When Javeria started training with Meagan, it was all about healing from injury so she could perform everyday tasks without so much pain and effort. With a herniated disc, wrist issues and two injured knees, Javeria felt debilitating pain and defeated. “I would have to do an actual warm-up before I unloaded the dishwasher – I couldn’t bend down to pick up the plates without feeling incredible nerve pain.”
It’s not always about digging for motivation. First, you need the right tools to set you up for success. Here’s how to form a health habit that lasts.
Our Front + Berkeley location just got a new piece of equipment called the Rogue Donkey. Watch these videos to learn how to do four different exercises that target the glutes, lower back, hamstrings and core.
In our Break Free from Low Back Pain workshop, certified personal trainer and recent Athletic Therapy graduate, Natalie Seguin, taught attendees a series of stretches, exercises, and key concepts aimed at alleviating and preventing lower back pain. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the techniques shared during this workshop to help you achieve a healthier and pain-free lower back.
Throughout the history of weightlifting and resistance training, the general assumption is that lifting weights is in the singular domain of men, not women. Women weren’t meant to have muscle mass — it wasn’t “feminine.”
The terms mobility and flexibility are often used interchangeably, and there needs to be more clarity about their differences. What’s important to remember is that, with any fitness or workout routine, if you can’t move your body freely, your training will suffer.
Nora came to Body + Soul Fitness looking to get stronger, lose weight, and prevent injuries. As a business owner, avid runner, and woman over 50, Nora knew she needed an experienced trainer to help her improve her overall health and fitness. After training with Saghar for eight months, Nora lost weight and can run a half marathon without pain. Keep reading to learn more about Nora’s inspiring training journey.
Joanne has trained at Body + Soul Fitness for more than fifteen years. Starting out in the gym in her 50s looking to prevent muscle loss, Joanne has now progressed beyond this simple goal.
Spring is finally here! After a long cold winter, it’s exciting to hear birds singing, feel the warmth of the sun, and see the trees starting to bud. As we open the windows and clear the clutter, spring is also a great time of year to try new things, upgrade your health and fitness routine and most of all, enjoy the outdoors.
In this article, we’ll show you how to test your client’s mobility using the 9-Point Flexibility Test. We’ll also explain how you can adjust your client’s fitness program based on their results..
