If you have been doing standard standing dumbbell lateral raises for months but still feel like your shoulders are not getting that broad, rounded look, it may be time to change the way you train your side delts.
As a personal trainer,…
If you regularly lift weights, you probably know that warming up is a good idea -- but that does not mean you need to spend 20 minutes on a treadmill before touching a dumbbell.
As a personal trainer, I prefer a warm-up…
If you are new to the gym, you may already be wondering whether you should train for strength or start chasing muscle growth.
The terminology alone can make fitness feel more complicated than it needs to be.
As a personal trainer, my…
If you want to build muscle, you may assume every workout needs to involve lifting the heaviest weight possible.
As a personal trainer, I hear this all the time: “If the weight is light, can it really build muscle?”
The answer is…
Building muscle in your 40s is absolutely possible -- but many people make training mistakes that become harder to ignore as they get older.
As a personal trainer, I often see people in their 40s approach training the same way they did…
If you think core training means lying on the floor and doing endless crunches, you may be missing one of the simplest ways to challenge your midsection.
As a personal trainer, I often use the suitcase carry exercise because it trains your…
If you have searched for exercises to lose belly fat, there is a good chance you have come across the dead bug.
It is often promoted as a core exercise that can flatten your stomach. But as a personal trainer, I want…
If you are new to the gym, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is: Should I lose weight first, or should I focus on building muscle?
The answer depends on where you are starting and what you want to…
Creatine is one of the most talked-about supplements in fitness. But if you are wondering whether you actually need it, the answer is not simply “yes” or “no.”
As a personal trainer, I often see people buying supplements before they have built…
When most people train their abs, they immediately think about crunches, sit-ups, or exercises designed to create a burning sensation in the stomach.
But as a personal trainer, I often encourage people to look beyond simply bending and twisting their torso.
One…