People strength train for a variety of reasons. Some lift weights to gain muscle and lose body fat. Others pump iron to improve their mood. Of course there are those who use weighted exercises to rehab an injury. The older population finds functional and quality of life benefits from hitting the gym on a regular basis. The lists of […]
Without question, there are as many varieties of sleeping habits in the world as there are people. Some like to sleep with blackout curtains or a mask to ensure complete darkness. Some like to sleep with a night light either to shine a stumble-free path to the bathroom or to keep the boogie man away. […]
Do you or someone you know snore? Do you or someone you know need to lose weight? Did you know that snoring has negative effects on weight loss? Did you know that addressing one issue, can help the other? Body Designs 2017: Stop Snoring…Lose Weight will shed light on the topic. Most people know that […]
Good Morning and welcome again to the Body Designs website. Body Designs 214: Irritable Bowel Syndrome…Symptoms, Strategies and Solutions, may not be the most palatable topic to start the day. However, it is an important one; as many of my clients who suffer from it have mentioned it to me. Furthermore, I believe that many […]
For years, the media have been touting the health benefits of Olive Oil. The truth is, surprise, surprise, they haven’t been telling you the entire story! Today, in Body Designs 213: Olive Oil’s Negative Health Effects, I will uncork some myths, pour out some evidence and coat your preconceived notions with some pure facts that […]
Over the past month or so, many of my clients have asked me how it feels to be 50 years old. I find it kinda funny to hear that question from so many who past that milestone long before I did. The Jersey Boy in me wanted to say, “Why do you ask? Has it been […]
As you know Body Designs West is LA’s Personal Training Studio that offers fitness programs tailored to your goals and abilities. Tracy and I are so committed to help you achieve success, we offer this blog in order to educate, encourage and entertain you on your fitness journey. Today’s installment…Health and Fitness Benefits of Flowers […]
Good Morning and a Belated Welcome to 2018 You Nuts! If you are wondering why I have waited until the last weekend of January to write a fitness article when most other fitness “journalists” would opt to seize the opportunity to motivate current, past and potential new clients on the first day of 2018 in […]
People strength train for a variety of reasons. Some lift weights to gain muscle and lose body fat. Others pump iron to improve their mood. Of course there are those who use weighted exercises to rehab an injury. The older population finds functional and quality of life benefits from hitting the gym on a regular […]
Good morning all who are weary and heavy-laden: I thought that as we race towards the end of 2017, I would pause and reflect on a year that has produced a lot of emotions and the consequences of how they may have, for better or for worse, affected one’s health. Now, now, I know some […]
