2012 February

Cadence part 2

February 28, 2012 By Leo Leave a Comment

Hello everyone, In my last blog, I briefly talked about Cadence. Let me go into more detail about the importance of keeping a true realistic cycling cadence during an indoor cycle class. First what is the definition of cadence. Cadence …

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The Show-Off Series- Micah Shows Off!!

February 27, 2012 By Kerry Leave a Comment

Last week, I caught Personal Trainer Micah in the middle of a rockin’ workout. Check out her amazing core stability and strength as she performs a Stability Ball Pushup with Pike!

Would you like a glimpse into the personal workout …

Filed Under: Kerry, Micah, Plaza Trainers Tagged With: core stability, core strength, Micah Segreti, Personal Trainer, Pushup with Pike, Show Off, stability ball

Today’s Inspiration

February 24, 2012 By Kerry 1 Comment

"Nothing is difficult to those who have the will." -Dutch Poet's Society

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Is massage better than OTC pain relievers?

February 23, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Numerous studies show that massage relieves pain, and there’s no shortage of anecdotal evidence that a good massage can work the kinks out of your muscles and relax your mind and body. In fact, 90 percent of adults believe that

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Why Don’t You Try… Foam Rolling!

February 22, 2012 By Kerry Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve seen them in the gym, and probably seen a few of your fellow members using them- those three-foot long black or white cylinders that look like this:

Ever wonder what those are and what they’re for?

Well, …

Filed Under: Articles, Felix, Kerry, Plaza MAC, Plaza Trainers Tagged With: Felix, flexibility, Foam Rolling, muscular soreness, Personal Trainers, Self Myofascial Release, smr

Therapeutic Massage Might Be Just What You Need

February 22, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

There are many physical and emotional benefits to therapeutic massage. Although the physical benefits are easily identified, there are many emotional benefits as well. The emotional benefits might be a little more difficult to recognize. Massage can help reduce you …

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CADENCE CADENCE CADENCE

February 21, 2012 By Leo Leave a Comment

Hello everyone, I’m Leo, a certified Spinn instructor at MAC fitness.
If you ever taken a spinn class with me, you hear me talk, or I should say preach to the members about keep keeping to the cadence / tempo …

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Easing back and neck pain through Kettlebell Training

February 21, 2012 By Andrew Leave a Comment

Many people suffer from chronic back and neck pain including myself. Many people shy away from fitness activities in fear of it causing more pain. However, failure to strengthen these sensitive areas will only create more problems. Kettlebells have been …

Filed Under: 9W MAC, 9W Trainers, Andrew Sinclair, Articles, Uncategorized Tagged With: back pain, burn the fat, fitness, flexibility, healthy weight loss, Kettlebells, neck pain, personal training, power, speed, strength

Massage for Healthy Bodies, Inside and Out

February 21, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

It looks like we have some science-y readers out there. Because while some think of massage only as a way to relax and unwind, others are wondering how bodywork can benefit the integumentary (organs like skin, hair and nails), respiratory …

Filed Under: The Spa Tagged With: health, massage

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