Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. Alongside hormonal changes, menopause brings about various physical and emotional shifts. While it’s a time of transition, it’s also an opportunity for women to prioritize their health and well-being. One particularly effective way to navigate this stage with strength […]
Building a Strong Foundation: The Importance of Stability Training
In the world of fitness, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of bigger muscles, faster times, or more weight lifted. While these goals certainly have their place, there’s one crucial aspect of fitness that often gets overlooked: stability. Here at Core Results, we believe that stability training is the foundation upon which […]
Crafting Your Ideal Strength Training Journey
Discovering a Path That Works for You JANUARY 3, 2024 BY JAIME NOLANPHOTOGRAPHY BY JONATHAN FREDIN Published in Wake Living Magazine w/Aaron Hornstra, Core Results Personal Training Owner Jaime: Tell me a little bit about how you got started in fitness and why you chose personal training. Aaron: Playing athletics in high school led me to pursuing a degree […]
Free Weights vs. Machine Weights: A Comparison of the Two
There is a lot of debate in the fitness world on whether free weights or machine weights are more effective. Both methods have their advantages. Free weights are less limiting when it comes to range of motion, enabling you to strengthen a wider range of muscle groups. Machine weights, offer a different advantage: the ability […]
Strength & Power: Training Tools for Endurance Athletes
Endurance athletes require special training to ensure their muscles can support intense activity for extended periods of time. Many endurance athletes avoid the weight room with the mindset that additional muscle mass will slow them down. It may seem counterintuitive, but stronger muscles are actually what power the body to move faster, for longer. At […]
Get the Results You Want with Fast Paced Exercise, Resistance Training & Light Calisthenics
Looking to get fit but not sure where to start? Fast paced exercises, resistance training and light calisthenics are all great methods for getting the results you want. Fast Paced Exercise Fast paced exercises are high in intensity and often the primary component of full body workouts like cross fit and circuit training. Results: […]
Tabata for the Holiday Season!
For most of us the holiday season means busy schedules, parties, and over eating. How can we possibly keep up our fitness during this time of year? The answer is Tabata training. Tabata training involves multiple sets of short intervals of high intensity exercises with timed recovery between sets. The protocol can vary, but usually […]
Is a Whole Food, Plant Based Diet Right for You?
by Aaron Hornstra, CSCS Thanks to the hit Netflix documentary “What the Health”, there has been an increase in popularity and awareness around a vegan or plant based diet. The positive effects on our environment are undeniable; however, the question remains – Are whole food, plant based diets really healthier for us, and if so […]
