Author: Pamela Brown

Are you currently training women who are 40 years or older with weight loss challenges? Are they complaining about the extra belly fat that just seemed to magically appear and seem to be losing motivation? Keeping women in this niche motivated to continue exercise, especially when weight loss is slow, may be a challenge, but it is possible. The first step you can take with your clients is to help them to develop their internal motivation by creating a personal wellness vision. In order to become a lifelong exerciser one must be able to see themselves as an exerciser. They…

If you turn on the television, you may see tons of infomercials about the latest machine or diet that is supposed to melt away unwanted belly fat and keep it off. All you have to do is use the machine and in a few weeks you’ll have a flat stomach. Or, you are told to perform an endless amount of crunches or spend hours on the treadmill to burn belly fat. Unfortunately, there is no quick and easy way to lose belly fat. First of all, a flat stomach is made in the kitchen. You are what you eat and…

Okay, so your doctor just told you to do something you know should have been doing all along; he told you that you need to exercise. Your blood pressure is too high, blood sugar levels are out of control, and you’re over thirty pounds overweight. Also, you are getting more tired than usual and punishing yourself because you can’t fit into any clothes like you know you should. So what do you do? More than likely you join the nearest gym; maybe you complete a fitness test and have an exercise program created by an exercise physiologist for you to…

In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, you may be so worried about what your brain can remember that you don’t even think about the memory of your muscles. As strange as it may sound, your body really does have a memory all on its own, and it will remember and respond to your activities. This is great if you have a well-balanced exercise program, but it can spell disaster for a sedentary lifestyle. If you suffer from nagging knee, lower back, shoulder, or groin injuries, you could be suffering from a condition known as gluteal amnesia. This is a condition where your…

These days, trainers and coaches are becoming more educated on effective methods for weight loss and management. Because of research and practical application, we have a better understanding of how the body responds to different types of exercise and why one modality may be superior over the other. The fitness industry has come a long way, but it’s not finished evolving just yet. Unfortunately, there are still lots of misconceptions floating from person to person that keep individuals from reaching their health and fitness goals. Trainers and coaches on a daily basis have to dispel these myths so that individuals…

When it comes to weight loss, specifically fat loss, cardiovascular exercise may be the number one modality individuals use to accomplish that goal. This is very common with women because they think resistance training will make them bulky, and only cardiovascular exercise can make them thinner. Individuals also tend to get caught up in how many calories they use during the workout. Even though cardiovascular exercise can help you to lose weight, it shouldn’t be the only exercise mode you use. I’m about to burst your bubble: it takes more than cardio to successfully lose weight and keep it off.…

Now, more than ever, researchers and trainers are studying effective methods to combat obesity. In the past decade, obesity rates have skyrocketed through the roof due to inactivity, overeating, or not enough exercise being performed. In the past, individuals have turned to low intensity cardiovascular exercise for caloric expenditure purposes, thinking that doing it is the best method for weight loss. However, there are far more superior methods for weight loss than low intensity cardio. Resistance training not only builds muscle and boosts your metabolism, but it also contributes to burning calories. It is a form of high intensity intermittent…

Pamela Brown specializes in post-pregnancy, menopause, and post-rehabilitation programming for women over the age of 40. In addition to fitness programming, she also provides lifestyle fitness coaching that will provide the motivation, accountability, and support needed to make sustained lifestyle changes. Pamela currently works for the Huntsville Hospital Wellness Center in Huntsville, AL, where she is responsible for the day-to-day programming for individuals with the various following conditions: Obesity Hypertension and diabetes Orthopedic injuries (low back disorders, knee/hip injuries) Osteoporosis Menopause symptoms She also runs the Beginner Boot Camp at the HH Wellness Center and teaches periodic fitness education classes.…