In less than five months, Bobby completely transformed his body, losing over 40 pounds and 10 inches off his waist… all while COVID-19 took hold of the world.
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Whether you’d like to lose weight, get stronger, and/or boost your energy levels, these nutrition principles will transform your body, your health, and your quality of life!
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One of the most popular exercises for training your back is the dumbbell row.
It’s also one of the exercises most commonly performed incorrectly.
In this video, Boston personal trainer Erika Zewiey guides you through how to optimize your technique in order to keep your shoulders healthy and to maximize your strength gains.
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Looking for a new exercise to mix up your workout routine?
Try this AUMazing exercise demonstrated by Boston personal trainer Nicole Steinberg and let’s have some fun!
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If you’ve ever felt that you’re too old to transform your body, Cate Haws is proof that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.
She came to our personal training center a few months before turning 60, feeling lethargic and with debilitating pain in her joints.
Four months later, Cate had lost 40 pounds and she was pain-free for the first time in years..
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If you’ve ever ridden the emotional roller coaster of obsessing over the scale, you may be surprised to learn that weighing yourself habitually is limiting because not all pounds are the same.
Instead of using on the scale to track progress, our Boston personal trainers use a unique device at our fitness center called a BIA.
Forget the frustration of counting pounds because you can now track your personal progress in a way that really counts.
Long hours sitting can wreak havoc on our bodies…from poor posture, neck and shoulder discomfort, tight hips, and chronic back pain.
Luckily there are exercises that can help to counteract these adverse effects.
Boston personal trainer Erika Zewiey shares her favorite exercise for invigorating your body and relieving stress, tension, and fatigue!
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As much as soreness and sweatiness have been popularized as sources of pride and a sign that we trained hard, here’s the truth...
They do NOT equate to an effective workout.
Measure your progress with these tips from our Boston personal training team!
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Afraid that lifting weights will make your muscles bulk up?
Fear no more…we've got answers!
In this video, Boston personal trainer Nicole Steinberg addresses this popular topic and dispels common myths that prevent women from reaching their goals!
Training at home can be stressful, especially if you’re unsure sure how to build an effective workout with limited equipment and space.
To help you maximize your at-home workouts, Chris Carreiro -Boston personal trainer and founder of aum training center, shares some of his favorite exercises for strengthening your abs and glutes and legs with only a light dumbbell.
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Research continues to mount suggesting that high intensity interval training can blast fat, strengthen your heart, and provide many anti-aging benefits.
But is there a downside to this form of training and should everyone be doing it?
Here are our top personal trainer-backed tips!
If you’re looking to switch up your usual leg workouts and build a stronger butt, you'll need to target all your glute muscles by working them from different angles.
This creative exercise called the Valslide Circular Lunge, courtesy of Boston personal trainer Nicole Steinberg, will challenge your glutes like never before.
If you’re spending long hours slouched over a computer and you’re hips and lower back often feel achy, stiff, and tight...give THIS mobility exercise a try.
Boston personal trainer Erika Zewiey demonstrates her go-to move for reversing the effects of sitting to help you move better, prevent injury, and unlock new strength gains in the gym!
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Here's a question on a lot of our minds... how much alcohol is okay to drink while still being healthy?
Even if you are a moderate drinker, the calories you consume from alcohol can adversely impact your attempts at weight loss.
Studies have shown that we tend to eat more when we consume even moderate amounts of alcohol.
Boston personal trainer and lifestyle coach Chris Carreiro, MA, CSCS shares with you a couple of unique tips to get fit and stay healthy while still enjoying a social life!
Whether you are just beginning an exercise regimen or you’ve been strength training for years, incorporating resistance bands into your workouts is a smart move.
Besides being lightweight, portable, and convenient to use when working out at home or while traveling, resistance bands build strength and challenge your body in unique ways.
In this blog, you’ll learn about the many benefits of resistance band training, and how they will make a great addition to your exercise routine, whether you want to lose weight, get stronger, move better, or all the above.
Plus, we’ll share four of our favorite band exercises that you can do anywhere for an AUMazing full body workout!
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You’ve probably used a foam roller at some point to relieve muscle tension, but have you ever incorporated one into your regular workouts?
If not, you’re missing out on a versatile piece of fitness equipment that, due to it’s round, unstable design, can challenge and strengthen your body in unique ways.
My Boston personal trainer team and I recommend that all of our personal training clients invest in a foam roller so that, when they aren’t working out at our fitness center, they can not only roll out tight spots, but also exercise in the comfort of their own home.
We’ve rounded up four of our favorite foam roller strength moves for you to begin adding to your fitness routine.
Let’s get rolling . . .
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If you’d like stronger, more defined arms, you’ll love this AUMazing bodyweight move called the TRX Tricep Extension. What’s great about this exercise (which uses the TRX Suspension Trainer) is that there’s an added element of instability, providing an extra challenge for your core.
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Are you afraid that lifting weights will make your body bulky? Are you convinced that cardio is the best way to lose weight? If you’re confused by all the conflicting info on how to reach your fitness and weight loss goals, you’re not alone. We’re going to dive into three myths about strength training for women.
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Whether your goal is losing weight, combatting fatigue, or preparing for an important presentation, getting your morning nutrition right can make a significant impact on whether or not you reach your goals. Here’s a quick, delicious super-smoothie recipe.
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Have you ever set a goal that seems important yet you struggle to accomplish it? If this sounds like you, it is likely you are experiencing tension between conflicting commitments. In this post, Coach Chris walks you through a 3-step process for overcoming challenges and successfully achieving your goals!
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