Powerfit Articles
Our Powerfit trainers believe in spreading the knowledge. Here are our latest articles on Fitness, Nutrition, Mind & Body, Competition, and a whole host of health relatved topics. We hope you enjoy. Thanks!
Five stages of change and motivational readiness
It is essential to lead a healthy lifestyle. Leading a healthy lifestyle allows us to enjoy the things that we love in life. So what stops us from getting there. Understanding the stages of motivational rediness will help you push yourself to stage five……
Read moreClient Testimonials
“I met Todd weighing 257 pounds. My goal was to be in shape for my 52nd birthday. I was having trouble with my health. I knew it was caused by stress, a lack of exercise and a poor diet. I also knew that a trainer would kick my butt into shape. Today I weigh 180 [...]
Read moreTake Care of Your Body . . . It’s the Only Place You Have to Live!
By Trainer Todd
Don’t take your body for granted – it’s the only one you get. Exercising, eating right and taking care of your body is something we should all focus on . . . everyday! Your body is one of the most valuable resources you have. There is not much you do without it. Our bodies [...]
Client Testimonials-Abe Munayer
“Trainer Abe Munayer is really good at what he does. Not only has he helped me drop 80 pounds in 3 months but with his coaching and great knowledge of nutrition I’ve been able to make a lasting lifestyle change and gain an education on health and fitness. When you train with Abe you [...]
Read moreFitness – A Way of Life
Exercising regularly is one of the best things you can do for your health; even small amounts of activity can provide benefits such as lower stress levels, improved sleep, and a lower risk of many chronic disease. However, over 50% of people who start an exercise program quit within 3-6 months. Quitting an exercise program [...]
Read moreThe Core Issue
By Trainer Todd Gilchrist
Core training is about so much more than developing six-pack abs. In reality, six-pack abs are made in the kitchen more than in the gym, but that’s an article for another time. Here I’ll focus more on why it is important to train your core and give you four keys to building [...]
The five secrets to fitness
In my life I’ve witnessed first hand the incredible power that one can have when they embrace health and fitness as a lifestyle. Many years ago I discovered this power for myself. Surrendering to health and fitness as a way of life empowered me to take complete control of my life and [...]
Read moreHow much cardio should I do to lose weight?
I’ve been asked this question hundreds of times over the years so it doesn’t surprise me that I am being asked this one again. How much cardio should I do to lose weight?
The answer is almost none.
You’re probably really confused now, aren’t you? Well, let me explain. First off when most people [...]
If the shoe fits, should you buy it?
Most of us walk into a sports store to look for a new pair of athletic shoes, but are quickly overwhelmed by the vast selection.
Maybe you pick a new pair of shoes based on color or style, maybe you have a favorite brand, or maybe the trainer at your gym has a pair so [...]
5 Tips to Get Energized!
By Trainer Todd Gilchrist
As a fitness professional people often ask me what they can do to increase their energy levels so they can make it through their long, stressful days and still have energy to workout.
To answer this question I looked at my life to see what I do in order to maintain adequate amounts [...]
