Core Conditioning w/ Low Back Pain
Statistics show that 80% of American adults will at some point in their life suffer from low back pain. Like many of my clients, I’ve dealt with chronic low back pain since my early 20’s due to a degenerated disc in my L4-L5 lumbar spine (most common problem site). As you can image as a […]
Hit the Infamous Fitness Plateau? Read This…
One of the main reasons why some people begin working out in the first place is to build more strength. If you’ve been working towards that goal for some time, then you’ve probably at some point hit the inevitable fitness “plateau” where your strength gains cease…it’s bound to happen at some point and it happens […]
Healthy Food CAN be Cheaper than Fast Food
One of the most prominent arguments for the cause of the obesity epidemic in the United States is the supposed higher cost of healthy food items…and I can tell you as a personal trainer and nutrition coach that I hear this excuse all the time from people; however, the reality is that most “healthy” wholesome food items […]
Check Out My Exercise Program
I get asked all the time…how much I exercise?…how many days/week?… How long?… What type of workouts I do?… Etc. So I’ve decided to share with you the basic structure of my current exercise program. Please keep in mind that my exercise program is not necessarily appropriate for you, your current condition, your fitness goals, […]
Ft. Myers Mobile Personal Trainer
Hello! My name is Justin Check, owner/operator of Check Total Health and NSCA certified personal trainer & nutrition coach with over 8 years of experience. Check Total Health is the premier Ft. Myers mobile personal trainer service in SWFL. What separates me from others? Passion, professionalism, and experience! Look no further- busy moms, workaholics, and […]
Carbohydrates!
Probably the trickiest macronutrient in my opinion to get a hold on for conditioning. Too many carbohydrates in your daily diet can easily contribute to fat cells, but too little carbohydrates in your diet will make you feel like ripping someone’s head off and limit your muscle building capability! I know people who have to […]
Keep the Supplements Simple
The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. There number one target…naive, overweight Americans looking for quick fix solutions to getting to a healthy weight. Well I’m here to tell you that 90% of the supplements on the market today are for the most part a waste of money. Take a look at my physique […]
My Top 5 Tips for Weight Management
It can be very confusing for someone to manage their weight with all the fad diets, weight loss gimmicks, and nutrition misinformation out there. So I’m going to tell you my top 5 recommendations that you should always follow that will make weight management easier. No tricks or miracle supplements here…just lifestyle habits that yield permanent […]
