- On Squeezing More Exercise into a Busy Day. “First rule: prioritize. Prepare your clothes, gym bag, etc. the night before. Second rule: Make your life easier. Find a gym as close as possible to your house/work. Third rule: Training must be compatible with the rest of your life; sometimes less is more.” – Adrián Cardín Pereda.
- On Choosing a Personal Trainer. “When picking a personal trainer, first and foremost you should determine if their passion and knowledge will support you in reaching your goals. As well as having the appropriate credentials, it’s important that a trainer utilizes motivational techniques and can connect empathetically with your fitness and lifestyle, putting themselves in your shoes. Treat the first consultation like an interview: Look them in the eye and make sure they not only have a high level of physical training knowledge, but a true desire to help you optimize your health and performance.” – Rachel Hobbs.
- On the Single Best Exercise for Time-Pressed Individuals. “I recommend the kettlebell swing. It allows you to do cardiovascular and weight training in one exercise, helps to protect your body against injuries, hits most of your muscle groups and gets your heart rate soaring. A kettlebell swing is a perfect choice of exercise for Tabata or HIIT training. This very short but intense style of training burns up to three times more calories than any traditional cardio workout.” – Nick Freemantle.
- On the Best Exercise for Weight Loss. “I recommend total body interval training at an intensity level that is appropriate for the individual’s experience level. Pick a few of your favorite multi-joint exercises utilizing large muscle groups (running, squatting, bench pressing, etc.) because this will require the most energy to perform and elicit the greatest hormonal response possible. Progression from light weight or moderate speed to moderate weight and high speed coupled with variations in work: Rest ratio (1:5, 1:3, 1:2) will ensure enough variation for long term progress in fat loss.” – Matt Parvis.
- On What’s Missing from Your Strength Training Routine. “Recovery. If you are lifting weights, be sure to give your muscles a break. Strength training causes microscopic tears in muscle tissue. These tears are normal and are necessary for muscle growth, but try to give your muscles 48 hours of recovery before your next strength training session.” – Ryan Vivar.
- On How Parents Can Commit to Exercising. “If you are a new parent then walking with the stroller is a perfect way to restart the fitness regime while taking care of baby. Parents with slightly older children can get to the park for sports, such as soccer, which the whole family can do. Make sure you are doing most of the running around! Add a few pull-ups on the goal posts or playground for a bonus! Both kids and parents benefit from time together and great for kids to see parents getting sweaty!” – Fiona Ross.[/su_note]
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