July 25, 2017 9:33 pm Published by Cara Barnes Bodybuilding to build Bigger LegsThere is more to bodybuilding than building muscle. To create the ideal physique, you should be symmetrical, top to bottom, front to back, left to right. To build legs that are bigger and have more depth, you must focus on complete development.In this video, celebrity trainer, Craig Tinnelle and women’s physique competitor, [...]
May 4, 2017 7:10 pm Published by Cara Barnes Its no secret I am a sugar addict and as hard I try to keep my cravings in check, I tend to fall of the ‘sugar wagon’ from time to time. So, I am always looking for sugar alternatives to help me stay healthy and on track with my goals. I found this article on http://blog.myfitnesspal.com. [...]
April 29, 2017 1:14 am Published by Cara Barnes Maintainable Weight Loss – Think Before You Drink Watching what you eat is a critical part of living a healthy lifestyle, but are you also watching what you drink? What you drink other than water and how much of it is just as important and does count towards your daily calorie intake. Some of the [...]
March 6, 2017 9:14 pm Published by Cara Barnes How To Build Bigger Calves Bodybuilding is the art of building your body, top to bottom and front to back. The calves are no exception. To properly develop your calves and build bigger calves, they must be developed front to back. Tibialis anterior is the muscle that runs along the shin. A fully developed tibialis anterior completes [...]
February 7, 2017 4:45 pm Published by Cara Barnes A competitor is a state of mindNot everyone who workouts out is a bodybuilding or physique competitor, and quite frankly not everyone should be. But, you can learn a thing or two about focus and determination from a competitor.Goal – set it and go after it Most competitors have an “off season” where they may be [...]
October 27, 2016 10:15 pm Published by Cara Barnes Hydration – Drink Your WaterHydration is key! It’s an obvious fact that water is a necessary for us to drink, especially when living in the desert in the Valley of the Sun. With two-thirds of our bodies made up of water, it makes logical sense that drinking water is important. At Physiques Gym, we always [...]
September 16, 2016 10:25 pm Published by Cara Barnes Craig Tinnelle and the Physiques Gym team have changed numerous lives by helping people reach and maintain their weight loss and fitness goals. One of our most exceptional stories is from online client, Barbara Dodge of Carelton Place, Ontario. Craig, Hey. Hope all is well with you. My doctor says thank you and kudos to us [...]
September 1, 2016 8:33 pm Published by Cara Barnes What is Personal Training? If we could put a definition to what personal training is, we could certainly define it as: the process of bringing a person to an agreed standard of proficiency by practice and instruction. So what exactly does that mean? Here are a few ideas of what this all looks like: A [...]
August 18, 2016 5:25 pm Published by Cara Barnes Personal Trainer vs. Fitness Instructor vs. CoachThe words a gym often uses in describing their staff – personal trainers, fitness instructors or coaches – tend to be general and interchangeable. However, the meanings of these words are very different.A personal trainer is a term used often in the fitness industry. It usually is considered a [...]
August 8, 2016 8:41 pm Published by Cara Barnes If I asked you: What is your WHY? could you answer me? So many times people will begin an exercise program with a purpose in mind, but over time, that purpose may fade and the goals they have originally set disappear in their minds. A common problem with exercise programs is that people start out strong, [...]