Chris Freytag

Plyometric training, which uses explosive movements to build strength and condition the muscles and heart, offers the benefits of both strength training and high-intensity interval training. This 15-minute plyometric workout is a great way to introduce this form of training to your clients that are ready for a greater challenge.

With the ever-growing population of those looking to get fit, there is always a need for new instructors with fresh enthusiasm to lead group fitness classes. If you are thinking about making the leap, or know someone who should, this is your guide to becoming the best group fitness instructor you can be.

Do you view sleep as unproductive time? The truth is sleep is as important for your health as what you choose to eat and the exercise you do. It’s time to make a mental shift and view sleep as an investment in our health. Learn how sleep directly affects your weight and your performance during the day—and how you can optimize your sleep for better overall health and wellbeing.

Harsh winter weather can make it a challenge to stick with a running program, especially if treadmill running just isn’t your thing. But with the arrival of spring, you might be itching to get back on the road. Here are five tips that will help you avoid injury and get your running mojo back.

With the ever-growing population of those looking to get fit, there is always a need for new instructors with fresh enthusiasm to lead group fitness classes. If you are thinking about making the leap, or know someone who should, this is your guide to becoming the best group fitness instructor you can be.

This 20-minute at-home bodyweight circuit is perfect for burning off some calories while you’re stuck inside. Read more now!

If you’ve been thinking a lot about how fun it might be to teach your own fitness classes, ACE Certified pro Chris Freytag outlines seven signs you should look for before you make the fitness jump.

As we pull together our predictions for 2015, let’s take a moment to look back at six of the best fitness trends that grabbed us in 2014 by the leg and wouldn’t let go. Will you still be following these trends in the New Year?

We all know how exercising can produce weight loss, good-looking muscles and a healthier heart. But what about those other side effects— the post-workout hunger cravings, chafed spots on your legs and arms, and the mountain of dirty, sweaty laundry? ACE Certified Pro Chris Freytag shares tips on how to tackle the pesky side effects of working out.

The last days of summer are here, but that’s no reason to lose the summer body you’ve worked so hard to achieve. ACE Certified pro Chris Freytag offers four great tips for keeping your body strong and healthy well into the colder months of the year.

We can’t avoid growing older, but our lifestyle habits can help determine or not those years are long and happy ones. Fortunately, living healthy doesn't have to be a chore. ACE Certified Pro Chris Freytag explains how to incorporate five habits into your normal routine that will equip you for the marathon that is life.

Whether you do one-on-one training, lead small-group programs or teach full-scale fitness classes, chances are you're always looking for new ways to keep your clients and participants engaged and challenged. If you are stuck in a rut of grabbing the dumbbells or sticking with bodyweight exercises for every training session or group fitness class you lead, it's time to shake it up and play ball instead.

Sure, rock-hard abs look great, but they’re also crucial for every stage of life. ACE Certified Pro Chris Freytag explains how to train the core smarter—not harder—so it not only looks good, it’s stronger and functions effectively so we can do all the things our lives require. Check out these 10 exercises that, when combined with a healthy diet, will help you develop rock hard abs and a fully functional core.

Valentine’s Day is a day to show the important people in our lives how much we love them, but do you include yourself on that list? Loving yourself is an important part of creating a positive, happy life. Fitness pro Chris Freytag has nine great suggestions for showing yourself some love on Valentine’s Day and every day and creating a more fulfilling and happier year. Make this the Valentine’s Day when you start loving yourself and loving your life even more!