What are pre-workouts? They’re a convenient way to get calories and energy before a workout. It’s been known for quite some time that eating the right food an hour to three hours before a workout could provide the energy you need to improve your results. Combinations of carbs and protein before working out help provide […]
If you go into any health food store, you’ll find shelves dedicated to protein supplements. There are protein supplements for vegetarians, ones for bodybuilders and even supplements for seniors. Are they good for you? Do you really need them? Who should take them? The first thing to understand is how much protein you actually need. […]
If you’ve ever had a tough exercise session and ended up with loads of aches and pains, it shouldn’t stop you from working out. There are workouts you can do when you’re sore that not only won’t make you feel worse, but actually make you feel better. Achy muscles are one of the things that […]
A lot of clients at SkinSport Fitness in Anthem, AZ, have requested some at home workouts for Biceps, just in case they can’t make it to the gym or the gym is closed because of a mandate. I can understand that and have put together some exercises that you can do. One of the biggest […]
Hitting a weight loss plateau happens a lot, no matter how much we try to avoid it. There are some steps that can be taken to help you shed those extra pounds and prevent that plateauing. As a trainer, I see a lot of people who get discouraged and give up working out and eating […]
At SkinSport in Phoenix, AZ, we focus on various types of lifestyle changes to ensure a healthier you. We are more than just a gym, we offer nutritional help to ensure that your body gets all the necessary nutrients to keep it at peak performance. There’s a lot of misinformation about what’s healthy and what […]
Phoenix, AZ, is definitely known for it’s warm, comfortable winters, but this year it’s also known for the unbearable heat of the summer. Even if you’re in top physical shape, exercise in the heat can be dangerous. Clients prefer to come to the gym, where it’s air-conditioned, but like we’ve seen recently, gyms aren’t always […]
Most people that live in Anthem and Phoenix, AZ, can tell you that they drink more water on the hot summer days if they’re outside, but that’s not always the case when the weather is cooler or if you’re sitting in air conditioning all day. It’s especially important to stay hydrated if you’re working out. […]
Learning your motivation for working out and getting fit and identifying the real reason you want to do it may be the key to being successful in your fitness program and achieving your goals. If someone told you that you should workout or lose weight, it’s not enough. Even if it’s your doctor. Why did […]
You’ll often hear that breakfast is extremely important, whether you want to lose weight or simply be healthier. There’s a lot of studies on this topic and unfortunately they don’t all agree. Whether you should eat breakfast or not studies have been given a lot of attention, but often those that are pro breakfast, are […]