Power, defined in this context, simply means the combination of strength and speed. And, while you may perform skills that are strength or speed based alone; it is the combination of these two components that produces power. A practical example of power might be two road cyclists racing and the one who is pushing the…

While the lunge may be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the lower body, it is probably one of the most poorly understood and performed exercises in homes and health clubs around the world.  Therefore, in this month’s Lakewood Fitness newsletter, we will highlight some of the basic biomechanical information regarding this complex exercise in the…

Fascia is the soft tissue segment of connective tissue that protects and supports many of the body’s structures (i.e., muscle) and this soft tissue may be restricted by overuse, trauma, and sedentary behaviors. This may lead to compression and compacting, dehydration and create limited blood flow within the fascia and muscle, resulting in discomfort and…

When a client pulls me aside after a class or personal training session and shares the fantastic news that they have attained one of their major goals, which was to reduce or eliminate their blood pressure medication, due to their fitness program; that spells health/fitness success, for both of us. In this life, regardless of…

There is a significant difference between compensation and modification when applied to exercise performance. Compensation usually refers to “breaking form” during the execution of an exercise (i.e., momentum use, not achieving a full range of motion/line of pull, rocking/leaning the body, or not maintaining a neutral spine, etc.). Not only does this compensated movement potentially…

Every day is different, and consequently, so are our bodies and minds.  However, it is possible to create joyful workouts throughout the year by following these twelve tips to guide you. Each tip is designed to be applied to a specific month of the year, for this coming year of 2026 and beyond.  As always,…

The months of November and December are chock full of parties, friends, family, Thanksgiving and Holiday festivities which are an integral part of our lives. It is also a time for reflection and gratitude. Of course, we are grateful for our families, friends, careers, businesses that make our local community livable and enjoyable and countless…

It all matters!  Every step you take, every revolution of your pedals, every mile you cover, every repetition you perform, every calorie you expend and every time you carve out the time to train, it counts.  And, more importantly, since you are the only one that can actually perform the work, you get to receive…

Mastering each exercise, you execute is tantamount when performing an exercise program. Before you may progress safely and effectively, you must have mastered the fundamental aspects of each exercise. We will utilize pushups as an example this month to emphasize the “master it—then progress” principle. Following this example, which may be applied to most any…

Organization of your fitness lifestyle may lead to improved outcomes, particularly over the long term. And organization means more than just knowing which days and times you will dedicate to your exercise program. While that is an important aspect of organization because you must know when you will exercise in order to actually get it…