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“Eight…nine…ten!” If that’s your picture of personal training, it raises a fair question: Why do I need someone to count repetitions for me? You don’t. The valuable part of coaching happens around those repetitions: deciding what you should do, watching what actually happens, making small adjustments and...
Are your bones as strong as they could be? At Core Principles Personal Training in Stamford, we’ve helped hundreds of adults over 50 maintain and improve their bone density through targeted strength training. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your bones strong as you age. Understanding Bone Health:...
“I wish I’d started strength training years ago.” This message from Michelle, sent alongside a beaming selfie from Disney World, echoes what we hear from most of our members at Core Principles Personal Training in Stamford, CT. After walking the entire Magic Kingdom with her family—something she couldn’t do last...
“I don’t know when it happened…” That’s how Jannine started our conversation at Core Principles. “One day I just noticed everything was harder. Walking around the city after a Broadway show. Walking up the stairs with a laundry basket. Even getting out of those soft restaurant booths.” Understanding Your Brain’s...