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Chris Pabon is an elite FlexIt trainer who is AAPT certified. Chris prioritizes goal setting and goal accomplishment for his clients. In the eighth installment of FlexIt: Ask a Trainer, Chris Pabon busts myths and offers insight into these two best practices. Is a high-rep, low-weight workout better than a low-rep, high-weight workout? What are the benefits of each? Chris offers his take on the matter!
Bones losing mass is one reason why those aged 40 and above are more prone to injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, most people, men and women alike, reach peak bone mass between the ages of 25-30. Starting at age 40, we begin to lose bone faster than we can replace it. Less dense bones are more fragile which leads to more frequent fractures such as stress
Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S, FlexIt’s Head of Training Innovation and Fitness Director of Men’s Health Health is a veteran in the fitness industry. He’s logged training time with NFL and track athletes; his current training regimen includes weight training, HIIT conditioning, and yoga. When it comes to reaching those results you seek, Eb has you covered! In the seventh installment of FlexIt: Ask a Trainer, Eb Samuel answers James’ question about
What is it? Barre is a low-impact workout you can do at home or in a studio to gain strength and build endurance among other things. This specific workout involves dance moves that are usually found in ballet as well as other forms such as Yoga, Pilates, and aerobics. Barre can contribute to your overall fitness and health, help you preserve a healthy body weight, and keep your body in
FlexIt’s Julie Bobek, who specializes in core training and other modalities, shares a core strengthening exercise to start the day off right. Julie’s Take: Core exercises, while difficult, are low impact and great for overall physical health. Follow Along: Before the exercise, you should be on a mat lying down on the waistline of your shorts/pants. Once you are lying down, roll your legs out to a 45-degree angle, and
