Yoga has a variety of benefits for anyone who steps onto their mat. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or lifter, yoga for athletes can help improve recovery, mobility, focus, and proprioception. One study of college athletes found that 10 weeks of yoga significantly boosted flexibility and balance compared with those who didn’t do yoga. Research from 2020 […]
If you’re anything like me, yogurt is a staple in your fridge—whether it’s for a quick breakfast, a snack, or even as an ingredient in recipes. But recently, I came across something I hadn’t paid much attention to before: grass-fed yogurt. It’s not the kind of thing you see in every supermarket (at least not […]
It’s “Tasty Tuesday”, where every week we bring you new, fresh, local, healthy recipes and food tips. Find out what is in season, and what will keep you fuelled during and after your work outs! I had some frozen spot prawns leftover from the last spot prawn season that I wanted to […]
Here’s 5 free and simple ways to become a better Personal Trainer. Easy & simple advice for PTs… Be curious! When you see someone doing something strange in the gym, rather than dismiss it outright, first try to figure out whether there might be a good reason why they’re doing it that way. It may be […]
Reason #1 Many of these exercises I post aren’t necessarily movements that need to be included in one’s routine on a consistent basis. Most of them represent unique challenges that also happen to expose a variety of weaknesses, compensation patterns, imbalances, energy leaks, and dysfunctional movement patterns. With that said, most of these exercises have […]
By Leo Shveyd, Co-Owner of Advanced Wellness Fitness pros (professionals for whom health and performance matter) ALWAYS warm-up for their training sessions. Here’s why… Warm-Up Fundamentals There are four elements that can be trained in any human with regard to fitness regimens: the spirit, the mind, the body and the craft (or intended skill). Each […]
1. Trainer accessibility In addition to being less expensive than a in-person gym sessions, an online personal trainer gives you more freedom to access your personalized workout plans no matter where you are training. We can create workouts for you to take anywhere, with minimal equipment and bodyweight workouts, or customized workouts that you can […]
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 professionals. Meet one of our featured graduates, Kayla Chandler, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a popular food blog, YouTube channel, and online business selling digital downloads and more. Kayla changed the trajectory of her wellness through nutrition and lifestyle and now educates others on how they […]
Key Takeaways This blog presents an evidence-based glute workout built off the findings of ACE-sponsored research that evaluated eight different exercises to determine which ones most effectively targeted the glutes. If you or your clients have questions about the most effective glute workouts—whether for functional or aesthetic reasons—look no further, as this […]
The lymphatic system is a complex network of tissues, organs, and vessels that work together to maintain fluid balance, remove waste and toxins, and support the immune system. The lymphatic system includes several organs that play essential roles in immune function. These organs include the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils, vital in the body’s immune […]
