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  • Is My Student Athlete's Pain More Than Just Growing Pains?

    There are a few factors that can make student athletes prone to injury. They might be overusing their muscles (thanks to a more rigorous exercise regimen), and they might not yet have developed the proper technique for their sport. “These factors, combined with the fact that student athletes have growing bodies that they’re still getting used to—especially after a growth spurt — can make them more prone to injury,” says Nancy White, M.D., a sports medicine physician with Henry Ford Health System. However, just because your child is feeling pain doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve sustained an injury. There is such a thing as growing pains, ....

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  • Get Festive and Fit: Our Guide to Holiday Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic in Your Life!

    The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread the cheer than by gifting something that fuels the fitness fire? Whether you're shopping for a gym junkie, a yoga guru, or a wellness warrior, we've got you covered with the perfect blend of enthusiasm and functionality. Check out these holiday gift ideas for your fit and trying to get fit friends and family! Smart Fitness Tracker: Help them stay on top of their game with the latest smartwatch or fitness tracker that monitors everything from heart rate to sleep quality. It's the ultimate companion for their fitness journey. Stylish Activewear: Give the gift of style and comfort with high-quality, breathable activewear ....

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  • HOW TO GIVE RESPECT TO GET RESPECT FROM YOUR TEAM

    As a coach, you likely have certain assumptions around receiving respect from your athletes. However, when was the last time you really considered what respect means to you—and how your athletes define it? Respectful behaviors might seem obvious to you, but often, what you consider signs of respect are things that athletes simply haven’t learned or don’t understand. Here, board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, explains how coaches can better model and teach respect to their athletes in order to help the athletes grow and mature. DON’T EXPECT RESPECT FOR NOTHING The first thing Gilboa stresses when talking to coaches and other ....

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  • INSIDE INFO - What does your poo say about you?

    Poo. We don’t usually talk about it, but it is an important indicator of health that can give you insight into what is going on inside your body. If this system is off track, other systems in your body may be, too. What is normal? To be able to pick up on the clues your poo is giving you about your health, you have to know how it looks at its healthiest. The important qualities can be remembered with the acronym CROCS: consistency, regularity, odor, color and shape. Consistency. Ideally, a normal stool is whole, soft and well-formed, with a smooth or cracked surface. Regularity. The medical consensus is that normal regularity follows the “three by three” ....

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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 limit to avoid ....

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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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  • Don’t let the Holiday Season affect your training and motivation!

    The holiday season is here! Whether we’ve prepared or not, it always seems to come with its course of chaos and stress. Contrary to many popular beliefs, the average American doesn’t gain much weight during this festive time frame. In fact, a study by The New England Journal of Medicine found that the average American only gains about a pound from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Not too much to fret about, right?This leads to us wondering why our health and holidays always seem to be the misery of our waistline before the inaugural push to ditch the weight gain come January. While the food and time traveling and cooking make weight loss harder, the deeper rooted problem many ....

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  • Major League Culinary Performance Nutrition

    One hundred and sixty-two games over a six-month-long regular season. It’s an extended haul in Major League Baseball, and recovery throughout is pivotal to maintaining healthy and high-performing athletes. This goal is top of mind for the culinary and nutrition team working with the Cleveland Indians Baseball organization. Together, Sports Dietitians Grant Harris and Miguel Solis, and Executive Chef Jeremy Schroeder works as a collaborative unit across the organization’s minor league affiliates and major league team. Let’s take a look at some of the priorities and experiences they lead on when fueling for performance. What are some of the top nutritional priorities in ....

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  • Avoid weight gain over the holidays!

    The holidays are a time when family and friends gather to enjoy each other’s company — and eat! Indulgent meals, bountiful buffets, cookie swaps, holiday parties… it’s no surprise that maintaining a healthy weight can present even more challenges during the holidays than throughout the rest of the year. Each year, on average, we tend to gain a small amount of weight (about one pound per year). According to some research , most of that weight is gained over the holiday season. Study suggests you can control holiday weight gain Does that mean we are destined to see a bigger number when we step on the scale in January? Or can we keep the end-of-year weight gain at ....

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  • Transgender student athletes: Six things coaches should know

    From elementary schools to the Olympics, questions abound about trans athletes, fairness, and equality, a topic we discussed last year,with insight from the clinicians in the Gender Multispecialty Service (GeMS)at Boston Children’s Hospital. But kids and their parents aren’t the only ones who might find themselves faced with these concerns. Indeed, as student athletics resume this year, there are still a lot of questions for schools and coaches as well, says LB Moore, a clinical research assistant at Boston Children’s, clinician, and a former coach. “You can have a trans-affirming culture at your school, but the sport culture more broadly can present ....

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  • The Proper Way to teach Speed And Agility To Young Athletes

    In the matter of speed and agility training for kids, they certainly have a lot more going for them than adults. As soon as the nervous system is fully developed, it is in a state where peak performance can be achieved for speed and agility more easily than virtually any other aspect of physiology. Of course, depending on their age, kids cannot handle the same level of physiological load as adults. Even though they have some natural advantages and can often find fun and excitement in developing their speed, courses of training should be adjusted. It is important to “scale down” training so that kids will receive the maximum health and wellness benefit that they can without ....

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  • 15 Healthiest Fish to Eat, According to Registered Dietitians

    Like raisins, raw tomatoes and cilantro, fish is one of those polarizing foods — there are the lovers, and then there are “not a fish person” people who make an involuntary gross-out face when you suggest a seafood restaurant. Fair enough, but if you’ve got a hater in your family, there’s a decent chance that simply haven’t met their BFF (Best Fish Friend) yet. Many don’t taste at all “fishy” points out Valerie Agyeman, RD, a women’s health dietitian and founder of Flourish Heights virtual nutritional counseling service. Incorporating a mild fish into pasta, pizza or tacos can open picky eater’s minds. “I find that ....

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  • 5 Tips to Warm Up Effectively Before Workouts

    To stay safe and get the most out of your workout you must always include a pre-workout warm up before you begin and then finish with a cool down to get your body back into gear. During a workout, we can all go from zero to hero and push hard but the safe way to train is to bring the body’s temperature up slowly and loosen up the muscles before we get to do anything serious. That’s what a warm up is designed to do. Stretching, on the other hand, is done in order to improve overall flexibility. Once muscles have worked they are at their most compliant state and they let us stretch further than we normally would gaining more ground while we are at it. Below is an ....

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  • World Gratitude Day – September 21, 2021

    How to Develop Your Own Gratitude Ritual Creating a gratitude ritual can be tough, just as starting any new habit can be difficult to stick with at first. Like most other practices, the more you do it, the easier it will get. Try these tips to help you cultivate a fulfilling and impactful gratitude ritual: 1) Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take several slow, deep breaths. 2) Think of something good that has happened to you recently. 3) Think of a person or animal you love. 4) Think of an occasion when you were honored or appreciated by others. 5) Think about your present situation and what is going on in your life. (Rodrigues, 2017) The popular website www.tinybuddha.com ....

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