Interval Training: The Future of Cardio Conditioning

There has been much debate regarding whether or not interval (variable intensity) training is any more effective than the steady-state cardio approach that has been recommended for decades.   While the jury may still be out to some extent, there is compelling evidence that supports interval conditioning as a safe, effective, and highly-efficient method of exercise for people of all ages.  … [Read more...]

Slow-Motion Strength Training for Fast Fitness Results

Today, there is a tremendous amount of information, or more likely misinformation, regarding exercise, its benefits, and how it should be performed.  If you plan on beginning an exercise program or hope to finally get the most out of your current program, you must first start thinking more critically about what truly constitutes safe and effective exercise.  AFFL was established to provide the … [Read more...]

Need a Fitness Boost? Try Cardio Interval Training!

Interval training, sometimes called high-intensity interval training (HIIT), involves a variable combination of high and low intensity within a single workout session.  In the session, a higher intensity effort is followed by a lower intensity or “active recovery” period and then repeated.  This type of training is in contrast to the more familiar “steady state” exercise where the … [Read more...]

Diabetes: Preventing A Life-Altering Disease With Exercise & Nutrition Help From Neenah Area Personal Trainers

The Neenah area personal trainers at Appleton Fitness for Life, Inc. (AFFL) have found that many people still mistakenly think that diabetes is an entirely hereditary disease. Recent increases in the incidence of diabetes and in the incidences of the disease in young people show otherwise, however. Type 2 diabetes has steadily been on the rise across all age groups and the rise has been directly … [Read more...]

A Neenah Personal Training Expert Reports! Why Water is Crucial to Your Health

Neenah personal training experts know that as many as seventy-five percent of Americans aren’t drinking enough water. As most of us learned in school, our bodies are made up of nearly seventy percent water, so doesn’t it seem natural that we need to stock up on this most important element? In this article, we’ll learn why staying hydrated is so important to your health, the dangers of not … [Read more...]

A Neenah Personal Trainer Reports! Is Breakfast Necessary?

A Neenah Personal Trainer Writes… So, you’ve decided that you need to lose a few pounds, and the best way to lose weight is to decrease the amount of calories you consume, so you’re going to skip breakfast. After all, it’s only a few hours until lunchtime and you can get by with a cup of coffee, right? A Neenah personal trainer says…Wrong! Breakfast is arguably the most important meal … [Read more...]

Why Strength Training is Beneficial to Neenah Fitness

A Neenah Fitness Expert Reports! There’s a common misconception that muscle is heavier than fat, so why bother with strength training? The truth of the matter is a pound of muscle weighs exactly the same as a pound of fat. Muscle just happens to be leaner than fat and looks a whole lot better on the body. This isn’t the only reason to incorporate strength training into your Neenah fitness … [Read more...]

Getting Fit For Charity With Kimberly Personal Trainers

Kimberly personal trainers will tell you, training for a local charity event isn't just a great way to get involved; it's also a great way to get started on your fitness goals! There are a great many benefits to training for a local charity event, not the least of which is personal comfort and safety. At Appleton Fitness For Life, Inc. we are certain that we can help you achieve your health and … [Read more...]

Setting Fitness and Health Goals with a Kimberly Personal Training Expert

A Kimberly Personal Training Expert Reports! When most people start a new exercise program, they have an idea of what they want to accomplish. People start exercising for plenty of different reasons, from wanting to improve their overall health to meeting a specific goal. Knowing what you want to accomplish through your fitness routine can help you focus on your goal and have something to work … [Read more...]

Finish What You Started – Cut the Fat for Good with a Kimberly Personal Trainer!

A Kimberly Personal Trainer Reports! There’s no question about it - making the commitment to work off that extra fat is no easy task. Not only is it hard getting your new fitness program off the ground, but you’re sure to encounter pitfalls along the way. Don’t beat yourself up or quit when you meet an obstacle, jump over it! Staying motivated is the best way to ensure that you’ll meet … [Read more...]