When most people think of getting stronger and transforming the body, they think about hoisting heavy iron. Heavy weight training protocols have been a staple for those who have pursued physical transformation. Heavy weight training works, but there is also another effective way to induce hypertrophy, stimulate the production of anabolic hormones, and improve strength levels. Enter blood flow restriction …
May 3, 2018
Mace, Part 2 – The “Slosh Effect”
Something New In Mace and Dynamic Resistance Training For the last 1,000 years or so, the Mace has usually been a two-piece implement consisting of a handle and a head – in short, a stick and a stone. In the earliest drawings, and later in photographs, it is obvious that in the Wrestling Gyms (Akara’s) of India, the handle of …
“Mr. Maceman”
April 12, 2018
April Workout of the Month
Jump into spring with ELIVATE’s Workout of the Month. This quick cardio circuit lasts only 30 minutes. Complete each movement for :30 with out rest. After all movements are completed rest for a minute and the repeat. Repeat this circuit 3 – 5 times for a complete cardio workout. Movements:
Corporate Fitness Manager and Certified Personal Trainer
April 6, 2018
The Mace: A Weapon for Waging War on Weakness and Obesity
History The Mace is at least 1,000 years old and has been used as a war weapon by numerous cultures. In India, the Mace is called the Gada, and has been used as a war weapon, but is also used as a training tool by the Wrestling Gyms (Akhara). The Mace also appears prominently in paintings of Hindu deities, usually …
“Mr. Maceman”
March 15, 2018
Training like a warrior: Why a mace or club should be implemented into your routine
First off, just admit you said, “What the heck is a mace?” It’s okay. You’re not alone. I’d bet a majority of readers had the same reaction. Here’s the answer: A mace is a training tool based on an ancient weapon – the gada – which originated in South Asia. It is long and narrow with a weight at the …
Sales Manager at ELIVATE Fitness, Level 1 CrossFit Coach and Founder/Co-Owner, Coach at The Bar Athletics
March 12, 2018
March Workout of the Month
Take a swing at this Workout of the Month utilizing ELIVATE’s newest product, the Set For Set Steel Mace. This quick, 15-minute total body workout is for every fitness level. Set the timer for 15-minutes and complete the following moves for as many rounds as possible: #1: 50 Pendulum Swings Right and Left #2: 30 Mace Shovels #3: 20 Barbarian …
Sales Manager at ELIVATE Fitness, Level 1 CrossFit Coach and Founder/Co-Owner, Coach at The Bar Athletics
March 8, 2018
Integrating Squats Into Your Client’s Routine
When it comes to squats, there are thousands of things we could talk about – including why they’re such an essential exercise for muscle building, fat burning, mobility, balance and more. But for this article I’m going to keep it simple and focus on ways to integrate squats into your client’s routine. I’m also going to gear the discussion towards …
Sales Manager at ELIVATE Fitness, Level 1 CrossFit Coach and Founder/Co-Owner, Coach at The Bar Athletics
March 1, 2018
Is sweating buckets better than a brisk walk?
Feel like your clients aren’t doing enough for their health unless they’re sweating buckets during your workouts? Cut yourself – and them – some slack. Research suggests that longer periods of walking briskly can give clients all the health benefits of running. The surprising findings, published in the American Heart Association journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, found that a …
Corporate Fitness Manager and Certified Personal Trainer
February 6, 2018
Workout of the Month – February
Grab a partner and join ELIVATE in February’s Heart-Healthy, Partner Workout of the Month. This 25 – 30 min HIIT workout consists of five partner movements. You will perform each movement for 45 seconds, rest for 15 seconds and then move to the next movement. You will go through this circuit at least 3 times or as many rounds as …
Corporate Fitness Manager and Certified Personal Trainer
January 23, 2018
Innovative Lateral Stability Trainer for All Fitness and Rehab Levels
SCIFIT® Latitude™ Lateral Stability Trainer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG6m0EZvst4 The SCIFIT Latitude Lateral Stability Trainer uses an innovative motion to help people of all fitness levels build the muscles – and the confidence – they need to stay active, and it does so in an easy-to-use, engaging way. The Latitude machine allows users to exercise in a recumbent position and it strengthens stabilization …
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