2010 NEWSLETTERS
Number 5: Vol 13June 2010T2BB members recognized
Number 5: Vol 12April 2010New Offering for T2BB
Number 5: Vol 11January 2010 :Winter Group Training
2009 NEWSLETTERS
Number 4: Vol 10October 2009 :The T2BB Kinetic Chain
Number 4: Vol 9June 2009 : Summer Training Specials
2008 NEWSLETTERS
Number 3: Vol 88th Edition July 2008: A Work in Progress
Number 3: Vol 7April 2008: New Training Facility
2007 NEWSLETTERS
Number 2: Vol 6November 2007: Holiday Issue! Lots of Pictures!
Number 2: Vol 5August 2007: Beyond Broccoli talks about Detoxing
Number 2: Vol 4May 2007: New Website: trainingtobebalanced.net
Written By Augustine Hernandez Jr.
April 5, 2011 Find workout success with exercise partnerKeep track of your progress in all aspects of lifestyle!
February 9, 2011 Your bathroom scale isn't be all, end allThe scale tells very little and now I have proof!
December 15, 2010 DAMP, Don't stretch before your ski runs!Training To Be Balanced has replaced the word "warm up" with DAMP
November 17, 2010 Good Posture Readies Your Body for ActionHow does one have good posture?
October 20, 2010 Prepare for slopes by working hamstringssStrengthen hamstrings with curls and leave the quads alone!
September 22, 2010 Prep for skiing by working lots of musclesA recent article on fat loss and cardiovascular training is appropriate to present now as many start to manage your training program.
August 8, 2010 Stretch, maintain fitness on long road tripsWhether on vacation or traveling for business, you don't see high capacity in gyms or fitness studios.
July, 28 2010 Funny shoes for me? Best sport for a kid?I have seen many people with the new Vibram Five Finger running shoes, they say it's the closest thing to running barefoot.
June 4, 2010 Train like Schwarzenegger? Fahgedd about itFor most of us, understanding what works for the average person will generally yield far greater rewards than focusing on what works for the few.
June 30, 2010 Keep core stiff to maximize training timeThe core, more often than not, fnctions to prevent motion rather than initiating it, which is contary to the approaches that many trainers employ in designing exercise for their clients.
May 5, 2010 Train 3 weeks indoors to ready for summerClick to view a three week program for outdoors activities as summer appoarches. These exercises can also be used anytime during the year!
April 7, 2010 What type of training really burns fat?The traditional training of cardio to burn fat no longer works. The dogma of the “fat training zone” is based on fautly math that has beeen misinterpreted. Find out what needs to be done for ultimate weight loss.
March 10, 2010 Exercise more intensely to burn off body fatNew types of training for the 21st century are in order.
February 10, 2010Eat less, rest more to help burn fat, keep fit Try not focus on just losing weight, instead, create a performance goal. Simplepoints to eating habits are to ensure your output is more than you input, eat fiveto eight meals a day, and avoid overeating.
January 13, 2010 Drop the paper and give me 5 squats – now Everyone likes to routine but the reality is that routine rarely occurs. Avoidwaiting until you have the perfect time to workout and just do it now becausesomething is always better than nothing in exercise.
December 16, 2009No Excuses: Start your training right nowStop making excuses to why you should not train. Everyone wants routine butchaos will always disrupt, so train with the attitude that something is better than nothing.
November 18, 2009 Warm up first with movement preparationDynamic warm up should occur before you are about to embark in a sportactivity that demands moderate to high movement. Static stretching before a sport activity tires the muscle out and will not allow full potential.
October 21, 2009Winter not all about the quadsCore strength and injury prevention training for winter sports: its not all aboutthe quads.
September 23, 2009 Strength of Core curial for mothers Core pillar strength occurs before, during, and after pregnancy. Allow the body to recovery after conclusion of breast-feeding if a second child is in the future.
August 26, 2009Kids, to excel in your sport, play severalStudent athletes diversification: participation in multiple sports provides for better overall performance, increased longevity in physical activity, and reduced risk of injury in youth.
July 29, 2009Use poles, stretch, slow down to save knees It is important to protect knees during outdoor endurance sport activities. Byusing hiking poles during hiking and static stretching the hips will keep knees strong and resistance to injury.
July 1, 2009Mix up hiking style to enhance performanceEnergy System Development: Hiking tips to enhance outdoor sports performance.
June 3, 2009Don’t neglect core during summer sportsInside or out, maintain strong core for better overall summer sports performance.
May 6, 2009Jumping rope provides fun, cheap workoutJump rope: An all-around great (and cheap) workout for all ages (sizes and shapes).
April 8, 2009Runners: Attend to form to prevent injuryIntegrated movement, biomechanics, body awareness, and core stability: less running injuries and more efficient energy expenditure.
March 11, 2009Less is often more for endurance athletesFunctional movement and variety: its not about how much you train, but how well you train.
February 11, 2009Right moves get post-baby bodies in shapeIncorporating your child into exercises and doing what you can, when you can is a great way to incorporate exercise after pregnancy, (‘something is better than nothing’).
January 7, 2009 Simple exercises can help pregnant womenEstablishing and maintaining the core, stretching, and ‘progressive digression’ can help to maintain fitness and decrease fatigue during pregnancy.
December 10, 2008Focus on maintaining fitness while pregnantMinimize overall losses and adjust thinking about what fitness is duringpregnancy: pelvic floor exercises, stretching, and swimming offer safe options.
November 12, 2008Paper catching up on stretching researchStart your workout right: Dynamic stretching and movement prep activatemuscles for a better ‘warm up’.
October 15, 2008Prep for Ski Performance by DiversifyingDiversify ski prep training to increase levels of endurance, anaerobic powerand/or muscular endurance. Whichever your winter sport prevails, crosstraining will prepare for all winter conditions.
September 17, 2008Try training the move, not the body partBodies designed to function as a connected system: Balance, strength,flexibility, agility and power.
August 20, 2008Rotation strength key for swimming, golfStabilization and rotation key to trunk muscle strength and backinjury prevention.
July 23, 2008Enhance Outdoor Fun by Maintaining PowerEnhance outdoor fun by maintaining power.
June 25, 2008Forget Going For the Burn and Go For the ResultsWe as a fitness society still workout to feel the burn. Working out onemuscle group only to feel the burn hinders that muscle group fromworking optimally in any sport activity.
May 28, 2008Warm Up, Stand Tall to Hit the Road RunningRunning form, shin splints, flexibility and movement prep before/afterrunning are just a few important concepts that go into a simple run.
April 30, 2008Lift, Stretch, Aerobicize to Counteract AgingThe aging human body is highly resilient in its capacity to cope andadapt to high-intensity resistance training. Learn ways to stay young.
April 2, 2008It's Time to Power Up For Summer ActivitiesPower is just as important as strength. The different between the twogoes beyond just resistance training.
March 5, 2008Pack a Fitness Attitude for Business TravelExercise examples are given to maintain current training levels whilebusiness travel rules your life.
February 6, 2008Stabilize Your Core 1st, Then Go For StrengthStability before mobility. Just doing crunches are not going to give youa strong core which is the foundation of all movement.
January 9, 2008 Make Specific Goals, Not Strict ResolutionsNew Year’s Resolutions should be changed to New Life Resolutions.Creating goals throughout the year instead of just at the beginning givesone a higher chance for success.