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Exercise
Matthew Quigley

Kettlebells: The Ultimate Fitness Tool

The kettlebell is among the globe’s oldest and most efficient instruments for building muscle.
It was popularized in Russia in the 1800s, yet some evidence suggests that the kettlebell was even made use of in ancient Greece for their Olympics.
Nowadays, kettlebells are the standard of CrossFit training.

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Clean Eating
Matthew Quigley

5 Mistakes to Avoid If You Are Trying to Lose Weight While Exercising

You’re finally in a routine and have been exercising more than ever before, but you’re noticing one thing: you’re not losing any weight. If you’re exercising to lose weight, but noticing the number on the scale isn’t moving, you’re more than likely making one or more of the 5 mistakes to avoid listed below.

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Exercise
Matthew Quigley

Different Ways In Which Our Body Uses Energy

Those of us that are involved in sporting activities– professional athletes, trainers and those that work with athletes– recognize the importance of fueling the body to take full advantage of energy as well as performance. It likewise aids to recognize how the body transforms energy to make sure that healthy and balanced methods can be used to enhance athletic efficiency.

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Is Personal Training Right For Me?

How to tell if it's time to take the next step and work with an exercise physiologist

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Have i plateaued in my workout routine?

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Do i often make excuses not to go to the gym?

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Have i hurt myself in the past from pushing too hard or using incorrect form?

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Do I have a specific goal I would like to reach as far as strength or weightloss?

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Are you trying to lose weight and are unsure the "best" way to do so?

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