We've always believed that working out with a partner is a great way to increase your accountability. Partners force you to work out harder, longer, and even help you get out of bed. Now that we started offering online and virtual personal training sessions, your partner may be your roommate or your significant other! With […]
During the shutdown, you can do many of the movements you do in the studio. A few pieces of equipment like cardio equipment, cable machines, and weight racks are a bit harder to replicate at home. The easiest way to increase the difficulty of an exercise is to increase the volume by adding more repetitions […]
Coach Noam was recently featured in an article at Self regarding the benefits of incorporating an ab roller into your quartine or virtual training routine. The ab roller which may look like a medieval torture device is a wheel with two handles on the sides that works your core to as you roll it forward and […]
Full-body dumbell exercises allow you to maximize your workout time and sculpt lean and functional muscle. "In real life, you use your full body to do things like carry groceries or lift furniture, so your training should reflect that," says Henry Halse, head trainer at TS Fitness in New York City. "Full-body exercises are your best bet […]
When you're working out in a small apartment in New York City, you and your muscles may feel a bit cramped. Before and after your virtual work out, you should probably take some time to roll out with a foam roller. Foam rolling is an effective practice you can add to your warm-up or cool […]
Coach Noam Tamir put together a beginner ab workout that’s great for cyclists (or just about anyone) that is new to strength training for bicycling magazine. This workout can be done anywhere, even in your small New York City apartment. "These exercises lend themselves well to beginners because the positions are not advanced, but they […]
With virtual personal training becoming a huge trend due to the pandemic, setting up your home for a personalized workout is key for a great experience. Our coaches have become experts in providing virtual training from our studio and homes in New York City. We currently have 80+ clients doing sessions with us and over […]
How Much Protein Do You Need? Giving yourself a daily target for your protein intake is helpful. However, it’s difficult to give one blanket protein recommendation to everyone. In this article we’ll give you a general guideline, then we’ll talk about things that cause your protein needs to change. If you’re reading this article, chances […]
Are your kids going crazy in lockdown? We've been offering virtual training meant for just kids. If you cannot make one of our virtual sessions, check out this article that features Coach Noam. "No school, no playing with friends and no traveling means not as much daily movement and decreased mental stimulation," Noam Tamir, a New […]
What Does Stretching Do? You have little things in your muscles called muscle spindle fiber. They tell your brain how long your muscle is. If your muscle stretches too far, your muscle spindle fiber tells the brain, and the brain tells the muscle to contract (tighten). The goal of stretching is to convince the brain […]
How To Order Compound Exercises There are many benefits of incorporating compound exercises into your routine. More efficient workouts Getting stronger Building muscle It seems like a no-brainer that you should add these exercises to your program. Our fitness trainers have already done that for you with your workouts at TS Fitness. However, if you […]
We have always been taught that breakfast is so important, but is it?
Contrary to popular belief, you can actively lift weights and still build muscle mass without eating meat.
I was asked a few months ago to make BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) for TS Fitness.
For the past five years, H.I.I.T has become exceedingly popular, and this year ranks 3 on American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) list of 2019 trends. H.I.I.T stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. At first glance, HIIT can seem a bit intimidating so we put together a few tips for H.I.I.T newcomers. H.I.I.T is a form of interval training that alternates periods of exercise with less-intense recovery periods. H.I.I.T is based on being able to push yourself to a high intensity followed by rest so that you can repeat that intensity again. Not only is interval training a great way to torch calories quickly, but it also helps you to continue burning more calories after the workout than a regular cardio workout. The variety of movements also keeps many people challenged and engaged.
Since when did it get so dark? We haven't even reset our clocks yet for Day Light Savings, yet the morning feels like midnight.With the threat of the winter blues upon us, what can we can do to stay positive and motivated to work out even if we need a flashlight to get dressed in the morning?
What The Hell Is the Speed Ladder For?One of our favorite pieces of equipment in the gym is the speed ladder. It’s so simple but so effective.We use the speed ladder not to just improve your dance moves or bring you back to your hopscotch days but to help you develop a variety of skills.
Sometimes you only have 9 minutes to spare between running errands, sitting on conference calls, or getting dinner in of the oven. Coach Henry put this total-body workout that will suffice when you’re in a time crunch.When you’re pressed for time, quick bodyweight workouts are useful. Any amount of exercise is far better than doing nothing. Bodyweight workouts also provide your body a much-needed break from weight training, which can beat up your joints and lead to overuse injuries.
Managing stress in your life is a great way to improve your overall health but we know that is easier said than done of course!
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that you do 60 to 90 minutes of exercise 5 days per week for weight loss. This equals between 300 to 450 minutes of exercise per week.
We know that doing push-ups can be an intimidating challenge at first, but you can improve by working through a series of progression. Instead of just jumping into a classic push-up, we start on an incline using a box or even a coach. We then move to negative push-ups before finally incorporating a longer hold Check out these three short videos that will get you in champion shape in no time.
Though you may not see our coaches banging our reps while you’re in the studio, every member of our team is dedicated to practicing what they preach: consistent work to get the fitness results that they want. To get better understanding of how hard our coaches train to stay fit, Coach Henry shared his workout routine and nutrition program.
On the 14th of February every year, people across the country exchange flowers, cards, or make grand romantic gestures involving running through airports with oversized stuff bears. Why go through all that hassle when you can simply crush some heart pounding exercises, torch a bunch calories, and release those feel good endorphins to set the mood.We’ve put together a few of our favorite exercises that you can do with your partner, friend, roommate, or Seamless delivery guy. right at home. We recommend working through the routine of 3 sets of 10 reps.
Strength training is not just about losing weight but making long term changes to improve your health and fitness level. If you focus on just the digits on the scale, you may miss the other benefits of your training program. Your weight doesn’t tell you the whole story behind your fitness journey.Here are 4 ways to know that your hard work is paying off.
Many athletes believe that the only way to increase the difficulty of their weight routine is to simply increase the pounds that they are putting up. Though stacking more plates to your bar will obviously make the exercise harder, you will be missing out on other ways to improve your progression, such as your balance and stability.
As professionals in the fitness industry, we love to stay current with the happenings in the industry. We wanted to share with you some of the articles and books that TS team has been reading lately. As part of our dedication to continuing education, we select books together to foster conversation and discussion. We actually include related readings as part of our Monday Meetings! Let us know if you have any recommendations; we are always looking to learn something new.
With the New Year, lots of women are heading to the gym to start 2019 off healthy. With so many fitness options, it leaves many just walking on the treadmill or just doing cardio based classes because they are unsure about what weight training may do to their body.TS Fitness Coach Rachel shares her perspective on clearing up three of the most common misconceptions about strength training for women. Though we hear many of these concerns from women, most principals also apply to men!
At TS, we pride ourselves on staying on top of what is happening in the industry, whether it is putting new proven methods into action with our own twist or learning from the best in the business by attending conferences with our peers, We searched our favorite fitness industry publications, influencers, and fitness organizations for this year’s trends. These are are the trends that we are most excited about!
Welcome to 2019! As begin another year, we have the momentum and enthusiasm to make positive changes in our lives. Though buying a new calendar may signal this chance annual we also are lucky to be able to decide to make these changes each and every day. Each day you can wake up and decide what you want to accomplish. It can seem like a daunting task at first--where to start? We recommend creating a specific goal and a detailed plan to get you there. What is your goal for 2019 regarding health and fitness and how are you going to seize this opportunity to begin anew?