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Hip Extension (Standing)
Cable Machine or Resistance Band
Muscles Worked: Glutes, Hamstrings
Starting Position:
Select desired weight and adjust cable machine pulley, or resistance band, to the lowest position. Attach an ankle strap securely around your left ankle and secure cable/band to the ankle strap. Stand upright facing the weight stack with your feet … Continue Reading
By Matt Austin, CPT
Gym Buddy
So there you are, with your water bottle, I-pod, towel, and your new five finger toe shoes. Oh yes, and you are wearing matching under armor shirt & shorts. All the gear needed to hit the gym but you’re lacking the motivation to go. You reason … Continue Reading
Fitness Blog & Personal Training
Keep It Simple Fitness, LLC – Seekonk, MA
<Rehoboth MA, Barrington RI, East Providence RI>
The Right Exercises – in the Right Order
By John Dulac, CPT
If you have read recent posts, you may already know that there are many things to consider when choosing an exercise plan that will … Continue Reading
Fitness Blog & Personal Training
Keep It Simple Fitness, LLC – Seekonk, MA
<Rehoboth MA, Barrington RI, East Providence RI>
Exercise: Keep Your Body Guessing
By John Dulac, CPT
To continue seeing results from all your hard work at the gym, it’s important to change up your exercise routine. Of course, every exercise routine should … Continue Reading
By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
Exercise: 12 Sins in the gym!
Sin #1: Overworking the muscle
If someone wants to tone their arms, abs, or thighs, usually they work the body part almost every time they hit the gym. By doing this you do not give your muscles enough time to recover. Your muscles … Continue Reading
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
Fitness Blog & Personal Training
Keep It Simple Fitness, LLC – Seekonk, MA
<Rehoboth MA, Barrington RI, East Providence RI>
Rest and Recovery
By John Dulac, CPT
We all know, or have heard how important rest and recovery is following intense workouts. When you’re in the gym working hard, there aren’t too many positive things … Continue Reading
Fitness Blog & Personal Training
Keep It Simple Fitness, LLC – Seekonk, MA
<Rehoboth MA, Barrington RI, East Providence RI>
Repetition Range
By John Dulac, CPT
When beginning a resistance training regimen there are a lot of variables to consider when designing a program. You have to consider which exercises best suit you and your … Continue Reading
By Mark Bloomfield, CPT
Have you ever lost your motivation to walk through the door of the gym and workout? It has happened to me on many occasions! There were times the best workout’s happened on these days. Other times it was just a waste of time and gas. The solution … Continue Reading
by Mark Bloomfield, CPT
One of the most important parts of a workout is staying hydrated in order to avoid dehydration. Without the proper amounts of water, you dehydrate! Dehydration can lead to a decline in physical activity performance and may affect your health.
Some of the signs of dehydration are:
Dry Mouth
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Chills
Increased … Continue Reading
Keep It Simple Fitness located in Seekonk, MA provides certified personal fitness training and individualized weight loss programs in the Seekonk, Providence, East Providence, Rehoboth and Barrington areas of RI and MA .
Whatever goals you may have for your fitness plan, Keep It Simple Fitness can customize an exercise program … Continue Reading
by Mark Bloomfield, CPT
In an earlier post I mentioned why you do not want to correct your fellow gym member’s form or technique, because it undoubtedly will upset them! So before you become that “fellow gym member” it is best to look at 5 exercises that should NEVER be done. … Continue Reading
