PERSONAL TRAINING HAS PROGRESSED (3/3)

We’ve been talking about what I consider the seven characteristics of Personal Training that has progressed into the 21st century.  Weight training and interval training have become accepted by mainstream medicine and are clearly on the radar of the average baby-boomer.  However, not all training approaches are created equal. Very few have discovered how to … Read more

“MUSCLE QUALITY MATTERS MORE THAN MOVEMENT QUANTITY”™

The Exercise Coach® we are maniacal about our mission to be the perfect fit for people that standard workouts don’t work for.  Standard workouts and the associated guidelines are responsible for keeping 85% of people frustrated on the sidelines.  Even for those individuals who commit themselves to the rigors recommended by exercise enthusiasts, there is no … Read more

HOW TO COMBAT OSTEOPOROSIS THROUGH STRENGTH TRAINING

Welcome to our continuing blog series all about the impact that Muscle Quality has on many areas of your overall health. One area which is of special concern to many of us is Osteoporosis. This article, along with our last post, Muscle Quality and Osteoporosis, aim to explain how improving Muscle Quality through strength training can … Read more

Afterburn: All That or All Hype?

Weight loss ambition is one of the greatest personal drivers of exercise motivation.  Therefore, this hot-button is the target of many a fitness marketer.  This in and of itself is, in my opinion, is not at all wrong.  Inspiration is one of the fundamental tasks of a fitness brand.  We have to give people compelling … Read more

You Need To Do More Than “Use Them”

  Twenty-first century health and wellness professionals agree that muscle really matters.  Muscle has been said to be the window to the rest of your body, your primary biomarker, and the engine of your personal health.  Irwin Rosenburg, M.D. says that it’s responsible much more than people know for the vitality of their whole “physiological … Read more

CRAZY FOR COCONUTS?

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT COCONUT OIL? If you’ve read through The Exercise Coach Nutrition Playbook, you know that we are advocates of unrefined, organic coconut oil.  We add it to our green smoothies, slather it on our dry skin, and even swallow a spoonful for the yummy taste (and nutrients!).  And it seems America is … Read more

HOW TO BUY, STORE, AND COOK WITH COCONUT OIL

Welcome to our series on Coconut Oil. In this series, we are discussing the health benefits, selection, and uses of coconut oil. Make sure you’ve read our first post in this series: Crazy for Coconuts? HOW TO BUY, STORE, AND COOK WITH COCONUT OIL There are a couple things to look for when purchasing coconut oil.  … Read more

COCONUT OIL OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN

Welcome to our series on Coconut Oil. In this series, we are discussing the health benefits, selection, and uses of coconut oil. Make sure you’ve read our other posts in this series: Crazy for Coconuts? and How to Buy, Store, and Cook with Coconut Oil Coconuts are an incredibly versatile product, and they are great for uses outside … Read more

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH

Whether you’ve been coming to The Exercise Coach® for years, you’ve recently started, or are contemplating starting a program, the truth is that you are investing in your most precious commodity: your health.  It’s easy for us to find excuses, distractions or to prioritize other things in life, but YOU have decided to take control … Read more

THE TRUTH ABOUT CHOLESTEROL: WHERE DID WE GO WRONG?

We at The Exercise Coach® pride ourselves on empowering our members to make informed decisions about their health. We aim to provide direction, information, and support so you can feel comfortable and confident making these important decisions. The ensuing blog posts will describe how our nation was led down an erroneous nutritional path based on … Read more