Ozempic and Muscle Loss: How Strength Training Can Help Fight Frailty
In recent years, Ozempic (semaglutide) has gained widespread attention as a revolutionary medication for managing type 2 diabetes and aiding in weight loss. While it offers significant benefits, especially for those struggling with obesity, there’s an important consideration that many are unaware of: Ozempic can contribute to muscle loss, which may lead to frailty as you age. In this article, we’ll explore how Ozempic’s potential impact on muscle mass can lead to frailty and how a strength training program with a personal trainer can be a crucial part of preventing
8 Ways Personal Training Slows The Aging Process
As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes. Muscles become weaker, joints stiffer, and balance more precarious. While this can sometimes feel like an inevitable part of the aging process, it doesn't have to be. Personal training can play a key role in not only helping us maintain mobility but also improving it as we get older. Whether you're looking to reduce pain, improve flexibility, or simply move more freely, personal training can provide the structure, guidance, and motivation needed to achieve your goals. Here's how: 1. Strengthens Muscles and Bones A
Why Private Training is the Smartest Way to Reach Your Fitness Goals
If you're serious about your health and wellness, there's a better way to train. At The Summit, we believe that reaching your fitness goals isn’t just about showing up to the gym—it’s about doing the right work with the right guidance. That’s where private fitness comes in. Whether you're looking to lose fat, gain muscle, recover from injury, or just feel more energized in your day-to-day life, working with a private trainer is the most efficient and personalized path forward. With boutique gym locations in Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, we specialize
What Are the Benefits to Using a Personal Trainer
At The Summit Fitness Studio, we’ve helped dozens of clients make the transformation they’ve always wanted. A healthier body, a more energetic lifestyle, and a more positive outlook are all best achieved through thorough training and comprehensive nutrition at our gym in Philadelphia. However, what is the benefit of doing it through a personal trainer compared to doing it on your own? Training plans like strength training, are built to your needs and progress. This means that you’re always losing weight and gaining muscle without losing momentum, but without pushing yourself
How To Choose A Personal Trainer
Personal trainers and their clients have a close, intimate relationship. For this reason, it’s vital to get your choice of personal trainer right. Take a look at some of these tips on how to choose a personal trainer. Investigate Their Qualifications - Do They Line Up with Your Needs? Personal trainers all have varying qualifications. If you’re just looking to get fit, lose weight, or build muscle, then a personal trainer with basic training may suffice. However, if you’re working through an injury, have special requirements, or need advanced training then you’ll need
4 FITNESS MISTAKES THAT LEAD TO INJURY
Nothing will put a hold on your fitness progress like a sudden injury. A new injury could rear its ugly head if you’ve been neglecting stretching before or after each workout or if you’re using poor form. There are a number of different fitness mistakes people make that can lead to injury, and in this blog, we’ll share some of the most common ones we see as personal trainers, so you can avoid these mistakes and stay healthy as you work to reach your fitness goals. MISTAKE #1: DOING TOO MUCH