Workout, Happening, and Updates at APEX PERSONAL TRAINING

Year after year, the same old resolutions come up. You know what they are: Exercise more. Be healthier. Lose weight. This year, get a head

Summer’s here, and that’s awesome. Warm weather, tons of outdoor programs, and thousands of people taking full advantage of all the gorgeous green spaces, parks,

Summer’s here, and that’s awesome. Warm weather, tons of outdoor programs, and thousands of people taking full advantage of all the gorgeous green spaces, parks,

This winter in Minnesota has been wild. Yes, even by Minnesotan standards. Whether it’s a -30° wind chill that keeps any reasonable person from even

Another year, another influx of soon-to-be-forgotten gym memberships as people resolve to get in shape and inevitably fall by the wayside before Valentine’s Day comes

With so many new apartments and condo buildings being built in the Twin Cities, all multi-unit housing managers and developers need to look at what

There’s an old and persistent perception that strength training (which includes weightlifting, resistance training, etc) is a bit, well… self-absorbed, image-conscious, and just unnecessary. That

It’s a common refrain in any workout setting: “Watch your form!” “Pay attention to your form!” “Make sure your form is correct!” You’ve probably heard

The Gym MPLS is a “training-first” gym, which is a simple term for a very powerful concept. While many gyms are primarily self-directed, The Gym

It’s summertime, and that means so many of us have started doing our workouts outdoors. After all, in Minnesota, there’s not much better than having

Fitness isn’t just about working out; it’s also about what you put into your body. What you eat and drink and how you move your

It’s pretty intuitive for most business owners that having healthy workers makes for a better company, and it would be hard to find someone to

When you’re running a business, one of the biggest and most stressful HR expenses is your employer-provided health insurance. It’s a necessary expense that always

Even novices know that fitness is about routine more than anything else. A heavy workout “once in a while” will never help you reach your

The world is in flux right now, and you sure don’t need us being the ones to tell you that, do you? We’ve heard the

Despite the frigid temperatures, January is many people’s favorite time of the year. It’s a fresh start, full of hope and optimism, and often used

People saying they want to “get in shape” for their New Year’s resolutions is a long-time cliché, but did you know that the data totally

We’re in the middle of the holiday shopping season, and workout gear can make for great presents this year. Whether you’re trying to find the

The holidays are a wonderful time of togetherness, family fun, great food, and travel. Most people look forward to this time of year as a

Let’s not deny the obvious: it can be hard to keep up all your hard fitness work during the winter here in Minnesota. Nobody wants

It’s another year, and another Minnesotan winter bearing down on us as we do our best to survive the snow dumps and polar vortices. If

At its core, a weight room is nothing but, well, a room with weights. This means that the quality of a weight room is 100%

Group training and fitness classes can be an awesome way to get fit and stay in shape. Working out with your peers provides camaraderie and

Group training and fitness classes can be an awesome way to get fit and stay in shape. Working out with your peers provides camaraderie and

We all know that a good workout kind of sucks in the moment–it’s tough work, it’s not always fun, and our bodies are sore afterward.

At The Gym MPLS, we talk a lot about being a “training-first” gym. But what does that even mean? All gyms are about fitness first

This last year has led so many people to explore the possibility of at-home workouts, and we couldn’t feel more supportive. Working out at home

We finally made it to 2021! Ask anyone around, and they will probably say they are thankful to see 2020 exit. The pandemic has had

It’s been a long year. Since Minnesota’s first COVID-19 case was confirmed in March, businesses and individuals have been facing down the virus as best

It’s been a long year. Since Minnesota’s first COVID-19 case was confirmed in March, businesses and individuals have been facing down the virus as best

There are other reasons to go to the gym besides physical health and appearance. Many people go to the gym for physical therapy after an

Fall is officially here, and while we love it, it’s good to prepare your body for the changes. Colder weather, less time outdoors and sickness

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You can’t exercise your way out of a poor diet”, and it’s true. Nutrition is the foundation of health. What

It happens to all of us; that feeling of not wanting to hit the gym, choosing instead to stay on the couch with a bag

You are doing everything right; you are exercising regularly and watching your diet. So why is the scale going up? This is a common frustration,

We’ve made it to March and spring is knocking on our door. New Year’s resolutions have been made and broken by millions of people. What

A new year and a new decade bring new goals and aspirations. What’s at the top of almost everyone’s list? More time spent working out.

