By Jason LaChance on January 25, 2010
West Hartford is located in Central Connecticut and right next to the city of Hartford. The neighboring towns include Bloomfield, Newington, Farmington and Avon. West Hartford is approximately 100 miles southwest of Boston and 100 miles northeast of New York City which give it quick access to two of the countries greatest cities. As a [...]
Posted in What I Love About West Hartford!
By Jason LaChance on January 23, 2010
For the first 8 years of my fitness career I worked my ass off to help as many people reach their goals as possible while at the same time studying, and studying, and studying(way more then I ever did in college) to try and become one of the best trainers in the industry. I would [...]
Posted in Why Boot Camps
By Jason LaChance on January 22, 2010
Have you ever taken a good hard run around the West Hartford Town Center? Through Blue Back Square and onto North Main Street? How did you feel when you were done? Winded? Refreshed? Like you just had a great workout? Now think about that feeling compared to hopping on one of the ellipticals at one [...]
Posted in Why Your Cardio Doesn't Burn Fat
By Jason LaChance on January 21, 2010
The inspiration for this post comes from being in countless number of fitness studios and gyms over my 9 years as a personal trainer. Most recently in West Hartford, Plainville, Bristol, and Farmington, CT. I’ll preface this by saying that guys are just as foolish as girls about how to workout, but I’ll save [...]
Posted in Habits and Thoughts of Female Gym Goers
By Jason LaChance on July 17, 2009
Pick 5 1 min each exercise/2 sets of each Bodyweight Squats Pushups Planks Lunges Crunches Add a set of 1 min of Jumping Jacks in between each exercise. Total time: 20 minutes You can do this workout anywhere… Any open piece of grass in West Hartford Center, your home, or any park of your choosing [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bodyweight, home, pick 5
By Jason LaChance on July 17, 2009
Well we finally have a 90 degree day in CT again. Today will be the first day to hit that mark since April. With the crappy weather we’ve had its very easy to let a day like this sneak up on you hydration wise. Just keep in mind how much water you have throughout the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged hydration, summer
By Jason LaChance on July 17, 2009
Health and Vanity Boot Camps are coming to West Hartford! Finally West Hartford will have a top notch-no nonsense boot camp to call their own. The location is coming soon and will be very close to West Hartford Center. Check out our Boot Camp programs for info on the classes we will offer. You can [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged boot camps, west hartford, women