Peter Jackson

ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 12, 2012 /

Enjoy private sessions with your trainer, all customized to your needs. Sessions are 30 or 45 minutes (plus cardio warm-up), depending on your goals and can be scheduled Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Program includes nutrition counseling and monthly body fat checks and progress evaluations
COUPLES TRAINING

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 11, 2012 /

Share a one-hour workout with your spouse, partner or friend and enjoy cost savings while benefiting from personal attention. Have fun while getting fit! Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Program includes nutrition counseling and monthly body fat checks and progress evaluations.
IS CARDIO BETTER THAN WEIGHT TRAINING TO BURN BODY FAT?

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 10, 2012 /

Q: Solve an argument I’m having with my gym buddy. He says lifting weights leads to bigger muscles which speed up the body’s metabolism and burns fat. I say cardio is the best way to burn fat. Who’s right? A: You are technically correct – but let’s put this in...
WHAT TYPE OF PROTEIN IS BEST?

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 10, 2012 /

Q: Should I be taking a protein supplement to build muscle? Is whey protein better than casein protein? A: Protein doesn’t build muscle directly: strength training using heavy weights and resistance exercises are responsible for muscle growth. Consuming protein alone, in the absence of weight training, will not result in...
GLUCOMANNAN: MAGIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT?

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 10, 2012 /

Q: Have you heard of a supplement called glucomannan that’s supposed to help you lose weight? – John R., Pompano Bch. A: Glucomannan has been getting a lot of attention since national talk show celebrity Dr. Oz gave it his stamp of approval as an appetite suppressant. Derived from the...
BUILDING YOUR BACK: GRIP VS. CLOSE GRIP

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 10, 2012 /

Q: Should I be doing wide-grip or close-grip movements to build the muscles in my back? A: You should be doing both because your grip (wide versus close) together with the type of movement, affects which part of your back is trained. Many guys focus on the “vanity muscles” –...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR METABOLISM AND WEIGHT LOSS

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 10, 2012 /

Q: I love your column and enjoy reading it! I’m a 40 year-old-male who is about 15 pounds overweight. I eat virtually nothing, am constantly on a diet, and keep count of my calories – but nothing happens! Why can’t I drop the fat? – Glenn H. A: Let’s start...
BODYBLAST® 12-WEEK PROGRAM

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 9, 2012 /

Our highly-structured 12-week fat-blasting program has been proven safe and effective. Bodyblast is designed for anyone wishing to lose 5, 10, even 20 pounds in three intense, high-energy workouts per week for 12 weeks. Choose either 30 or 45-minute sessions. Program includes nutrition counseling and monthly body fat checks and...
GOLF CONDITIONING PROGRAM

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ August 8, 2012 /

It’s a fact that 80% of golfers suffer from back pain and typically these problems are exacerbated by further play. The Push Fitness Golf Conditioning Program facilitates longer and better play with strategic exercises designed to strengthen muscles connected to the spine. This program will enable you to drive further,...
IN SEARCH OF BIG MUSCLE

Posted by Peter Jackson
/ November 19, 2011 /

Q: What tips or advice would you give to someone wanting to build big muscles? A: First and foremost, focus on increasing your strength rather than your size. The best way to do this is to make compound sets the foundation of your workouts – these are exercises such as...