One of the most popular exercises for training your back is the dumbbell row.
It’s also one of the exercises most commonly performed incorrectly.
In this video, Boston personal trainer Erika Zewiey guides you through how to optimize your technique in order to keep your shoulders healthy and to maximize your strength gains.
Read MoreLooking for a new exercise to mix up your workout routine?
Try this AUMazing exercise demonstrated by Boston personal trainer Nicole Steinberg and let’s have some fun!
Read MoreIf your goal is to build stronger arms, the primary focus of your training should be on compound moves like deadlifts, farmer carries, presses, chin-ups, and rows.
But, if you have limited access to equipment to do those big movement patterns, these are 3 of our favorite exercises that you can do with just a resistance band and couple of dumbbells.
Split squats are one of the best exercises for strengthening and sculpting your legs.
They’re also often done incorrectly as they are a deceptively challenging move to master.
Here are some pro tips from our Boston personal training team for optimizing your technique in order to prevent injury and to maximize the benefits…
Read MoreWhether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or stay healthy and strong as you get older, providing your body with the protein it needs is essential. As the building block for making everything from your hair, skin, bones, muscles, and cartilage, protein is vital to repairing and creating new cells. Consuming too little protein can adversely affect how you look and feel.
In this article, you’ll learn 5 warning signs that you may not be eating enough protein (and what you can do about it).
Read MoreWhether you are just beginning an exercise regimen or you’ve been strength training for years, incorporating resistance bands into your workouts is a smart move.
Besides being lightweight, portable, and convenient to use when working out at home or while traveling, resistance bands build strength and challenge your body in unique ways.
In this blog, you’ll learn about the many benefits of resistance band training, and how they will make a great addition to your exercise routine, whether you want to lose weight, get stronger, move better, or all the above.
Plus, we’ll share four of our favorite band exercises that you can do anywhere for an AUMazing full body workout!
Read MoreYou’ve probably used a foam roller at some point to relieve muscle tension, but have you ever incorporated one into your regular workouts?
If not, you’re missing out on a versatile piece of fitness equipment that, due to it’s round, unstable design, can challenge and strengthen your body in unique ways.
My Boston personal trainer team and I recommend that all of our personal training clients invest in a foam roller so that, when they aren’t working out at our fitness center, they can not only roll out tight spots, but also exercise in the comfort of their own home.
We’ve rounded up four of our favorite foam roller strength moves for you to begin adding to your fitness routine.
Let’s get rolling . . .
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If you’d like stronger, more defined arms, you’ll love this AUMazing bodyweight move called the TRX Tricep Extension. What’s great about this exercise (which uses the TRX Suspension Trainer) is that there’s an added element of instability, providing an extra challenge for your core.
Read MoreAre you afraid that lifting weights will make your body bulky? Are you convinced that cardio is the best way to lose weight? If you’re confused by all the conflicting info on how to reach your fitness and weight loss goals, you’re not alone. We’re going to dive into three myths about strength training for women.
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