by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 13, 2011 | Linden, Success Stories
If you are like me, working out with free weights or machines is scary! When I would try to use the machines at my local Y, I was intimidated. Intimidated by the seemingly simple machines with levers and seats to adjust: had I adjusted the seat or arm rests to the...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 10, 2011 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here is my most recent article from Springfield Cares Magazine. image by pfala When Tina McManus, a Springfield breast cancer survivor, was treated for lymphedema in her right arm she was warned against participating in many...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 6, 2011 | Fitness
When people seek my help they are often facing three big challenges: what exercises should I be doing, what should I be eating and how do I make time to do all of it? image by Zach Dischner As a personal trainer I have to deal with all three of these things to create...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 3, 2011 | Monthly Workout Playlist
I am really fighting the urge to kick it old school on a playlist. But I got such a great response to last month’s playlist, filled with new music, that I promised myself to keep it up for this month’s playlist. I promise to not reach back to the 80s this month....
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 26, 2011 | Fitness, Nutrition
Eating out always presents a unique challenge. Not so much for me. I’m not afraid to bring my own food and, since I don’t let myself get too hungry, sitting at a table full of eaters while sipping tea is perfectly fine for me. It presents a challenge for those around...
