We’ve all seen the guy at the gym with big arms and upper body features, yet has to wear pants to cover up his chicken legs. Don’t be that guy. By training your body to work together as one unit (the way it was meant to) you will not only turn heads, but feel healthier […]
For those of us that need motivation to get and stay active perhaps finding a friend, partner or loved one to workout with is the key to your success? What can working out with a partner do for you? Less expensive: At most places, and Lionheart Personal Training is no different, you will […]
Working out using your own body weight as resistance is by no means a new thing. Using your body instead of weights helps strengthen your whole body core which I consider from your knees to your shoulders. When I look at the biggest problems that end up causing people pain and discomfort as they age, […]
Does this sound familiar: summer is just around the corner and you’re still not even close to your New Years resolution. Well, it’s not too late to renew your 2013 New Years’ goals and make this your sexiest year ever. By incorporating a few new movements and working at a faster intensity you can accelerate […]
Many people think sprint workouts are done just to build cardio strength. The truth is there’s a lot more to it. In fact the strength development created from sprinting is something that will help put you over the top in over all strength training. Consider building this into your workouts in the future. How to […]
No one wants to become injured but lets face it, injuries do happen. If you do become injured it is very important to look at the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to aid with your recovery. Here is a brief overview of what your body needs in the time of an injury even […]
It’s of no coincidence that the BBB has awarded us as the training studio with the fewest injury reports (zero!) in the Saint Louis metro area. We understand the complexities of the issues that our clients face and work with them to figure out the best approach for their individual needs. In Michael’s previous post […]
We received a question from our friend and owner of “ Community Acupuncture of St. Louis John Schmieder. I have a client who has had shoulder reconstructive surgery. He has lost a huge amount of muscle mass and has asked me about rehabing his strength and regaining his muscle mass. Can you help with that? […]
As I discussed in my last blog on “Bad Backs” the first step is to develop full range of motion. Now its time to develop some strength. This can be done in several ways but my experience after a sever back injury is to begin with using your body as resistance. we will focus first on […]
The Push-Up: “The push-up event measures the endurance of the chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles. On the command ‘get set,’ assume the front-leaning rest position by placing your hands where they are comfortable for you. Your feet may be together or up to 12 inches apart. When viewed from the side, your body should form a generally […]
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