Perfect Fit Personal Training- Health and Fitness Blog

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Neck pain, it's really a pain in the neck! Ba dum bum. Sorry for the pun, I couldn't help myself. Neck pain is no laughing matter, really. How can you alleviate some of your neck pain? With my personal training clients here in North Vancouver, I like to do some neck rolls, side bends with the neck, and chin tucks. Here are some great videos on how to alleviate neck pain. I hope your neck pain improves with these exercises!

Your butt, buttocks, gluteals, booty, etc... Your backside can be a major point of contention. Maybe you have a tiny waist and a big booty, or a big waist and a small booty, whatever you may be, your butt may not be your favorite asset. Check out this article ! I've never seen a womens' magazine put it like this before... Your gluteus maximus, medius and minimus make your gluteals. Yep, three main muscles, not just one big one. With a few targeted exercises, you can help shape your backside into more of a rounded globe, rather than a flat map. Here are some of my favorites! Bridges and One legged Bridges Hip extensions Squats Lunges (rear, side, split on bench) Incorporating booty specific exercises into your workout can make all the difference. As women, we need to spend a little more attention on the parts that really shape us; for me, that's Butt, Abs, Hips and arms. No, you can't "spot reduce", but by working your nutrition...

This is from  Dr. Joseph Pinzone: “Don’t eat so many sweets, your teeth will rot out of your head!” I remember my mom telling me that growing up, but she never breathed a word about a worse offender: Diabetes . Diabetes affects 26 million Americans according to the CDC, but worse: 79 million Americans are currently suffering from Pre-diabetes (Metabolic Syndrome). But there is good news, Pre-Diabetes is reversible. Dr. Joseph Pinzone – an Endocrinologist, the CEO and Medical Director of Amai Clinic , and the Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA – regularly treats pre-diabetic and diabetic patients. Amai Clinic is particularly apt at reversing diabetes, mainly due to the fact that Dr. Pinzone employs fitness trainers and a Registered Dietician on staff to work with all patients as a supplement to his medicinal interventions.   Doctors nonchalantly “prescribing” diet and exercise is quickly b...

Getting into the gym on  your own may seem like a daunting task, so why not invite a friend or two and make it even more fun! Group training is the way to go for convenience, fun and price. Your friends can encourage you and keep you motivated to keep coming, even when you just want to sleep in a little longer... Group personal training is great for the budget, the body, and the social calendar. Instead of meeting up for coffee and a muffin at your local cafe, you can meet up at the gym and get in an awesome workout. Burn the calories at the gym and save the calories from the cafe; you probably just shaved 600 calories off from your day! Not bad for an hours work. So grab a friend or two, and contact me for a free consultation for group training on the North Shore. We can set up personalized programs with meal plans for you and your friends; you just need to commit to showing up! Here are some of the benefits of group training with Nicole Palacios of Perfect Fit Pers...

It's a New Year and a New You! Hey, why not? Every year you may think the same thing...why not get fit? Why not lose a few pounds? Why not get active? Well, don't put it off any longer. This is YOUR year! Perfect Fit Personal Training has been in the fitness industry for 18 years, working with every type of individual, and all ages. We are ready to help YOU reach your goals! We will work one on one with you to reach your personal health and fitness goals SAFE and EFFECTIVELY. Don't wait another year to start your fitness journey, contact us now for a FREE CONSULTATION in North or West Vancouver. Nicole is an ACE and BCRPA certified personal trainer and a BCAK registered kinesiologist with a degree in Exercise Science. Nicole's articles have been published in: Alive, Chatelaine, Women's Running, Pregnancy, Impact , and more! She is an expert source for fitness in : Shape, Shape Online, SheKnows.com and more!