Atlanta Personal Trainer and Fitness Training

Jeff Michaud is a Atlanta personal trainer who can improve your fitness level. I'm also a USPTA tennis instructor. This site is dedicated to personal fitness and health in Alanta GA.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Benefits of resistance training

The benefits of regular resistance training include:
Increased muscle strength, power, endurance and size
Increased bone density and strength, Reduced body fat, Increased muscle-to-fat ratio
Boosted metabolism (burning more kilojoules when at rest)
Lowered heart rate and blood pressure after exercise (thought to reduce the risk of heart disease), Improved balance & stability, Enhanced performance of everyday tasks
Reduced risk of developing some conditions like diabetes.

The best methods for performing these exercises, Resistant bands, free wieghts, exercise machines, own body weight, I can assist you with these exercises.

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Friday, November 23, 2007

Pilates training, Background and exercise info

The Pilates Method of body conditioning was developed by German Joseph Pilates more than 70 years ago. For many years, Pilates training remained a well-kept secret in the world of dance and the performing arts. In recent years the growing interest in "mind/body" exercise has brought Pilates concepts to the forefront of fitness training. At Fitness with Jeff incorporates these techinques into my workout & personal training programs, These exercises are low impact & impactful.
The Pilates Method comprises more than 500 exercises, performed as a mat-based workout or using special resistance equipment developed by Joseph Pilates and emphasizing spring resistance.
The central concept of Pilates training is strengthening the so-called "Powerhouse" or core of the body - the deep abdominal muscles, buttock muscles and the muscles around the spine. A training program based on Pilates will stabilize the pelvis and shoulder girdle, stretching and strengthening the entire body with movement initiating from "the center".

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