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TRUE At-Home Workouts

Posted on March 26, 2020September 5, 2024 by NWV

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We want to you in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our new at-home trainer tip series was created to support you in your home fitness.

Our new at-home trainer tips series will offer exercises that require no equipment that you can try at home. If you’re looking to mix it up, you can also add in some treadmill or elliptical exercises if available!

We want to hear from you! Let us know what trainer tips you want to see next on our Facebook or Instagram!

Check out our At-Home Workout Series here.

Determining Carb, Fat, & Protein Intake for Fat Loss

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Angie Tinsley

Determining carb, fat and protein intake to achieve fat loss can be overwhelming at first. However, once you’re in the habit of macro tracking and you understand how to position meals around workouts, it gets easier to see results for gaining mass or getting lean. Logging food provides structure to nutrition plans—especially when changes need to be made to meet your goals. Continue reading “Determining Carb, Fat, & Protein Intake for Fat Loss”

Everything You Need to Know about TRUE’s Monument Workouts

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Angie Tinsley

Located all around the globe are landmarks, both man-made and natural, that are enough to take your breath away. As much as we all desire, we cannot travel to each world monument to exercise. With that in mind, the new Monument Workouts from TRUE encourage fitness enthusiasts to visit these landmarks without ever leaving the gym. Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know about TRUE’s Monument Workouts”

Hone Your Bedtime Routine for Better Health & Body

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Angie Tinsley

Not getting enough sleep? It could be that your nightly routine before you hit the sack is to blame. By changing your bedtime routine, you’ll not only get better sleep, but improve your health in various areas like metabolism and memory. Continue reading “Hone Your Bedtime Routine for Better Health & Body”

What is the Best All-Machine Workout?

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Angie Tinsley

Using home fitness equipment to get in your full body workout is a great way to target specific muscle groups like hamstrings or triceps. As an expert at working out, here’s a guide to an all-machine workout that will give your whole body the workout it needs: Continue reading “What is the Best All-Machine Workout?”

The Best Workout Routine for Men Over 40

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Angie Tinsley

Have you turned 40? Are you having a hard time completing the workouts you have been used to for so many years? That’s normal! As we age, our bodies often require different needs and ways to stay fit. Take a look at these top workouts for men over 40 that will help you keep on track with your fitness goals without being overworked or discouraged: Continue reading “The Best Workout Routine for Men Over 40”

The Dangers of the “No Pain, No Gain” Mentality

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Angie Tinsley

You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase “no pain, no gain” when exercising or playing sports. If you live by the phrase, you’ve probably pushed yourself to go past your limits or kept going even if you’ve injured yourself.

Overuse Injuries Are All Too Common

In a recent study, it was found that in college athletes, about 30 percent of all injuries were from overuse. Continue reading “The Dangers of the “No Pain, No Gain” Mentality”

Top 5 Worst Mistakes Athletes Can Make When Exercising

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Angie Tinsley

Even if you’ve exercised regularly for years, it’s easier than you think to make mistakes during your workouts. Many fitness experts know the best exercises and know how to complete them well, but they also may get over-confident and begin to cut corners. Here are the top five mistakes fitness experts and athletes tend to make and why you should avoid them:

Skipping Warm-Ups

Even if you feel like you’re in good enough shape to jump right into a workout, it’s not the best thing for your body. Continue reading “Top 5 Worst Mistakes Athletes Can Make When Exercising”

Last Minute Training Tips for Marathon Runners

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Angie Tinsley

It’s March, which means marathon season is here–are you ready? Even if you’ve trained all winter for your race, there are still some last minute pointers to consider before the big day arrives. Here are some great tips to help you through your last two months of marathon training:

1. Mimic the Course

Mimicking the course is, by far, the most beneficial training to do (if possible) because it helps train your body to perform well on the specific type of terrain. Get to know what type of terrain you will be working with during the actual marathon and do your best to mimic what it will actually be like while you train. If you will be running in New York City, run up and down a lot of hills. If you are running a marathon in Chicago, practice long runs on flat ground. Continue reading “Last Minute Training Tips for Marathon Runners”