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There is no one-size-fits-all workout program. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Robert Treece share the secrets to creating an exercise schedule that meets your goals and interests.
Non-traditional forms of exercise, such as golf, can be the ideal balance of physical fitness and an enjoyable hobby. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer David H. Williams shares training tips to keep your golf game young.
Find yourself shying away from weight lifting at the gym? Building lean muscle benefits far more than just your muscles. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Patrick Fisher explains the advantages of developing lean muscle mass.
Muscle Activation Technique is a revolutionary approach to correcting muscle imbalances, helping you feel and function your absolute best. Professional Fitness Trainer Robert Treece explains how using MAT to focus on correcting the source of pain can promote faster recovery from muscular injuries.
Exercise is a powerful, proven remedy for even the most stressful days. Professional Fitness Trainer Shannon Edwards shares his favorite ways to relieve stress through physical activity.
No matter the intensity of your workouts, recovery is key. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Angela Horner shares her post-workout recovery tips while discussing the importance of stretching and refueling your body properly after exercise.
Training intensities are designed to achieve different fitness goals. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Carla Botelho Sottovia explains the advantages of low and high intensity workouts and how to select the right training program for you.
An effective workout doesn’t have to be lengthy. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainers discuss the benefits of efficient workouts and provide a circuit you can perform in less than an hour.
Looking to maximize your fitness routine? There's an app for that! With so many smartphone apps available, how do you know which one is best for you? Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Patrick Fisher shares the top three apps he uses to stay fit.
We all know exercise can keep us in top cardiovascular condition, but did you know it can also help ward off certain diseases?
Did you know exercise can help strengthen your mind? Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Angela Horner shares the best exercises you can do to help improve cognition.
If you think utilizing monkey bars or an AntiGravity® Hammock won’t get you fit at the gym, think again. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainers Alicia Parker and Carla Sottovia discuss how the Precor® Queenax™ can provide a full-body workout.
When planning a vacation, exercising may be the last thing on your mind. Yet, maintaining your fitness routine when traveling can help ensure you don't lose what you've worked so hard to achieve leading up to your trip. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Shannon Edwards offers simple, easy exercises you can do while traveling.
Maybe you can't move like you once did in your earlier years, but that doesn't mean you should stop working to improve your flexibility. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Louis Herrera discusses ways you can improve your flexibility, no matter your age.
The tense muscle pain you’re feeling could be a sign of a bigger problem─muscle weakness. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Robert Treece explains how Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) can help correct muscular imbalances that lead to tightness, pain and potentially injury.
Understanding how you move daily can help you create a functional training exercise plan. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Aaron Feldman discusses the benefits of functional training and provides functional exercise examples to help get you started.
The frequency, duration and intensity of your exercise all factor into the effectiveness of your workout program. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainers Angela Horner and Ryan Sheppard discuss how heart rate tracking can help ensure you're getting the most out of your workout.
Has your fitness regimen been slacking lately? Try these three easy ways to get back to fitness.
Everyone experiences periods of stress throughout their lives. While some stressors can help motivate you, uncontrolled stress can make you physically unhealthy. Trainers Alicia Parker and James Silvester explain how getting up and getting moving can do wonders for your worry.
Acute and chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. If you suffer from pain, it’s important to know it doesn’t mean you have to quit moving. Cooper Fitness Center professional fitness trainers explain how exercise can be used to help manage pain.
You know exercise is good for your body, but what about for your brain? Discover how physical activity can help improve brain health at any age.
Sitting for a majority of the day can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and more. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainers Debi Wilkins and Aaron Feldman discuss how adding just 10 minutes of movement to your day can make a difference in your health.
When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s easy to overcomplicate things. Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainers, Paul Mossa and Stephanie Hill, give us their perspective on some of the most common weight loss myths.
Looking to spice up your workout? Circuit training might be your answer. The exercise provides benefits of both cardio and strength training.
HIIT workouts may seem intimidating, but any person of any fitness level and age group can do it.
Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainers Shannon and Mary Edwards explain the right and wrong way to do core exercises.
While you can easily track frequency and duration of exercise, determining the intensity of your workout is more challenging. This is where heart rate tracking comes into play.
Committing to exercise is a great step toward better health. Cooper Fitness Center Fitness Director Mary Edwards gives her top five tips for putting your best foot forward when it comes to getting into a workout routine.
It can be challenging to keep up with your regular fitness routine during the busy holiday season. Try these tips from Cooper Fitness Center to keep yourself and your family active during this busy time of year.
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut or lose your motivation when you work out alone. Mary and Shannon Edwards, Professional Fitness Trainers at Cooper Fitness Center share some of the benefits of training with a partner.
Small Group Training (SGT) at Cooper Fitness Center incorporates both strength and conditioning to give you a challenging full-body workout modifiable to your fitness level and goals.
Don't let yourself get stuck in a workout rut. Classic exercises like push-ups and pull-ups can be modified and revamped to keep your workout routine fresh and challenging.
Swimming, though a low-impact workout, is one of the top five aerobic exercises and can boost your level of fitness. Learn how to maximize your training both in the pool and on dry land in order to grow stronger and improve your stroke.
Mix up your usual workout with functional movement and strength training through the ViPR. The versatile tool adds a level of dynamic movement to any part or your exercise routine.
When playing your favorite sport, to perform at the top of your game, a varied workout routine paired with sport-specific professional training can help you reach and exceed your goals.
Training for a triathlon involves establishing goals, building endurance and incorporating healthy nutrition habits. If you’re ready to try a tri, these tips from Cooper Fitness Center’s Carla Sottovia will set you on the path to success.
Working with a personal trainer can improve your physical fitness while also providing education, goal-setting and building relationships.
Starting a fitness journey alongside others gives you a greater chance of success. Cooper Fitness Center's Small Group Training (SGT) program combines the attention of one-on-one training with the camaraderie of group exercise to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Is your schedule full this time of year? Don’t let it affect your workout routine – you can get your heart pumping in just 10 minutes. Cooper Fitness Center’s Melissa Stansell explains how to make the most out of your limited workout time this holiday season.
Exercising outdoors in the winter months can be difficult due to weather and time constraints. Transform your outdoor exercise routine into an incredible indoor workout with tips from CFC Professional Fitness Trainer Angela Horner.
Training for a race or other form of endurance testing requires a balance of cardio and strength training, and requires a special focus on your body's movement. Cooper Fitness Center's Christian Mazur explains.
Suffering from an injury doesn't have to set you back on your exercise program. Cooper Fitness Center's Meridan Zerner explains how modification and knowing your body can keep you in shape, even through the rehabilitation process.
Pilates was originally developed as a rehabilitation tool. Cooper Fitness Center's Sarah Paxton explains how she works with clients to tailor workouts specifically to their needs to achieve lean and strong muscles.
Women facing health issues such as breast cancer can find a supportive, health-focused community through Cooper Fitness Center's Female Focus program.
Martial arts focus on much more than fighting and self-defense – they are truly an art form. Learn more about the mental and physical benefits of martial arts from Cooper Fitness Center Martial Arts Pro Mike Proctor.
Adjusting your physical activity level as you age is normal. With lifelong sports such as swimming, golf and tennis you can continue to compete well into your mature years.
The key to longevity is simple, according to Cooper Fitness Center’s Carla Sottovia – get moving and stay moving as you age. Learn more about functional movement and how it should be incorporated into the aging process.
Is it really necessary to warm-up before a workout or cool down after exercise? Cooper Fitness Center’s Wellness and Sports Pro Manager Heather Abrahamson explains.
Spending time in the pool is one of the best ways to pass the hot summer days. Keep your kids safe in and around the water with these tips.
Have you wondered what the long, large ropes you’ve seen in the gym have to do with exercise? Battle ropes are an exciting tool used in strength training and can be as effective at improving overall strength as lifting free weights.