Whether you’d like to lose weight, get stronger, and/or boost your energy levels, these nutrition principles will transform your body, your health, and your quality of life!
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If you’ve ever ridden the emotional roller coaster of obsessing over the scale, you may be surprised to learn that weighing yourself habitually is limiting because not all pounds are the same.
Instead of using on the scale to track progress, our Boston personal trainers use a unique device at our fitness center called a BIA.
Forget the frustration of counting pounds because you can now track your personal progress in a way that really counts.
Long hours sitting can wreak havoc on our bodies…from poor posture, neck and shoulder discomfort, tight hips, and chronic back pain.
Luckily there are exercises that can help to counteract these adverse effects.
Boston personal trainer Erika Zewiey shares her favorite exercise for invigorating your body and relieving stress, tension, and fatigue!
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As much as soreness and sweatiness have been popularized as sources of pride and a sign that we trained hard, here’s the truth...
They do NOT equate to an effective workout.
Measure your progress with these tips from our Boston personal training team!
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If 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.
Whether 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!
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You’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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Whether your goal is losing weight, combatting fatigue, or preparing for an important presentation, getting your morning nutrition right can make a significant impact on whether or not you reach your goals. Here’s a quick, delicious super-smoothie recipe.
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Have you ever set a goal that seems important yet you struggle to accomplish it? If this sounds like you, it is likely you are experiencing tension between conflicting commitments. In this post, Coach Chris walks you through a 3-step process for overcoming challenges and successfully achieving your goals!
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In my constant quest to discover the most effective strategies, products, and tools for losing weight, getting stronger, and combatting aging, I’ve researched the highest-quality products, and the most unique, health-conscious gifts you will find in our Aum holiday gift guide.
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Whether you’d like to experience more energy, increase your strength, burn belly fat, or boost metabolism, I’m excited to share these transformative health “secrets” with you so you too can experience the remarkable benefits that they offer.
Part one of the three-part series of health secrets focuses on India and the benefits of turmeric, curry, and curcumin.
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If you’re short on time like most of our personal training clients, the key to maximizing your workouts is choosing exercises that optimize the production of fat-burning hormones.
“The kettlebell swing is among the most effective fat-burning workouts.” says Chris Carreiro, MA, CSCS, CPT, Founder of Aum Training Center, “Kettlebell swings burn as many calories as all-out sprints and increase your metabolism for hours after your workout is finished.”
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I was fortunate to work in the supplement industry for nearly five years where I learned how to filter through all the research to provide trusted recommendations.
Here are the top 5 supplement recommendations for combating the signs of aging, boosting energy, and supporting your weight loss goals.
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If you’re like most of the people we coach at our personal training center in Boston, you’d love to lose weight, establish sustainable healthy eating habits, and create a consistent exercise routine. Yet, despite good intentions, you may have struggled to achieve these goals. The vast majority of people fail to develop healthy lifestyle habits on their own primarily because they don’t understand how successful, lasting change occurs.
Here are 5 small changes that lead to significant results.
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