Social media can be a very motivating place. It can also start you down a spiral to stress and depression. We intend to add only

If you watch late night TV, you’ve seen a hundred ads for diets, pills and quick-fix work out equipment. “All it takes is three easy

You may think working out is only for those who have a mind to get buff and want to show off a trim, fit body.

When it comes to improving health and fitness, there are plenty of opinions and perspectives on how to achieve the best results. For someone just

If you are plateaued on your weight loss journey, it can be easy to become frustrated. Too many people get to a point where they

We get this question all the time: “When should my young athlete start lifting weights?” With young kids competing in sports and wanting to stay

There is never a bad time to start weight training. But we think there are better times than others; spring is definitely one of those

There is no need to let arthritis sideline your physical fitness goals. But, if you have painful joints from arthritis, exercise may be the last

Rome wasn’t built in a day—and you won’t be either. Getting and staying in good physical health is a marathon, not a sprint. So set

Those people who look like they work out for a living—know how they got that way? Two words: consistency and hustle. They have hardwired working

The holidays are a fun and joyous time, filled with parties and festive foods, but all the extra calories and less time to devote to

Getting your daily dose of exercise can be a cinch in the summer. It’s easy to stay active when the sun is shining and the

If you’ve heard of intermittent fasting as a weight-loss strategy and brushed it off as just another passing fad, hear us out. After all, fasting

By Guest Blogger & Sleep Expert: Sara Westgreen  As you progress in your training, you probably think about a lot of things that will improve your

Becoming fit and healthy is a two-way street; what you feed your body is just as important as the fitness routine you use to meet

If you have spent all year diligently attending the gym, you may think summer is the time to take a break and enjoy the sun.

Reaching your fitness and health goals is a personalized journey, not one that can be always accomplished following the path of others. Whether you are

“Big box” is a term that refers to large corporate businesses and stores, instead of smaller, locally based establishments. I think of huge parking lots

Did you know millions of people every year make the New Year resolution to lose weight or lead a healthy and active lifestyle?  It’s not

It’s that time of year again – January 1st. Over 70% of the millions of Americans who make resolutions vow to exercise more, eat healthier

If you are on social media, you have most likely been exposed to what can be referred to as “Instagram Infection.” There are many diet

How many people throw their fitness or health goals out the window each holiday season, vowing to start the New Year afresh? It does not

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health awareness is not simply about knowing about mental health issues and looking for signs, but also preventing

With the start of a new school year, everyone is gearing up for flu season. It is inevitable in every part of the country. Whether

In the days of the original action heroes, way back in the 1980’s, the school of thought was that in order to be healthy and

Making a choice to change your life and live a healthy lifestyle is a commitment to better living. It is a commitment to yourself and

In 2014, a big box fitness center was sued due to fraud with their personal training contracts. There was a court case involving a false

Personal trainers are as plentiful as high calorie foods.  That being said, the market for personal trainers has become saturated.  Like in any business you

If you have ever watched television, read an article or a book, or listened to the radio, you have heard various ideas about exercise. You

  People are not only working harder when exercising, but they are also working smarter. The trend has started wherein the average fitness-minded individual conducts

Beyond coaching clients to better health in the gym, I also coach other independent personal trainers on techniques for building a better business. The personal

Science is fact based. Exercise is a science based on facts.  However, when it comes to exercise, there are myths that have become mistaken as

Anyone typically involved in fitness often despises the word ‘diet’ when used to describe a system for weight loss. Diet, by definition, is the food

Just as there are differences in opinion regarding diets and healthy eating plans, there are differences relating to cardiovascular workouts versus weight training workouts. Some

Spring has sprung, and we all want to burn off those extra winter pounds. We make a mad dash to the gym and start eating

There are two categories of people in the world of exercise: those who use a personal trainer and those who attempt to go it alone.

Most people believe there are only three options for working out: classes with an instructor, hiring a personal trainer, or going at it alone. That’s