February 7th, 2017A 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...

October 27th, 2016Hydration – 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...

September 16th, 2016Craig 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,...

September 1st, 2016What 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...

August 18th, 2016Personal 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...

August 8th, 2016If 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...

April 7th, 2016Let'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...

March 30th, 2016Competitive 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...

March 8th, 2016Proper 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...

February 4th, 2016Anaerobic 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...

June 24th, 2015Ask yourself, “What is the value of your health?” As you look to the future, how do you see yourself? Is the future you strong and healthy? Does the future you look fabulous in that little black dress? Does the future you take trips with the...

June 17th, 2015When you think about a runner, what comes to mind? An athlete who runs, right? That their training regimen is quite simple and straightforward – they run and only run! WRONG! To build a runner’s body to optimum condition, they need to add more...