Dear Trainer: Which Is Better Dumbbells or Machines?
Trainers frequently get asked, “Which is better, dumbbells or machines?” and the answer is not as cut and dry as you may think. Let’s examine a few aspects of each that are worth...
Shana Verstegen
About the Author
Shana, a member of the Under Armour Training Team, is a TRX and American Council on exercise master instructor and a six-time world champion lumberjack athlete. She holds a degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is a certified personal trainer through ACE, NASM and NFPT. An energetic and personable speaker, she is also the National spokesperson for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
Dear Trainer: Are the Calories on Cardio Machines Accurate?
Trainers get asked all kinds of questions, which makes sense: The gym can be an intimidating place with trends coming and going by the second. How can a person keep up with it all? We’ve been...
4 Weeks to a Stronger Lower Body
How do you build a better booty? Any fitness professional will agree it takes lots of hard work, dedication, heavy weights and a great diet. Are you ready for the challenge? Add these exercises into...
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Trainers Favorite … Music To Move To
The right song can help you accomplish feats you never thought possible: push out one more rep, sprint up that hill, smoke your competition or bike an extra mile. But how? Research on the topic...
4-Week Durability Program For Fewer Injuries
du·ra·bil·i·ty (noun): the ability to withstand wear, pressure or damage. Durability does not tend to be a “goal” for many fitness enthusiasts, however if the body breaks down and becomes...