March 23rd, 2023 by Mark Samara

Part two: 6-10 of 15 “Salt and Pepper” Techniques for Strength and Muscle Growth

A reminder of 1-5 of 15 Drop sets Mechanical Drop Set Rest pause Band Assist Band Resisted 6-10 of 15 “Salt and Pepper” Techniques for Strength and Muscle Growth 6) Tempo change Many lifters become married to the 1010 tempo (one count up, one count down, video).  Some will occasionally throw in a slow eccentric […]

March 23rd, 2023 by Mark Samara

Part one: 1-5 of 15 “Salt and Pepper” Techniques for Strength and Muscle Growth

Everyone who’s worked with weights is familiar with a straight set and rep scheme. You pick an exercise, choose a weight, and do the prescribed number of reps. This type of training can get you very far. It took me from a weightlifting newbie to winning my first few fitness competitions. But after a while, […]

January 30th, 2023 by Mark Samara

8 Ways To Perk Yourself Up During The Day

It’s 3PM.  Lunchtime is long gone.  Your eyes are starting to glaze over.  You feel antsy, yet tired.  It’s becoming difficult to concentrate on your work and productivity is plummeting.  There’s still work to be done, but you just can’t muster the energy to perform your best.  What do you do? Fear not!  There  are […]

January 18th, 2023 by Mark Samara

An Elegant Solution for Robust Health and Well Being

What’s the best exercise to stay healthy?   A few months back I was standing in the never ending line at the bank.  I struck up a conversation with the friendly security guy.  Our talk turned towards fitness and training (as it not-so-coincidentally does quite often in my life).  He was a fairly fit gent at […]

December 27th, 2022 by Mark Samara

My Self Imposed Curfew for High Quality Sleep

My self imposed curfew for high quality sleep A short time ago I noticed that I was lacking my normal ‘pep in my step’ each morning.  It had been a gradual occurrence, but after some time became impossible to ignore.  In an ongoing quest to feel my very best each day I proceeded with some […]

January 25th, 2022 by Kim Garcia

Graduate Highlight: Freddylive Fitness!

Welcome to the American Academy of Personal Training’s Graduate Spotlight! Meet Freddy Gonzalez owner of Freddylive Fitness! Freddylive Fitness is a community centered, high-intensity interval training studio in Winchester, MA. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Freddylive Fitness offers small bootcamp classes and one-on-one personal training. How did AAPT impact your fitness journey? The […]

April 30th, 2021 by Kim Garcia

Why Your Diet is just as Important as Your Fitness

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You have probably heard the saying “you cannot out workout a bad diet” before. It is generally true that most of us cannot outwork a bad diet unless aside from those who were born genetically great athletes. Unfortunately, most of us are the former, and what we eat matters more than how or how much […]

April 30th, 2021 by Kim Garcia

What are the Benefits of Protein Shakes?

Man preparing Protein Shake

Protein is important. Protein helps our bodies function on a daily basis and help our bodies repair cells and create new ones. Protein helps everyone of all ages to stay strong, grow, develop and maintain their body. Protein shakes are a great way to get your protein intake and are easy to make! Protein shakes […]

March 30th, 2021 by Kim Garcia

5 Tips On How to Get in Shape this Summer

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The calendar is about to flip to April and Summer is just around the corner. Come Summer time, everyone wants a “Summer beach body”, but many do not know how to attain one. If you would like a “beach body” just before summer commences, you have come to the right place. You still have plenty […]

March 29th, 2021 by Kim Garcia

What are the Benefits of Being a Personal Trainer?

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If you have a passion for working out, why not help others while doing and sharing what you love? Every time personal trainers help others motivate themselves and achieve their fitness goals, personal trainers learn more about themselves and grow and individuals. There are many benefits that come with being a personal trainer and if […]