What are the benefits of deadlifting? The deadlift is a great exercise that most athletes incorporate into their training program. It also has benefits that everyone can gain from. Here is how you can benefit from deadlifting: Core Strength First, let’s define what is the ‘core’. Your core is the area of your body in …
Benefits of Building Lean Mass There are many health benefits to building lean mass. Fat Loss vs Weight Loss Lets first understand the difference between these two concepts as they are most often misunderstood. Fat loss is when you experience a reduction in your overall body fat. In this scenario, we are not concerned with how …
Part Two: Meal Planning Basics In Part One of our meal planning series, we talked about your training GPA – knowing your Goals, outlining your Plan, and creating Accountability. Today, we share with you meal planning basics to be successful. Remember – Failing to plan is planning to fail. As a Physiques Gym Member, your meal plan …
Meal Planning – Part One: Start with your WHY Meal planning is one of the most important things you can do to set yourself up for success. It would be hard to find a coach, trainer, or nutritionist who would tell you that proper nutrition not important. Whether you are focused on athletic performance, losing …
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Bodybuilding to build Bigger Legs There 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 …
That’s a bit of a stretch! When’s the last time you experienced a truly good stretch? And no, we are not talking about reaching for the sky when you crawl out of bed in the morning. Whether you engage in regular physical activity or not, stretching is critical to mobility and quality of life. Flexibility …
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 …
Hydration – Drink Your Water Hydration 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 …
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 both. …
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. But what exactly does that mean? Here are a few ideas of what this all looks like: Personal …