At Upfit Training Academy in New York, NY, we focus on programs that help you become your healthiest and fittest. What you eat, exercise, how much you sleep and a broad range of other factors affect your health, but some are more important than others are. Diet is probably at the top of the list […]
If you can’t get started in the morning without your favorite cup of joe, then you don’t want to hear that coffee is bad for your health. If you love that coffee, there’s good news on the horizon, plus some bad news, too. Coffee gets mixed reviews when it comes to whether or not its […]
Healthy breakfasts help you start off the day right and can help you lose weight, by keeping you feeling full longer. I have several favorites and some that clients have shared. In fact, if you have a healthy breakfast option you’d like to share, please feel free to do so in the comment section. We […]
It’s been a tough time and getting back to normal is even tougher. As your life gets busier and more complicated, with travel to other parts of the country, keeping fit on the go becomes one of the more perplexing problems. I have some clients that prefer the gym environment and strictly workout here. Others […]
We encourage hydration before, during and after a workout at UpFit Training Academy in New York, NY. Some people bring sports drinks, others rely on ordinary water and lately, quite a few have started bringing coconut water. Not only is coconut water good for hydrating, it contains nutrients and antioxidants. Studies show that it may […]
by: Paul Park M.S. CSCS The most fit and healthy people in the world realize that it’s not the extraordinary actions done every so often, it’s the ordinary actions done consistently. Water, movement, nutritiously dense foods, and….sleep! If I had one cookie cutter remedy to instantly improve your fitness and health, for most people it […]
One of the things that help people stick to a workout is having a workout buddy. If you have someone else that holds you accountable, you’re more likely to go to the gym or workout. That’s also what makes working out with a spouse so beneficial. In fact, it can actually cause some beneficial competition […]
Whether they’re trying to lose weight or build muscles, some clients of UpFit Training Academy in New York, NY, have wondered whether the protein supplements advertised can help. You see a lot of information on the internet, some of it promotes these supplements and other information says protein supplements are dangerous. For instance, protein supplements […]
A great way to build balanced lower body strength! Knee Dominant Unilateral Progression UpFit Training Academy Jacob O’Connor, Brian Santanelli Personal training and group fitness programs often take advantage of unilateral movements. Unilateral is just our way of saying using one side of the body at a time. These movements require a degree of balance […]
It’s Time to Strengthen Your Strongest Joint The Importance of Hip Strength and Stability UpFit Training Academy Jacob O’Connor, Brian Santanelli The importance of strong and stable hips cannot be overemphasized. Whether it be for performance, aesthetics, or general health the hips should be a focus for the majority of personal training programs. The hips […]
