Exercising regularly is the easiest way to improve both your body and mind. Whether strength training, running, stretching or playing a sport, exercise can reduce your risk for serious physical and mental health problems. Moving your body can boost your energy level and mood, relieve stress, even ease anxiety and depression symptoms—and you don’t have to work out hard to reap the benefits! There’s a lot of different ways to exercise that cater to all ages and physical abilities—find the exercises you enjoy and stick to them. Personal trainers know that making time for exercise is not always the easiest... View Article
Hello everyone! I’m so excited to share with you some information about the brand new location for Pamela Young Fitness. This was a big milestone for us, one I had not initially planned for right away, but when the opportunity presented itself for me to purchase my own building, I couldn’t pass it up. First, let me give you a little bit of background about myself and how I got to this point. As you all know, I have a deeply held passion for health and fitness, and I’ve been working as a full-time personal trainer for more than 15... View Article
For many people who are actively trying to burn fat and maintain lean muscle, their first instinct is to hit the treadmill and start logging miles. Steady-state running is a great way to exercise—it can build stamina and improve cardiovascular health—but it doesn’t always produce the weight loss results you might expect. Instead, another method of fat burning is becoming increasingly popular in gyms across the country. This method is high-intensity interval training, or HIIT. Rather than running or doing another exercise at a steady pace, HIIT gets your blood pumping harder with more intense bursts of training and has... View Article
Joining a gym is a big commitment, and one that can be a bit intimidating if you are new to the gym atmosphere. Considering the money you’ll be paying for a membership, it’s important to make an informed decision before you sign up. The biggest goal you have should be finding a gym in Phoenix, AZ that fits your personal health goals and needs. Perhaps you’re trying to lose weight. Maybe you’re rehabilitating after an injury, or are looking to boost your athletic performance for a certain sport. Whatever your goals, make sure you find a facility that has all... View Article
