High-Intensity Strength Training: A Powerful Ally for Menopause Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, often accompanied by symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, and bone density loss. While hormone therapy and lifestyle changes are common approaches, emerging research highlights high-intensity strength training (HIST) as a potent tool to alleviate symptoms,…
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Menopause research is woefully underfunded, yet there are 14 million women going through it right now in the USA, and another 56 million who are “post” (although there really is no such thing). Of these 70 million women, the vast majority don’t know what to do because the issue has not received enough attention or…
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Keeping a fitness routine moving smoothly requires consistency and dedication, especially when opting for live online training sessions. At X Gym, we train our online members through Facetime (iPhone) or Teams (Android). These virtual workouts offer flexibility and immediacy but can sometimes meet technical bumps that disrupt the flow and affect goals. Imagine building momentum…
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Everyone hits a point in their fitness journey where progress seems to stall. Consider it like driving in heavy traffic; you see the destination, but moving forward feels impossible. This common scenario, known as a fitness plateau, can be a real frustration. It happens when your body adapts to your current workout routine, making it…
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Karinne was featured in our March newsletter because of her amazing progress, and Adam, her main trainer, was also mentioned. Being the humble guy he is, he wanted to post a “correction” to give credit where he felt credit was due. Here’s his response, which I thought was very nice: PJ’s recent piece on Karinne’s…
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High-Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, is gaining popularity and for good reason. HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise, followed by brief periods of rest or lower-intensity activity. Many people are finding it to be a highly effective way to quickly improve their fitness. The appeal lies in the effectiveness of the workout combined with…
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