by Brandon Borghi | Feb 4, 2021 | Exercise
The earliest recorded shoes date back to 8000 BC, made of sagebrush bark. Millenia from when the first shoe was created they still protect our feet, provide support, and give us the advantage we need in our exercise. It is important to have the correct shoe when...
by Brandon Borghi | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The desire to lose weight or “tone up” brings millions of people into the gym each year. While exercise can certainly help improve your physique, the benefits of exercise go far beyond body aesthetics. In fact, many people first enter the gym because they want to lose...
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 26, 2021 | Exercise, Gym
A common fitness goal for many people is to run more often. However, a majority of gym overuse injuries result from running itself. The main reason for this is because people do not understand how to properly increase mileage in a safe manner. Here are four tips for...
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 25, 2021 | Exercise
Proper form is essential when using free weights. Without proper form you may not get all the benefits of the lift you’re doing (if you’re gonna spend the time working out, you should want to get as much out of it as you can) and it may lead to injuries....
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you suffer from low back pain? Almost everyone will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. Preventing back pain is more than just lifting and exercising with proper technique. Having a healthy spine is an all encompassing way of life. These are four...
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 18, 2021 | Gym
Machines, dumbbells, barbells, plates, bands, etc. There are tons of options for workout equipment. Machines are great to build muscle and learn proper form when starting a fitness routine. Progressing to free weights will ensure that you keep building your skills,...
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 13, 2021 | Exercise
The gym can become an intimidating place for anyone. Even as a personal trainer I find myself intimidated at times in a packed gym. However, I still navigate my way through my weekly workouts efficiently because I know the tricks of overcoming intimidation. These are...
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 11, 2021 | Exercise
It’s the New Year which means many people will be getting back in the gym for the first time in a long time (or ever). Not knowing what to do when restarting a fitness routine may be a barrier for some. It’s important to practice patience at the beginning. Doing too...
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Working in a gym I get to watch how the average person structures their workout regime. If I had a dollar for every time I saw someone start their workout with bicep curls I’d be close to buying a new car. Why is starting a workout with bicep curls bad though? It’s...
by Brandon Borghi | Jan 4, 2021 | Exercise, Gym
Flexibility training is often a neglected part of a fitness routine. You have an hour to spend at the gym and you use all 60 minutes for your lifting routine, barely including a warm up and skipping any cool-down. However, there are many benefits that come with adding...
