May 4th, 2017Its 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...

April 29th, 2017Maintainable 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...

March 6th, 2017How 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...

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...