Exercise Smarter – Not Longer

Author: Marc, March 12th, 2010

Educate.  That’s what I do.  As a personal trainer the most important thing I can do for you is to teach and guide you.  The world is full of misinformation out there and the list of nonsense grows every day.  One “expert” says you have to train with high intensity to lose weight.  The next [...]

Weekly Update 10.6

Author: Marc, March 3rd, 2010

Hoooaaaa!  It’s been two weeks since my last blog entry and it must seem as though I fell right off the face of the planet.  I promise to get back into the swing of things and offer you an exercise, an eating and an evaluating technique that will benefit and move you towards your wellness [...]

Weekly Wellness 10.05

Author: Marc, February 19th, 2010

 
I have some big exciting news to share with you!  I’ve accepted a position at the brand new Life Time Fitness center which is still completing construction in Lenexa.  The facility opens the first week of March.  From now through February 26th, I am in a pretty intense certification program every day.  From Feb 27 [...]

Weekly Wellness Tips 10.4

Author: Marc, February 8th, 2010

Marc Mason Wellness – Weekly Wellness Tips (10.4)
 
 

Eating, exercising and evaluating are the three major components of your wellness plan.  This week we talk about the five things you can do to eat your healthiest, the rewards of regular exercise and ask you to do some evaluating and share your responses.  Read on and enjoy!

Eating:
5 Rules [...]

Weekly Wellness Tips 10.03

Author: Marc, February 3rd, 2010

This week we talk about exercise (how hard should you train your abs?), eating (I’ve reprinted a recent article from ACE regarding dietary fiber), and evaluating (A short comment on how to give yourself a break for being human).  Read on and enjoy!
Q. Alright I’ve heard many things about this topic. I have a friend [...]

Body Fat and Weight – There is a Big Difference!

Author: Marc, January 28th, 2010

How many times do I have to tell you that your scale is a dirty rotten liar??!!
Get off the scale and stop managing your fitness health success by your body weight. Most people measure their success or failure based on gained or lost weight. This is by far the worst way to measure your fitness [...]

Weekly Wellness Tips 10.02

Author: Marc, January 25th, 2010

Physically inactive people have just as much free time as exercisers, so you can chuck this excuse.

Cool It!

Author: Marc, January 23rd, 2010

Cooling down should be part of every workout routine.  A cool down helps your body recover from the stress of exercise and helps the circulatory system return to a resting state. Not cooling down can lead to dizziness and fainting… not a good idea with sharp metal objects typically found in gyms! A typical cool [...]

How come it hurts when I exercise?

Author: Marc, January 18th, 2010

The answer to your three questions is yes.

* Tight muscles and stiff joints contribute to post-activity pain.
* Also fatigue is a big factor.
* And I’m always happy to help.

Weekly Wellness Tips 10.01

Author: Marc, January 17th, 2010

Muscles-in-Motion Boot Camp classes start this week. Be there and get boot camp fit!