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  • When kids specialize in a sport, remember these training principles

    For young athletes who specialize in playing a single sport, a higher risk of injuries is a serious concern. In one 2015 study focused on 1,190 athletes ages 7 to 18, sports-specialized training was shown to be an independent risk factor for injury. In another study, looking at 546 athletes from Kentucky, specialized female basketball, soccer and volleyball players had a 50 percent higher chance of overuse knee pain. And it’s not just physical, early specialization is also associated with psychological burnout. Despite all this, up to 30 percent of youth athletes today play a single sport to the exclusion of others. “While sport specialization has its well-documented ....

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  • Navigating the Halloween Candy Temptation: Practical Strategies to Stay on Track

    With Halloween just around the corner, the allure of candy-filled bowls and trick-or-treating adventures can present a challenge to those trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll explore effective and practical strategies to help you avoid the candy trap and make mindful choices during the Halloween season. Mindful Candy Purchases: When buying Halloween candy, opt for varieties that are less tempting for you personally. This way, you won't feel as compelled to indulge in the leftovers. Set a Candy Limit: Before Halloween arrives, establish a predetermined limit for how much candy you'll allow yourself to consume. Stick to this ....

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  • Creative and Nutritious Ideas for Return to School Lunches

    When it comes to children's lunches, providing nutritious options is essential for their growth and well-being. However, it doesn't mean lunches have to be boring! Let's explore creative ideas to make kids' lunches both delicious and nutritious. These simple yet exciting meal ideas will leave your little ones with happy tummies and provide them with the energy they need to conquer the day. Let's dive in! Bento Box Fun: Bento boxes are a fantastic way to make lunches visually appealing and offer a variety of nutrients. Fill different compartments with a mix of colorful fruits, crunchy veggies, whole-grain crackers, and protein-packed items like cheese cubes or slices of lean meat. ....

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  • Sports Nutrition Online – Keep Up to Date

    Whether you're a bodybuilder, a professional athlete in training, or exercise to better your mental and physical health, sports nutrition is essential to maximize the positive impacts of physical activity. Knowing where to begin with so much contradicting information readily available is challenging, but making educated decisions about your diet and hydration can lead to greater performance, injury prevention, and quicker recovery. A qualified nutritionist can guide your choices in this situation, ultimately boosting your performance. Nutrition experts provide a range of services to help you achieve your health and athletic goals. This can take the form of a detailed nutrition plan for ....

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  • The 6 Best Ways to Boost Energy with Your Diet

    D o you ever feel like you’re running on empty? Are you tired of struggling to stay awake throughout the day? If you're looking for a natural and healthy way to boost your energy levels, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the 6 best ways to boost energy with your diet. From adding certain foods to your meals to cutting out others, we’ll give you the tips and advice you need to get the energy you need to power through your day. 1) Start your day with protein Starting your day off with a protein-richbreakfast is one of the best ways to ensure your body gets the energy it needs throughout the day. Eating protein helps build and ....

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  • You Might Not Be Hungry After a Workout—But You Should Still Eat Something

    Exercise blunts your hunger during and after training. The adage to eat when you’re hungry isn’t wholly accurate when it comes to people who exercise a lot. That’s because longer bouts of intense exercise can mess with your hunger cues both during your training and afterward. When you’re exercising, your body naturally redirects your blood away from your digestive tract to send oxygen to your working muscles. This creates an environment that affects your gut microbiome and appetite hormones,Stacy Sims, PHD, an athlete performance physiologist based in New Zealand whose research focuses on women,tells SELF. Specifically, this lack of blood flow in the GI tract ....

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  • A Coach’s Guide to Helping Young Athletes Boost Confidence

    Self-confidence is key to thriving in life. And what better time to start working on that than when kids are young? Sports have many benefits—physical, emotional, and mental—for the young brain and body. In particular, participating in youth sports and experiencing the successes, and failures, can help improve self esteem. But developing self-confidence only happens if there are coaches that have strong leadership skills. Self-confidence is important both on and off the field. During a game, a confident athlete is more likely to play harder and set more challenging goals for themselves. But a robust sense of confidence also lends young athletes a sense of personal ....

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  • Small Group Personal Training Classes

    Small Group Personal Training Classes

    Exercising in small groups reaps more health benefits! Should you work out alone or with a small group? Recent studies indicate working out in groups reaps more health benefits than working out solo, especially for older adults. A few benefits of small group exercise classes include a sense of camaraderie and accountability to others in the class. Researchers found working out in a group lowers stress by 26 percent and significantly improves quality of life, while those who exercise individually put in more effort but experienced no significant changes in their stress level and a limited improvement to quality of life, according to a study published inThe Journal of the American ....

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  • Nut Butter as a Sports Superfood

    Peanut butter tastes delicious, and provides nutrient-dense calories to fuel the body. Whether working out regularly, running for distance,or involved in a competitive sport, you require the best nutrition to feed your body and mind. Peanut butter gets a lot of flak for being an unhealthy fattening food. But this is far from the truth. Peanut butter contains healthy fats, and is packed with protein for energy that lasts. According to the National Peanut Board, world-class athletes “rely on peanut butter to provide long-lasting energy for their competitive lifestyles.” In 2020, an analysis of 13 studies was published in Critical Reviews of Food Science and Nutrition . ....

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  • Try Nut Butters For a Boost to your Diet!

    Peanut butter has been a pantry staplefor decades, but head to that aisle of the grocery storetoday and you’ll likely find dozens of varieties of peanut butter, along with an assortment of other nut butters. In fact, there are so many options available today, it can be hard to know which butter to buy. In addition to good-for-you unsaturated fats, nuts provide a convenient dose of plant-based protein, and are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.While all have similar nutrients, there are still some differences between each nut, as well as the corresponding butters. Peanut butter Protein, per one ounce: 8 grams While peanuts are technically not a tree nut ....

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