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What is Functional Training?

September 3, 2021
Jess Martin
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In order to perform most sports and physical activities, you need a base level of fitness. Whether you play soccer or basketball or you are training for a marathon, it is an essential component of any … Read More

Creating workouts that are personalized to your body

August 27, 2021
Jess Martin
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Everyone has their own journey in life, it usually consists of ups and downs. If you are like me, when you are “up” you feel strong, confident and healthy! When you’re “down” you feel weak, … Read More

The benefits of using a tempo in your workouts

August 20, 2021
Jess Martin
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High Intensity Training (HIT) is a method of training that focuses on slow, quality movements. At Muscles in Motion, your trainer creates a full body routine that includes approximately 8-12 exercises.

Each exercise that you … Read More

Does the order of exercises matter?

August 13, 2021
Jess Martin
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When completing a resistance training session, it is typically best for the sequencing to first focus on large muscles and complex exercises and then progress down to smaller muscle groups and isolated exercises.

Your bigger muscle groups are your hamstrings, … Read More

The truth: how quality sleep affects your workouts.

August 6, 2021
Jess Martin
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The better rested you are, the better your mind and body function — and that includes at the gym.

Adequate sleep has been proved to help motivate people to stick to their exercise plans and work out the … Read More

Keeping your muscles under tension while lifting weights.

July 30, 2021
Jess Martin
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The significance of knowing the amount of time your muscles spend under tension in your workout.

Tracking your time during each exercise is more accurate than simply reaching a specific set of reps. Being accurate will help … Read More

Proper Breathing is essential during your workout!

July 23, 2021
Jess Martin
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Think of breathing as part of good form during your workout. 

Why does it matter?

Using proper breathing techniques ensure adequate amounts of oxygen and iron are getting to your blood, muscles and brain. 

The … Read More

How much exercise is enough?

July 16, 2021
Jess Martin
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The Basic Overview.

Your workout should consist of full body exercises that are intense enough to reach momentary muscular failure. You should work hard and intensionally in the gym, be mindful of post-workout nutrition and allow … Read More

How To Optimize Your Mindset For Fitness Success

July 9, 2021
Jess Martin
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Aim for Consistency over Perfection.

When it comes to health and fitness, consistency always wins.Remember, each exercise is its own event! Take it one step at a time- breathe, focus on your form and be … Read More

Is your body able to complete physical activities the way you’d like?

July 2, 2021
Jess Martin
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Physical activity is any movement carried out by the muscles that require energy.Examples of physical activity include; gardening, cutting the grass, dancing, playing a sport for fun, etc. It’s important to add physical activity every … Read More

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