by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 18, 2013 | Fitness 101, General Health, Nutrition
43% of my clients are women between the ages of 40 and 60. Close to half of my clients are experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms. Not only are they fighting the ordinary challenges of being a working woman in the pursuit of fitness but they are also...
by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 1, 2013 | Fitness
photo by apfelfred Increasing the intensity of your workout is not just about adding more weight. Most strength workout progressions are based on changing repetitions and weight: increase reps increase weight and lower reps increase reps For a certain subset of people...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 13, 2010 | Fitness, Motivation
One of my jobs as a trainer is helping people understand that being healthy and fit is more than a number on the scale or looking good in their bikini. image by eflon It’s about daily living. It’s about doing what you need to do when you need to do it Sometimes it can...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 26, 2011 | Fitness
photo by John Morgan The official kick off to summer is finally here! Memorial Day weekend brings the end of school, the beginning of hot days, warm nights and plenty of opportunities to get outside. I think it’s time to hit the playground. Not just for the kids but...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 2, 2011 | Motivation
photo by Egan Snow Everyone seems to have a limit. A line in the sand they won’t cross when it comes to fitness and nutrition. For some it’s something little, something that doesn’t stop them on their journey yet seems like something odd to hold onto due to it being...