At the end of every season I like to ask my athletes to reflect on the prior season of training and racing. Specifically, I like to ask a series of questions to get them thinking about everything that occurred during the course of the year. This review allows the athlete and me, as the coach, […]
Caleb Guest’s Year in review
Pairing Gym Philosophy with Personal Goals
A simple Google search will probably show you 5-10 gyms within a 5 mile radius from your home, but not all gyms are the same. Get to know the gym before you join—almost all offer a free trial. What you need to know: Gym philosophy is crucial. You need to know the philosophy of the […]
Stay healthy, get fit, enjoy life
Most of us have sustained an injury at some point- whether it was an acute injury like twisting an ankle on a curb, or a chronic injury such as low back pain- maybe caused by immobility or weight gain. We all understand an exercise program would benefit us, but do we: 1) try to design […]
Community: It’s more than group workouts
Joining a new gym can be intimidating, especially if you’re jumping into a group fitness class. Nobody wants to be the “new person” and feel like the entire group is watching them, questioning them, wondering what they’re doing here. In a world full of big box gyms, you can easily get lost in the shuffle […]
Believe in Yourself
We all understand the benefits of exercise, I don’t need to lecture you on the physiology of the body and why it’s important. What I am focusing on is why you should take a leap, believe in yourself, and make a change! Sure, you can do some workouts at home or join your nearest box […]
Bipedal Movement
What is bipedal movement and why is it so important? We as a society no longer move our bodies as we are meant to. A huge number of people spend the majority of our day in an office chair at a desk pecking away at a keyboard, then moving to our cars after work where […]
What is core training?
You often hear personal trainers or people at the gym say something along the lines of “keep your core tight” or “engage your core” while describing how to perform an exercise. But what does this mean? And what does it mean to use your core while performing specific exercises? With quite a bit of incorrect […]
Client Profile – Judith Murphy
We asked some of the Triplex family a little bit about their experience Training with us. Here is what Judy Murphy had to say. Judy Before Triplex Training/Judy After Triplex Training: What brought you to Triplex Training? I hit a weight loss plateau and needed some help. What was your fitness level/lifestyle before joining Triplex […]
4 qualities to look for in your next personal trainer
I’m fit, therefore I’m qualified? Today more than ever, individuals have options to improve their fitness. Between the traditional large box gyms, small boutique gyms, cycle studios, yoga studios, CrossFit, and many others, you should be able to find something you enjoy. While there are many options for facilities, there are even more options for […]
How much should I workout?
We get asked this question all the time, but it’s important for us to have a little background about you before we can make suggestions. There are three main questions that help us determine what will be the best routine for you. 1 – What is your fitness history and/or your current routine? Plenty of […]