There are a number of fitness-related tools and accessories available today. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to separate what’s useful from what’s just a gimmick. The good news is you can get a good workout using nothing but your own body. No expensive equipment, you don't even need to be at the gym. With that said, there... Read more →

When you think of sports injuries, you may think of football or other extreme sports. The reality is that sports injuries can happen during any type of workout. An injury can happen suddenly. You know right away that you hurt yourself, because the pain is sudden and severe. Other times you may not realize right away that you’ve hurt... Read more →

Both men and women alike frequently complain about their rolls or excess fat around their belly. Perhaps you do a ton of sit ups everyday and still find you have a "pooch." Maybe you have dieted and found that it makes no difference when it comes to your belly. The abdominal area is stubborn when it comes to getting firm and slimmed... Read more →

When you imagine a fit, healthy body, several things come to mind. One of them may or may not be well-toned calves. Often, what comes to mind is washboard abs, or firm glutes. Calves may not get as much press, but they are a factor, and often something we notice right off when someone is wearing shorts or a skirt. Well-toned calves are... Read more →

The medicine ball is not a new invention, in fact they have been in use in one form or another for over a thousand years. The earliest medicine balls were animal skins filled with sand. An Amarillo personal trainer can assist you in developing a workout to get you in your best shape, including workouts you can do at home, like these.... Read more →

Most people want to be fit and healthy. You may feel that if you don't have time to go to the gym, you’re out of luck and can't exercise and get in shape. It can be tough to find time for the gym when you work a full day and then have to come home to dinner, errands and other activities. When you work with an Amarillo personal trainer... Read more →

Swimsuit season isn’t over yet, and who doesn’t dream of having a six-pack? If you are looking to get some definition in your ab area or flatten your stomach, try this 25 Day Ab Workout. This simple workout plan, which includes daily exercises of planks, push-ups and sit-ups, is easy to do at the gym, at home or on the go. Plus, it... Read more →

Most people have at least one area of their body they would like to improve. Some common ones include arms, the tummy and the butt. This last one is pretty common. Who wouldn't love to have a shapely, well-defined rear end? The good news is that anyone can improve their rear view with some targeted exercises. What Exercises Can... Read more →

Everybody wants to be healthy. Well, everybody says they want to be healthy. But how do you measure health? There are many tests and diagnoses that doctors and health professionals can run to determine your level of health. Some of these tests are fairly simple and straightforward, and some are complicated and time consuming. Those... Read more →

You may think that a good round of cardio-based exercises are the key to burning fat, but this is not always the case. True, exercises that keep you moving and make you sweat are effective, but you need to be working your muscles to truly get your body into fat-burning mode. Exercises that work more than one muscle group at a time are... Read more →