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 MoreIf 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.
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!
Read MoreAfraid that lifting weights will make your muscles bulk up?
Fear no more…we've got answers!
In this video, Boston personal trainer Nicole Steinberg addresses this popular topic and dispels common myths that prevent women from reaching their goals!
Training at home can be stressful, especially if you’re unsure sure how to build an effective workout with limited equipment and space.
To help you maximize your at-home workouts, Chris Carreiro -Boston personal trainer and founder of aum training center, shares some of his favorite exercises for strengthening your abs and glutes and legs with only a light dumbbell.
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’re working toward achieving your first pushup or you’re an advanced lifter looking to hone your technique, this checklist (and video tutorial) will help improve your pushup game.
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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Although chin-ups can be challenging to master, once you conquer this skill, you’ll experience a sense of accomplishment that is incredibly empowering. Being able to pull your own bodyweight over the bar is an AUMazing feeling!
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.
Read MoreIn 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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