By Lisa Snow, NYC Personal Trainer What the heck is a BOSU ball? It\’s a big, round rubber ball cut in half, and filled with air. The flat side is black, while the dome side is usually blue. You can sit, stand, or kneel on it to do a wide variety of exercises. 1) Helps …
By Terra Cardwell, Personal Trainer I received a call from a client: “Terra,” she exclaimed, “I’ve been doing really well on my workouts and nutrition, but I think if you can help me tweak my diet I can lose these last 5 pesky pounds.” Sound familiar? It seems that everyone has that pesky spot that …
For most people who exercise at home in Brooklyn, they don\’t want exercise equipment taking up a large area of the apartment. Its bulky, unattractive, and definitely throws off any attempt at feng shui. The good thing is there is plenty of home equipment you can use that can be used alone or with your …
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by Brett Cohen, personal trainer You wouldn\’t walk through the wilderness without a map! So, how can you expect to reach your health and fitness goals without one?? ATTENTION: The 3 reasons the average person never reaches their health & fitness goals are: 1. Not having the knowledge of how to put a complete …
By Lisa Snow, EFT Personal Training All kettlebell moves help build strength, balance, coordination, and bone density. The kettlebell shoulder press also helps improve shoulder mobility while toning the shoulder muscles (deltoids) and back of the arm (triceps). Before trying the kettlebell shoulder press, you want to master the Wall Slide (standing with your back …
By Antonio Myrie, NYC Personal Trainer Bruce Lee made it cool. Chuck Norris made you cringe. Jean Claude Van Damme made it sexy. I\’m talking about kicking! Yes, whipping that leg at the head of a bad guy, snapping that foot, making him spin around 360 degrees and fall into a useless heap. However, unbeknownst …
By Caitlin Venedam, founder and trainer at Platinum Fitness NYC Rest days and recovery are SO important for your body to progress. That’s why your rest days are REST days, not OFF-DAYS! Off days implies a free-for-all, but a REST day reminds you that you’re still moving forward. Remember, it’s all just part of the …
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By James Ford, Personal Trainer in New York City \”Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.\” – Albert Einstein The definition of insanity is going to the gym for \”insert time frame\” and not getting results. How are results measured? *How your clothes fit *Increased energy *Aesthetics *Strength gains *Improved Posture …
Gramercy Pilates 39 East 20th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003 212-727-7896 Not too long ago, on what must have been the hottest day of the summer, I ventured down to Gramercy to meet with Ernie Fossa and Tommy Reichling, owners of Gramercy Pilates NYC. As one would expect when I arrived there was …
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By Lisa Snow, personal trainer The Single Leg Deadlift This exercise tones and strengthens the hamstrings (back of the thigh) and glutes (buttocks). It also involves the core, balance, and ankle stability. You can use dumbbells; however, kettlebells work better because their handles are higher up from the ground. You can also do the single …
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