Working in the fitness industry requires continuing education about the latest innovative techniques and trends, but knowing the fundamentals of fitness programming and instructing is an absolute must as well. As the fitness and health industry continues to change and evolve, hundreds of new fitness ‘experts’ are emerging everywhere. In fact, with the assistance of […]
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Get Fit This Fall with Maria Pontillo’s Virtual Training Program!
September 22nd marks the first official day of fall, and with the kids already back in school , many of you may be finding yourself extra busy with work and even leisure activities (I’m talking to all of you football fans out there!). This is the time of the year when it can be really […]
6 Reasons to Dance Your Heart Out!
Music is one of the biggest sources of energy and motivation for humans regardless of their ethnicity, religion, background or culture. People across the world use music as an outlet to relieve stress, escape to a happier reality, increase positive energy and even kick back and relax with loved ones. Upbeat music in particular offers […]
Diversify your Workout Routine to Incorporate the 5 Components of Fitness
It’s that time of year where a new season is upon us and staying on a strict workout regimen can be a hassle. A busy lifestyle combined with the holidays can interfere with sticking to a weekly workout routine. I always tell my clients to treat working out as a job. If you are held […]
Physical Therapy: Misconceptions Versus The Truth
When people hear the term physical therapy, they usually automatically think about massages. Although massage therapy is one method that licensed physical therapists incorporate into their practice, it’s disappointing to hear people compare the two professions as the same. Physical therapists study the field over the course of 7 years earning a Doctorate, while massage […]
The Truth About 6 Common Food Myths
The Internet has given people across the world convenient access to information and knowledge — unfortunately, a lot of that information is misleading, especially regarding health and food topics. False nutritional, fitness and health information is believed by the masses in part because of billion dollar advertising campaigns and deceitful food labeling. Calculated marketing ploys […]
8 Ways to Fight a Sitting Habit that is Diminishing Your Health
Did you know that sitting most of your life is bad for your health? Do you realize how much you sit every day? Think about it: Most of us go to work for eight hours a day and sit all day long (many of us sit AND eat, which is even worse). We drive to […]
8 Ways to Fight a Sitting Habit that is Diminishing Your Health
Did you know that sitting most of your life is bad for your health? Do you realize how much you sit every day? Think about it: Most of us go to work for eight hours a day and sit all day long (many of us sit AND eat, which is even worse). We drive to […]
Fitness First With The Fifty Fit Formula
Short on time and money but know you need to make some serious health changes? Have you reached a plateau and not feeling challenged by your workout routines anymore? No problem, I can help you! Try spicing up your workout regimen with my customized Fifty Fit Formula. Not only does this intense total-body workout routine […]
Fitness First With The Fifty Fit Formula
Short on time and money but know you need to make some serious health changes? Have you reached a plateau and not feeling challenged by your workout routines anymore? No problem, I can help you! Try spicing up your workout regimen with my customized Fifty Fit Formula. Not only does this intense total-body workout routine […]
