by Brandon Borghi | Dec 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people turn to muscle building to improve their physique. Muscle gain, when combined with fat loss, can help you achieve a ‘toned’ look. Putting on more lean mass (muscle) may also improve your strength, mobility, and ability to perform activities of daily...
by Brandon Borghi | Dec 23, 2020 | Exercise
Many people are plagued with knee pain and pain at just about every joint in their body. There are many medical reasons for this, but if you are feeling pain at the knees after starting a workout regime, poor technique in your lifts could be the culprit. Working in...
by Brandon Borghi | Dec 16, 2020 | Exercise
There are many misconceptions on what causes muscle soreness. A common belief is that residual lactic acid is sitting in the muscle from yesterday’s workout and you should foam roll to get rid of it. This is completely false and I’ll explain why. Keep...
by Brandon Borghi | Dec 14, 2020 | Exercise
Goal setting is important to help you focus and build momentum. When it comes to your fitness, goal setting will keep you on track, motivated, and feeling accomplished. However, improper goal setting can be harmful to your motivation. Setting goals that are impossible...
by Brandon Borghi | Dec 9, 2020 | Exercise, Gym
Many people envision the stereotypical personal trainer as someone kneeling by a client with a stopwatch, yelling at them to do more push ups. Television has provided us with ‘The Biggest Loser,’ where personal trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper yell and...
by Brandon Borghi | Dec 7, 2020 | Exercise, Gym
It’s happened to all of us at one point or another. You’ve planned a workout but when the time comes, you just can’t bring yourself to drive to the gym or turn on a video for your home workout. Often, skipping workouts can lead to feelings of guilt. In some cases...
by Brandon Borghi | Dec 3, 2020 | Exercise
R.I.C.E Rest, ice, compression, elevation. This is a common acronym you may have heard for recovery. It has been a staple in recovery and rehab for well over thirty years. However, now clinicians are rethinking the use of the ‘ice’ in r.i.c.e and if it...
by Brandon Borghi | Nov 30, 2020 | Exercise, Gym
Choosing workout frequency and split involves a number of factors, including your main goals, time availability and ability to recover. While everyone is different, I’m going to discuss two, three and four day workout splits that I recommend as a baseline to improve...
by Brandon Borghi | Nov 25, 2020 | Exercise
If you are someone who is pre-diabetic or a type II diabetic, moderate intensity exercise could be a game-changer to your daily life. When the pancreatic beta cells become desensitized to the uptake of insulin, your body is not able to absorb glucose (an energy...
by Brandon Borghi | Nov 23, 2020 | Exercise
The link between physical exercise and the body’s ability to defend against illness is compelling. There’s plenty of data to suggest that physical activity, both acute and chronic, strengthens the immune system and protects against illnesses. This connection is...
