Tag Archives: Cardio

Daily Exercise Tip – April 11, 2013

  April 11, 2013 - 7:54 am | ,
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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
2013-04-11

Bike Riding Training

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Bike Riding Training
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Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute the advice of your physician or other health care professional. Consult your physician or other health care professional before following … Continue Reading →

Eat your way to six-pack abs!

  April 8, 2013 - 6:21 pm | ,
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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
2013-04-08
 
I am asked how many crunches a week should be done to have great abs and my response is always the same…
“Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym”
 
It is actually very simple to understand after hearing this catchy little saying.  Every bodybuilder will tell … Continue Reading →

Improve your cardio exercises!

  March 28, 2013 - 3:30 pm | ,
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by Mark Bloomfield, CPT
Originally Published 7/16/2012
 
It is all about the breathing!  That is right; it is the way you breathe that will determine how well you cardio exercises.  I know for me it was a struggle in the beginning to maintain any normal breathing pattern.  After hearing many opinions and … Continue Reading →

Burn more calories using Constant Power on the ARC Trainer!

  March 14, 2013 - 4:00 pm |
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ARC Trainer
By Mark Bloomfield, CPT

Have you been going to the gym and doing cardio but not seeing results?  Well there are three components to weight loss and they are cardio, weight training, and nutrition.  The latter being the most important.  I will not bore you with nutrition or weight … Continue Reading →

Benefits of Circuit Training

  October 2, 2012 - 5:51 pm |
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By John Dulac, CPT
 
Circuit Training

Circuit training is a combination of training that involves a cardiovascular workout and resistance training.  Most circuit training programs contain multiple exercises.  Multiple muscle groups benefit from this style of training.  Each exercise is usually already set up prior to the start of the session and … Continue Reading →

Safety Tips and Questions about Working Out

  September 21, 2012 - 2:28 pm |
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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT 
 
Safety Tips:
Before you start an exercise program…

Consult a doctor, especially if you are overweight, are elderly or have not exercised in a while.

While into your program…

If you feel pain anywhere in your body, stop exercising and take a break. If the pain persists, drop that exercise from … Continue Reading →

Finding the right Personal Trainer

  August 25, 2012 - 10:26 am |
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Fitness Blog & Personal Training
Keep It Simple Fitness, LLC – Seekonk, MA
 <Rehoboth MA, Barrington RI, East Providence RI>

 
 
 
Finding the right Personal Trainer
By Mark Bloomfield, CPT

If you have found this website in the hopes of finding a personal trainer, then this post should help you make an informed  decision on who … Continue Reading →

Cybex Arc Trainer or Elliptical?

  August 13, 2012 - 1:51 pm |
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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
If anybody watches the Biggest Loser you probably have seen a new piece of cardio equipment called the Arc Trainer.  This is the greatest piece of cardio equipment for many reasons.  Before we get into the benefits of the Arc Trainer, let’s look at why cardiovascular exercise … Continue Reading →

Lower your Resting Heart Rate

  August 9, 2012 - 10:15 am |
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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
Resting Heart Rate
There is not enough talk about heart rate in most gym settings.  The heart rate will tell us how hard we are working while training.  Most importantly,  it will tell you what fuel source (energy) your body uses while exercising.
You want the heart rate to increase … Continue Reading →

Complex Carbohydrates, Excellent Sources

  August 5, 2012 - 4:18 pm |
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By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
Have you heard talk about complex carbohydrates and not sure what they are?  Let me enlighten you on some facts and sources.  Complex carbohydrates are found in wholegrain form and are in brown rice, oats, wholegrain, multigrain, and muesli. Complex carbohydrates breakdown into glucose slower than simple carbohydrates.  … Continue Reading →