A new-ish client at our personal training gym in Timonium just asked me why she was doing "only" two sets while her friends did three (or even four) sets of certain exercises. So...
Timonium Personal Training Exercise
by Stephen Holt, Timonium Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Fight Menopausal Fat Gain with Better Sleep
Not getting enough sleep doesn't just make you tired and cranky (hey, nothing personal🙂) ... It also makes it easier for you to store menopausal fat...
Put the “no” in Granola
What we now call granola (originally, “granula”) was invented in 1863 and started as unsweetened bran nuggets soaked in milk. (So the “tradition” of cereal and milk started only...
Why Your Resting Heart Rate is Important
What's YOUR resting heart rate (and why does it even matter)? The simplest way to find your resting heart rate is to … (Well, THE simplest way is to check your smart watch) The...
Why Women Over 45 Should ADD Muscle
Boosting Your Metabolism As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues. However, building muscle can help counteract this...
“What exercises should I be doing to lose my belly fat?”
A personal training client at my Timonium gym just asked me, "What exercises should I be doing to lose my belly fat?" Of course I gave my usual answer: "You have no more control...
Do This to Control Your Blood Sugar
It's natural and normal for your blood sugar to spike shortly after you eat. The problem is when your blood sugar gets to high after a meal or takes too long to come back to your...
Could You Have Bone Loss?
The average woman over the age of 45 can expect to lose about 2-5% of her bone density per year. By the time you reach the age of 65, your bone density has likely decreased by...
Yes, Jillian Michaels Sucks – Enough Already
The latest rage on Facebook among my fitness friends on Facebook is an article in the LA Times about Jillian’s latest kettlebell video. Look, every educated...