Author Archives: Phil Verstraete

Thanksgiving Fitness

No, the title of the blog is NOT an oxymoron. It’s entirely possible to stay (more or less) focused on your fitness and still fully…

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8 Suggestions for Toned Legs

No matter what season it is, there’s always a reason to get outside. Whether it’s an unplanned hike, a vacation at the beach, or just…

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5 Exercise Tips to Beat the Heat

5 EXERCISE TIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT Summer doesn’t officially begin until the solstice in late June. But here in Atlanta, starting in mid-May, the…

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7 Steps to SPRING Into Fitness

Yes, I know that’s about as overused as a title can be for an April fitness blog post, but let’s talk about regeneration and renewal…

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A professional maintaining a fitness machine

The Premier Fitness Source Advantage

Preventive Maintenance Agreements (PMAs) for Home or Commercial Fitness Equipment Find peace of mind in equipment ownership You purchased your exercise equipment to help you…

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Woman working out on a machine and a man in the background using free weights

FREE WEIGHTS vs. MACHINES – Which to Use

I’m often asked which form of strength training is better, using free weights or machines. The answer is a very emphatic: “It depends”. I want…

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Coming Back After a Fitness Layoff

Coming Back After a Fitness Layoff OK – Maybe you’ve been away from your exercise routine for a while. Don’t beat yourself up, we’ve all…

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The Great Workout Dilemma: Home or Gym?

I’ve been asked many times; “Should I workout at home, or at the gym”. I’m tempted to simply answer; “Yes” and end the conversation there.…

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Five Components of Physical Fitness

If you’re reading this blog, you have at least a passing interest in physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. But what does it really mean to…

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Exercise and Weight Loss: An Inconvenient Truth

Exercise and Weight Loss: An Inconvenient Truth Please read this ENTIRE blog. Why? There is a lot of good news following this one potentially disturbing…

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