One of the most elusive traits coveted by humankind is the ability to predict the future. Based on the study of past events we can develop a hypothesis about what might occur, but there is no way to know for sure what can happen in the coming days, weeks or years. This is especially true…
Need some new workout ideas for the New Year? Look no further. Here are ACE’s top 10 workouts from 2014. 8 Exercises Every Woman Should Be Doing Women who regularly hit the weights experience a wide range of health, fitness and quality-of-life benefits. But it can be a challenge to know how to get started….
New year, new clients. New health and fitness goals, and the opportunity to incorporate some new equipment into your training sessions. Expand your fitness arsenal in 2015 with these 10 tools that top trainers swear by. Training tool: The Qube Why you should check it out: “It’s strong enough to be sturdy at 20, 24…
Intrinsic strength is required to perform quality movement, and the TRX Suspension Trainer and the DVRT Ultimate Sandbag (USB) are perfect to begin building strength from the inside out. Here are some great combinations for the core that utilize these two pieces of equipment. These exercises, some of which are quite advanced, challenge all planes…
Once again, we are visiting some common exercise selections and identifying which ones may not be the safest option for achieving your goals. Let’s face it—people love great-looking delts, biceps, triceps and pecs, so they flock to the fitness magazines to see which exercises bodybuilders are doing, but most of us aren’t bodybuilders. And while…
Flow is a concept commonly associated with yoga, but have you ever tried sequencing non-yoga-based strength, balance and flexibility moves all together, without any breaks or pauses? The following flow routine featuring the TRX Suspension Trainer is a great way to harness the benefits of flow, with its balance challenges and constant movement, while also…
To perform well as an athlete, or even train safely in the gym, both mobility and flexibility are essential staples of fitness. Mobility vs. Flexibility The terms “mobility” and “flexibility” are thrown around a lot in the fitness world, but do we really know what they mean? Mobility: The amount of functional movement one has…
5 Side Plank Alternative Exercises The side plank is a staple in many people’s workouts because it is so effective at challenging the full body in the frontal plane, targeting the hips, quadratus lumborum (QL) and obliques, and improving shoulder stabilization. While the side plank is great, it’s always a good idea to add variety…
Plateaus are a common obstacle in any kind of fitness program. After weeks and weeks of training, the body adapts and what was once hard is now easy. Exercise programs need to be changed regularly to continue to see progress and results, but it can be difficult to learn a new series of exercises and…
It’s March, which means that the drudgery winter is finally waning and warm weather is right around the corner and everyone’s eyes are on college basketball. For many of us in the fitness industry, it also means attending the annual International Health and Racquet Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) conference and trade show. IHRSA is where manufactures…