“Toning” isn’t a real physiological process — and chasing it distracts from the real reasons to strength train. Here’s what the research says strength training actually does for your muscles, bones, and brain.
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Your Resting Heart Rate Is Telling You S...
Checking your resting heart rate once doesn’t tell you much — it’s the trend that matters. Here’s what a rising resting heart rate means, why stress and fitness both play a role, and why heart rate recovery might be the number you should really be watching.
Can You Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the...
New research is challenging the old “bulk or cut” rule — here’s what the science actually says about building muscle and losing fat at the same time, and what it takes to make it work.
The Problem With Eating Clean
Everyone says to eat clean — but ask ten people what that means and you’ll get ten different answers. Here’s why the phrase is doing more harm than good, and what to actually focus on for sustainable nutrition results.
Why Real Fitness Goes Beyond the Weight ...
Most people think exercise means machines and isolated muscles. At San Diego Premier Training, we see it completely differently. Real fitness trains your brain, balance, connective tissue, mobility, power, core, and more — all working together. Here’s a breakdown of every component we build into every session.
Why Most People Quit After 3 Weeks And H...
Most people start strong — and then week three hits. The motivation fades, progress feels invisible, and life gets in the way. But quitting isn’t inevitable. Here’s exactly why the 3-week wall happens and the proven strategies to push right through it — for good.
Why Strength Training Matters More Than ...
For many years, people believed that cardio was the answer for healthy living and healthy aging. Now of course cardio is a foundational element to your training program. Improving/maintaining your cardiorespiratory endurance is one of the keys to longevity. But more research is showing just how important strength training is, especially as we get older. […]
Cardio or Strength First?
More Important Than Strength Training
How Exercise Can Effect Your Blood Work
Getting regular bloodwork is important. But if you exercise before hand it might be off. Learn what markers are effected by working out.