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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Let’s start with the definition of a personal trainer to help you understand the benefits of having a personal trainer. WHAT IS A PERSONAL TRAINER? Personal trainer is an individual that has the skill set, experience and knowledge to design a safe,effective and innovative fitness program. Ideally this individual should epitomize and be an example of [...]
Competitive Bodybuilder Many people are intimated by the term, bodybuilder, as they immediately think of a very muscular man that poses and flexes on stage. This is a competitive bodybuilder. A competitive bodybuilder can be a man or woman. They work very hard to build an aesthetically pleasing body that is also symmetrical from top [...]
Proper Gym Attire Let’s focus for a moment not on the latest fashions but rather on clothes that don’t sabotage your workout. Wearing the wrong clothes can limit your ability to function and move, or even make you susceptible to injury. Proper gym attire will enhance and maybe even improve the effectiveness of your workout! [...]
Anaerobic and aerobic. Most of us have heard these terms, but not everyone understands the difference. One thing is for certain, while you may not understand the difference in their meaning, you can usually distinguish the difference between the 2 types of workouts.To put it simply, anaerobic exercise is physical exertion in short bursts to [...]
