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To list off all of Judi Brown Clarke’s accomplishments would require writing a book, but she may be best known for her silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1984 Olympics, her gold medals in the 1983 and 1987 Pan American...
By Leo Shveyd, Co-Owner at Advanced Wellness
“Personal training” traditionally refers to one-on-one training, one coach to one trainee. However, personalized training can have many of the same benefits as personal training as well as actually adding a few more!
Personalized training is...
By Leo Shveyd, Co-Owner of Advanced Wellness
In this 3-part series, we have reviewed:
Part 1: The Essentials of Good Conditioning
In Part 2, we discuss how to tie fitness goals to your conditioning strategy…
Most fitness goals fall into two main categories (1) improved musculoskeletal system...
Fit to Serve is proudly sponsored by The Transcend Foundation.
A person’s VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen that a person can take in during intense exercise. It is a very important tool for athletes that track their fitness progress. Do you know what your VO₂ max is? There is a formula...
FLEX’s Coverage of the 2024 IFBB Pro League Rising Phoenix is brought to you by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Follow @hitechpharma for more information and all their latest updates and make sure to visit www.HiTechPharma.com NOW to shop the incredible lineup from the Hi-Tech family of brands!
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Heidi Somers, famously known as Buffbunny, has become a symbol of strength, resilience, and empowerment, in the fitness community. With millions of followers across social media platforms and a thriving business empire, Somers has transformed her passion for fitness into a movement that inspires...
Social Media, Fitness, and Bad Info
Social media is both a blessing and a curse, especially when it comes to fitness influencers. Here's what to watch out for.
I have a love/hate relationship with fitness influencers and social media. I love social media because it’s an incredibly powerful tool...
You have fitness goals. Some might be near-term, like losing two pounds this month. Others might be long shots, like competing in your first marathon next year. Regardless, your goals aren’t likely to happen if you aren’t holding yourself accountable.
To be sure, accountability can be hard to...
Jeff Nippard is a lifetime natural bodybuilder and a respected coach who is driven by the data as relates to health and fitness, so it may have come as a surprise to many when his latest video hit YouTube with the title “Steroids Are Awesome.” The new episode was his first to smash one hundred...
by Charles Staley
The Truth About CrossFit Workouts, If You Can Handle It
Many CrossFit women can lift a ton of weight while sporting six-pack abs without dieting. Sound like you? Probably not. Here's why.
Crossfit Women Saved Female Fitness
Has anything advanced female fitness more than...
In the midst of America’s wellness revolution, with boutique gyms popping up on every corner and smart wearables tracking our every move, there’s a fitness foundation being neglected: foot health. As we lift more weight and clock more miles onto our bodies, it’s time to zoom in on the underrated...
Here are the results for the Jim Manion’s 2024 IFBB Pro League Pittsburgh Pro and NPC Pittsburgh Championships!
FLEX’s Coverage of the 2024 IFBB Pro League Pittsburgh Pro is brought to you by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Follow @hitechpharma for more information and all their latest updates and...
We live in an age where everyone looks for instant gratification, with most people
nowadays looking for more efficient fitness solutions. Among these innovations is
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training a game-changing approach that has
sparked interest for its promise of achieving...
British fitness model and social media influencer turned endurance athlete; Kori Sampson became a celebrity after hitting it big as one of the most popular contestants on the dating show; Too Hot To Handle in 2020. But while he became an in-demand star, and subsequently appeared on Celebrity Ex...
He’s known from Brazil to the United States as Treinador Kaká, a charismatic and passionate trainer who’s transforming bodies, inside and out. He and his partner Carolina Marvila are Florida-based coaches that help their clients achieve their own form of personal fitness success. Marvila shared...
Attaining peak physical condition is a testament to your dedication to personal excellence and self-improvement. But there’s another aspect of your appearance that plays a crucial role in confidence—your hair. Especially for those experiencing hair thinning, finding the right hairstyle can be...
As a fitness expert, dealing with a wide variety of clients come a million types of fitness goals. Hypertrophy training, known for its effectiveness in increasing muscle mass, has gained significant attention not only among athletes but also within the general fitness community.
However, throw...
What you eat is as important as how much.
Even if you’re eating well and working out, you may still not be seeing improvements. A diet high in refined carbohydrates and deficient in vitamins and minerals may lead to inflammation and be the culprit for your weight loss struggle. Dr. Bruce Ames...
“Life starts after 40” is a common phrase. In-depth, this may mean anything from your career finally being profitable, investments making a sizable bottom line, and more. However, once you hit 40, your body changes drastically and slows down inevitably due to aging and decreased metabolism...