Debunking pervasive exercise myths and misconceptions, and providing clarity on the importance of routine exercise.
Do I need to be stretching? Why do we not stretch before our workouts? What stretches do I need to do for this part of my body? These are some of the most common questions that surface as an individual traverses a resistance exercise program. This is often due to the “tightness” that occurs post workout and that can persist for the ensuing 2-5 days as well as the false notion that resistance exercise makes us “muscle bound.”
Read More
Sarcopenia, the age related loss of muscle is one of the most detrimental diseases that plagues all human beings as we age.
Read More.jpg)
If you want better looking skin...start (or continue to) lifting weights!
Read More
Physicians are seemingly afraid of strength training
Read More
Authors of a brand-new study recently published in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise sought to challenge the myth that free weights are superior to machines for developing muscle strength and muscle size.
Read More
This may be controversial and we would love to say that exercise has a huge impact on weight loss but in reality, it does not.
Read More
Research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology challenges what strength training pundits have taught for years: In order to grow bigger muscles, you need to lift heavy weights.
Read More
Contrary to popular belief, muscle soreness has nothing to do with how “good” your workout was, nor does it infer any benefits received (or not received) from the stimulus.
Read More
One of our Core Values at Train Right Fitness is "Evidence Based" this means that we look first and foremost to the preponderance of peer reviewed research to guide our exercise prescriptions and recommendations. This also means that if the evidence changes that we must be willing to change and adapt our approach to match the best available evidence.
Read More
More often than not, as we progress in our careers one of the key components to continued success (and often higher compensation) is developing the skills to lead and develop others i.e leadership skills.
Read More
What are the differences in strength training program design between a “beginner” and an “advanced” trainee? None.
Read More
One of the most prevalent myths that pervade the field of exercise science is that an individual should strength train using a particular set/rep/modality scheme in order to produce a specific response.
Read More
Any form of resistance helps you build strength well, but exercise machines offer a few clear advantages over free weights.
Read More
Core training is still one of the hottest trend in the fitness industry today. Practitioners ranging from personal trainers to strength coaches to sports medicine physicians espouse the importance of “core” training for individuals varying from professional athletes to sedentary persons.
Read More
InBody tests are powerful tools that provide valuable insights into our body composition, including measurements of muscle mass, fat percentage, and overall weight.
Read More.jpeg)
Time is our single most valuable asset, yet it is constantly depreciating minute by minute.
Read More
This past weekend I had an amazing time running my first ever marathon in Eau Claire Wisconsin. It was a great experience and something I will certainly be doing again in the future.
Read More
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes.
Read More
We certainly all can think of an individual who stands by a cardio only exercise regimen as their normal exercise prescription.
Read More
For many years we have surely become accustomed to hearing the phrase "anabolic window" when it comes to consuming protein after exercise.
Read MoreSign up for our weekly newsletter and get the latest on all things health and wellness delivered right to your inbox!
