34.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes and 88 million people aged 18 or older have prediabetes. Luckily, diabetes is a metabolic disease. It responds very well to exercise therapy, since regular physical activity promotes a healthy metabolism.

Arthritis is considered to be a chronic condition, which means it is prolonged in duration, it does not resolve spontaneously and is rarely resolved completely. Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint. The two most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

If you're a person who is just starting an exercise program, the term VO2 Max might be new. If you’re a current or retired athlete, you probably already know it as an important number that reflects how efficient your cardiovascular system is.

You have most likely heard the term “high blood pressure” at least once in your life. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease. With over 600,000 Americans dying from cardiovascular disease every year, it is critical to understand the importance of your numbers and how they can be improved.

Your heart rate. You may remember learning how to find it gym class, but how much do you really know about it?

When most people consider beginning an exercise plan or diet, they usually do this in an effort to lose weight. However - although there is nothing wrong with losing a few extra pounds - it is important to remember that your weight is not your health.

I am an ACE certified Personal Trainer and an ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist. Both of these are extremely valuable to my industry and clients, but many people don’t know the difference.