prescription Fitness
The Middle age creep, How did I get here? Wasn't it just yesterday that your body was tone and tight? You had a fresh diploma on your wall and the whole world was in front of you. Fast forward a decade or two and for many it is hard to [...]
The Proper Warm-Up Technique | Prescription Fitness
A correct warm-up is the most important part of a work-out. The problem is it can also be a huge waste of time if not done correctly, which makes it an easy part of the routine to cut out if you’re not seeing results. Plus, why would you take 10 [...]
Exercises for a Stay-at-Home Mom | Prescription Fitness
Raising a family is one of the best jobs in the world. It is also one of the toughests I have five young children and while the youngest just went off to first grade I still have trouble finding the time for working out. For stay at home moms, taking the time you [...]
Injury Prevention for Soccer Players Aged 6-18 Years
Soccer has become a year round sport. With club and international play becoming a part of each player’s development in addition to school soccer, injury prevention should be at the forefront of these competitive seasons and developed in their training programs. In the research article found in The Strength and Conditioning [...]
Heart Healthy Diet: Steps to prevent heart disease
A Heart Healthy diet: Steps to prevent heart disease Changing your eating habits can be tough. Try beginning with these strategies to kick-start your way toward a heart-healthy diet. Although you might know eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it’s often tough to change your eating habits. Once you [...]
Motivation…What Makes You Go! | Prescription Fitness
Motivation is a word we hear all the time and yet so many people struggle to “get motivated,” especially when it comes to working out. What do you think of when you hear motivation? Are you looking for a magic word or quote? Are you waiting for someone to push [...]
The Debate Over Crunches and Spinal Injury | Prescription Fitness
There is a common misunderstanding that if you want to reduce abdominal fat and create a smooth stomach crunches are the answer. As with anything the problem lies in many other facets of your fitness. The featured research article in The Strength and Conditioning Journal vol. 33, no. 4 Aug. 2011 “To [...]