You have finally decided you are ready to start building muscle mass but you want to make sure that the time you invest will be worth it. It can be hard to know which exercises will give you the most bang for your buck (this is where hiring someone from my team can come in handy). There are a variety of exercises that are considered to be the best for building muscle, but some stand out as particularly effective. One of the most popular exercises is the squat, which targets the lower body, including the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Squats are a compound exercise that engages multiple muscle groups at once, making them highly effective for building overall muscle mass. Additionally, squats can be performed with a barbell, dumbbells, or bodyweight, making them a versatile exercise for individuals of all fitness levels. Another highly effective exercise for building muscle is the deadlift. Similar to squats, deadlifts are a compound exercise that target multiple muscle groups, including the back, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. Deadlifts can also be performed with various equipment, including barbells, dumbbells, or kettlebells, making them a flexible exercise for those who want to build muscle at home or in the gym. Bench presses are another popular exercise that can help build muscle in the upper body, particularly the chest, triceps, and shoulders. Whether performed with a barbell or dumbbells, bench presses can be modified to target different areas of the chest and arms, making them a versatile exercise for building muscle mass in the upper body. It's important to note, however, that proper form is crucial when performing bench presses to avoid injury. If you are unsure of proper form a session or two with a personal trainer near you can be incredibly helpful. Finally, pull-ups and chin-ups are highly effective exercises for building muscle in the upper back, biceps, and forearms. These exercises can be performed with a pull-up bar or assisted machine, and they can be modified to increase or decrease the difficulty level based on an individual's fitness level. Pull-ups and chin-ups can be challenging at first, but with consistent practice, they can be an excellent exercise for building overall upper-body strength and muscle mass. While there are countless other exercises you can incorporate into your muscle building routine, getting proficient at these exercises will help you see some dramatic gains in muscle mass. If you are ready to commit to a new program, my team at Alison Roessler Fitness is ready to help you level up your health and fitness. Our team of personal trainers will help you smash all your goals.
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The pandemic has had a significant impact on the fitness industry. Gyms and fitness studios like Truve were forced to close during lockdowns and social distancing measures were put in place causing many fitness businesses to struggle to survive. One of the most significant impacts was that these closures caused people to shift towards online fitness. With people unable to go to the gym, many turned to online workouts and virtual training sessions as a way to stay active. This led to a surge in demand for at-home fitness equipment and online fitness subscriptions. The pandemic has also forced many fitness businesses to adapt their operations to meet new health and safety requirements. Gyms and fitness studios have had to implement strict cleaning protocols, limit class sizes, and enforce social distancing measures. At Truve we require everyone to be vaccinated to make sure we are keeping our clients as safe as possible. Now that the strictest of times is behind us, are you curious which is better for you, in person personal training sessions or classes or to continue with virtual personal training sessions over zoom or another platform? There are definite pros and cons to both. In person training sessions allow you to have personal connection, access to a larger variety of equipment, and improved form evaluation. Virtual sessions allow for more convenience if you have a busy schedule and can be great for those who travel often or are introverts. Virtual sessions are particularly great for those who do have a compromised immune system or live with someone who does. Personally, I recommend both. You have to figure out what works best for you at each stage of your life and make it work for you. All of our trainers at Alison Roessler Fitness and Truve can accommodate both in person and virtual personal training sessions. If the pandemic helped with one thing, it helped changed many people's attitudes towards health and fitness. The importance of staying healthy and fit to fight off illnesses was thrust into the spotlight. Many people have made a renewed commitment to their health and fitness. Are you one of those people? If you are looking for an amazing personal trainer to help you smash all your health and fitness goals, look no further. We are here to help! Let's get #hellafit When was the last time you were staying at a resort that offered aqua fitness classes? Usually it is some sort of aqua aerobics or Zumba class. You watch with amusement and embarrassment for the participants as they awkwardly move through the water doing what looks likes very little real exercise. Before you write all water exercise off as pointless, consider the benefits of the following new water fitness trends. AQUA YOGA This variation of yoga often makes the practice more available to beginners, those with limitations, and injuries. The gentle support of the water allows many people the opportunity to discover ranges of motion that they might find inaccessible on land. Many people also find that there is a mind/body connection that they are able to identify as they work from pose to pose. Pilates In The Pool Pilates is making a name for itself with younger fitness enthusiasts, professional athletes, and seniors alike. Pilates in the pool seems to be drawing attention from those very same groups who are looking for muscle conditioning exercises. Many Pilates classes in the pool use floating dumbbells or noodles to allow students to do many traditional Pilates moves such as plank. The instability of the water makes may exercises more challenging forcing students to pay extra attention to their breathing and posture. If you feel like you have a strong sense of core control and balance, give this class a try. Standup Paddleboarding Those fitness enthusiasts looking for a total body workout with a mindfulness component might enjoy standup paddleboarding. SUP is a great low impact form of exercise that uses all major muscle groups at one point or another. One added bonus of over all improved strength from SUP is increased balance. While on the board small stabilizing muscles must constantly be contracting in order to keep you on your board. Becoming more balanced in the unstable water will make maintaining balance on land much easier. Next time you get the opportunity to try one of these low impact workouts, give it a try. You might be surprised that they are more challenging than you think.
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