One Common Technique Mistake

I’ve been teaching group exercise classes and personal training for over a decade.? One of the most common technique mistakes I see occurs in the?staggered stance position.? Most of the time, you use staggered stance for one-arm rows, lunges and?tricep...

What is Metabolic Blast?

One of the more frequent questions I’m getting about the new facility is, “What is Metabolic Blast?”? It’s a unique group exercise class!? It’s similar to circuit training, but with some twists.? Picture the gym, divided into stations,...

News & Facility Updates: It’s All Good

Despite the cold outside, things are heating up at Mix Fitness!? First, Mix Fitness took home second place in the business plan competition sponsored by the Loudoun Small Business Development Center this month.? Fourteen businesses entered their plan in the...

The Death of Personal Trainers

Coming from a personal trainer, that title should raise some eyebrows.? My eyebrows were raised a couple times in the past few weeks by the actions of a couple personal trainers.? The first story is based on a conversation I overheard while in a buffet line at a...

Win a Free Boot Camp Registration

Do you know someone who wants to get in shape, but is having a hard time doing it?? Is it you?? Maybe motivation, cost, or lack of child care is preventing your friend from working out.? It’s time to nominate the person you feel would most benefit from attending...

Understanding Your Waist Measurement

Taking circumference measurements is part of my job as a personal trainer.? My clients often ask what their waist measurement should be.? The reason I take measurements is because there isn’t a standard.? Who wants the pressure of needing to lose “x”...