When should kids start exercising? And what’s the best way to get kids interested in exercise? This is a common question parents have when they understand all the benefits of exercise in general. Strength training is a key part to an exercise plan for any age but sometimes there are concerns about whether or not lifting weights can stunt growth. […]
Hiring a personal trainer can be a really hard decision. It’s a big investment; in time, money, energy and trust. What should you consider when hiring a personal trainer? The person you hire should be prepared to guide you through a new health and fitness journey on a path towards progress for the goals you will set together. None of these things should be taken lightly. And there may be more choices than ever in selecting a trainer. Both new facilities and the online space are seeing strong growth. […]
Cardiovascular exercise is a key element in a well rounded wellness program. But the how and why can get confusing! Check out Jeremy’s video all about what your cardio plan should include each week. […]
We believe strength is THE key element of a healthy life. How strong you are (or aren’t) is something you experience every single time you move your body through space. Activities of daily living can feel easy and confident or painful and nagging. Your muscular strength holds your skeleton in a neutral alignment and keeps you standing tall, or not. Today Jeremy shares all about strength and why we’ve devoted our lives and livelihoods to sharing properly designed and coached strength and conditioning with as many people as possible. […]
Having a plan in place for how you manage stress – both good and bad stresses – is critical to doing life at your best. Today Jeremy shares his tips for stress management, some key areas to make sure you evaluate for yourself and his tips for how he manages his own stress as a business owner, dad and husband. […]
There’s more and more research coming out each day about the importance of relationships and their overall impact on health. Today Jeremy shares helpful tools and how he prioritizes time for friends and family to keep his social network strong. […]
The way we start each day can set the tone for what’s to come and make all the difference. Have you given careful consideration to your first 1,000 steps each day? In today’s segment Jeremy shares some important elements to consider as you begin each day with a solid routine in place. […]
Staying abreast of news, trends and consuming media in general can feel overwhelming. Like everything, having a plan in place and optimizing commute and other down times can make big impact. In our final tip, Jeremy shares his strategy for reading as many books as possible and keeping up to date with media. […]
How do I know if I am eating enough protein? A member of Hyatt Training recently asked this question, and we think the answer is a great one to share with our community. […]
Summer is definitely coming and the recent increase in sunny days has people returning to their walking / hiking / running routines. Here’s a couple quick tips to help you readjust to increase activity and enjoy the full summer of Oregon’s awesomeness! […]
We love the monthly mastermind sessions with the Dream Team of personal trainers working at Hyatt Training. Our June session was especially fun as each trainer shared their system for creating smart programs for their clients, as well as their favorite two or three exercises to deliver maximum benefit to their clients. […]
Last month, DEXA scan visited Hyatt Training. Many of us got scanned and now have important metrics in hand that will help us to track out goals. Visceral fat is one of the measurements included in the scan, and it can be especially harmful to overall health. Check out this tip from personal trainer Megan Abernathy about ways to help reduce your visceral fat. […]
The truth is, you can workout until you are blue in the face, but if you ignore your nutrition, you’re not optimizing your health. Nutrition can have a big effect on not only your health, but also overall quality of life. With conflicting information online and new trends and diets popping up every week, it can feel overwhelming to just get on the right track. Learning how to properly fuel your body doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few quick tips to get you started on getting your nutrition dialed in. […]
The truth is, just because you don’t measure it, doesn’t mean it isn’t true. For years, I glazed over the fact that my husband measured peoples body fat professionally. Surely I didn’t need that…. Right? Wrong. […]
‘Tis the season for roadblocks and detours to your nutrition plan popping up EVERYWHERE you turn. Stay the course with this tip from Yoga instructor Lee Carson, during the holidays and always. […]