What is all the hype about functional training? Functional training is a catch phrase that gets tossed around quite often in the fitness industry but it’s meaning is somewhat ambiguous. Officially it is defined as: “a classification of exercise which involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life”. People often think of …
The Effect of Exercise on Stress Induced Depression
Work/life/health balance is difficult to maintain in today’s world given our hectic work schedules, multiple deadlines, lots of overtime and the stress associated with all of that. If we don’t take proper care of ourselves we may risk disposing ourselves to being run down or burnt out, and in the worst case scenario developing some …
What is progressive overload and why it’s important by Phil Jelinowski CSCS personal trainer Mississauga
Are you hitting the gym or doing cardio regularly but not seeing improvements in athletic performance or body composition? Or perhaps you are already working with a personal trainer in Mississauga and the same thing is happening. It’s very common to hit a plateau and get complacent doing the same fitness routine but this will …
What Makes a Personal Trainer Great and What to Look for When Hiring a Personal Trainer
It doesn’t take much training or education to become certified as a personal trainer. Anyone with a high school education can get a Can Fit Pro or ACE certification in as little as a month. Consequently there are many trainers that may be unqualified but the gym they work for still charges an arm and …