Category: Inspiration
Woody Hunter
Woody Hunter defies the laws of aging and continues to enjoy life through activity and exercise. To celebrate his 70th birthday,…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Wiley Coley
We are always inspired by Big Goals! Wiley Coley celebrated his 69th Birthday on March 1st, and to prepare…. He…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Ray Bowling
Ray has been a part of the Personal Best Fitness family since 2007! Throughout his time at Personal Best, he has…
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Category: Education
Why You Lose Muscle Strength and Size with Aging
From: Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health e-ZineMarch 21, 2021 Why You Lose Muscle Strength and Size with AgingMuscles are…
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Category: Education
Weight Training for Middle-Aged and Older People
From: Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health e-ZineMarch 21, 2021 A review of 22 studies specifically on how to grow…
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Category: Education
Why Is the Calf Muscle Considered the Second Heart?
from: Amanda Garcia at Healthtide.com The calf muscle is often considered the second heart because it plays a role within…
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Category: Inspiration
PBF 2020 Year In Review
Personal Best Fitness LLC year in review. You were all an inspiration in the midst of uncertainty. It was locally…
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Category: Education
Personal trainer certification: What to look for when hiring an instructor
from the Washington Post – Pam Moore Jan. 4, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. CST If you’re considering hiring a personal…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
John Craver
“Being diagnosed with cancer right before the pandemic made the strange year of 2020 even more of a challenge for…
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Category: Education, Inspiration
The Pets of Zoom
When you get down onto the floor, we all know your pet is convinced! that there would be no other…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Jeannie and Kathryn
This month we celebrate Kathryn and Jeannie! If you havent noticed, we are in the middle of a pandemic. Pandemics…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Elisa Nixon
This month we celebrate the hardest working woman in Nashville! Elisa not only works a full time job and goes…
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Category: Education
Just Add Headphones: The Effects of Music on Athletic Performance
By: Caroline Daniel With so many music streaming platforms readily available in this day and age, everyone you know probably…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Mechelle Webb
This month we celebrate Mechelle’s success! She has been “All-In” with her dedication to her workouts, her cardio every day,…
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Category: Education
“Fit” Busters Episode 2: 5 More Fitness Myths Busted
By: Caroline Daniel It’s intern Caroline back again to debunk 5 common myths regarding fitness. Prepare to be surprised! Carbs…
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Category: Education
5 Life Lessons that Running has Taught Me
By: Caroline Daniel I started running competitively in the fifth grade. Truth be told, I hated it. I had the…
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Category: Education
A Beginner’s Complete Guide to Meal Prep
By: Caroline Daniel If you search “meal prep” on Instagram, Pinterest, or the world wide web, you will likely be…
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Category: Education
The Importance of Strength Training
by Caroline Daniel Over the past few years you’ve probably heard a lot more chatter about the importance of strength…
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Category: Education
5 Keys to Boosting Your Immune System
By: Caroline Daniel In the middle of a global pandemic, it’s likely that you have recently become much more aware…
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Category: Education
The BEST Places to Run in Nashville
by Caroline Daniel Whether you’ve just gotten into the sport or are a seasoned veteran, Nashville is a great city…
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Category: Education
5 Foods You Might Not (but Might Should Be) Eating
by Caroline Daniel Tart Cherry Juice I’d be willing to bet you’re not currently pouring yourself a glass of tart…
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Category: Education
MYTH BUSTERS: FITNESS EDITION
by Caroline Daniel Lifting heavy weights “bulks you up.” Especially a concern among much of the female population, this long-touted…
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Category: Education
The 10 Best Bodyweight Strength Exercises (no extra equipment necessary!)
by Caroline Daniel Working out is different now. Even if you were a regular at your local gym before the…
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Category: Education
Work it Out and Write it Down: Journaling for Performance
by Caroline Daniel Have you ever developed an ache and been unsure of when it started? Felt fatigued for an…
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Category: Education
Post-Workout Nutrition for Recovery
By Caroline Daniel You’ve just finished your workout – you’re sweating, tired, and already feeling a bit of soreness. So…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Mark Plotkin
Mark and Emily Plotkin were the very first Personal Best Fitness clients who joined back in 2003! Our stories and…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Fred Chism
This month we celebrate Fred’s success! In March, Fred came to Personal Best Fitness looking to dial up his workouts…
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Category: Education
Re-Opening Responsibly
Starting this Friday May 1st, Personal Best Fitness is going to Re-Open…. Responsibly. Whew. If you still prefer to meet…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Ray Bowling
Ray has been a part of the Personal Best Fitness LLC family for a 13 of our 16 years! Always quick with…
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Category: Education
Don’t Rely on Supplements to Treat or Prevent COVID-19
Recommended By Heidi Olson MS, RDN, LDN from Healthline.com Doctors warn that relying on supplements — and taking too much…
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Category: Education
Here’s How to Clean Your Groceries During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has many people staying at home except for essential activities like seeking medical care, exercising, walking their dog,…
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Category: Education
13 Ways to Prevent Stress Eating When You’re Stuck at Home
Written by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD on March 27, 2020 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-prevent-stress-eating-when-youre-stuck-at-home Though self-isolating is the best way to protect against…
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Category: Education
COVID19 – Myths vs Realities from The Dr
My personal Doctor, MD Charles Marable and I had a candid discussion over zoom to dispel some Myths about COVID19…
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Category: Education
Skin Care and Stress Relief
From Massage Therapist and Esthetician Michelle Webb, how to do Self Massage, Stress Relief and good Skin Care during this…
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Category: Education
COVID19 – What the Dr thinks about getting the Real Information
Dr. Charles Marable MD tells us where to go to get the real information on the internet.
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Category: Uncategorized
COVID19 – What the Dr thinks about Hand Washing
Dr Charles Marable MD tells us the Truth about Hand Washing
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Category: Education
COVID19 – What the Dr thinks about COVID19
Dr Charles Marable’s thoughts on COVID19
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Category: Education
COVID19 – What the Dr thinks about our Immune System
Dr Charles Marable MD covers how to take care of our immune system
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Category: Education
COVID19 Nutrition Tips #5
Personal Best Fitness Registered Dietitian Heidi Olson MS RD LDN gives tips to boost immunity and health during this time…
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Category: Education
COVID19 Nutrition Tips #4
Personal Best Fitness Registered Dietitian Heidi Olson MS RD LDN gives tips to boost immunity and health during this time…
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Category: Education
COVID19 Nutrition Tips #3
Personal Best Fitness Registered Dietitian Heidi Olson MS RD LDN gives tips to boost immunity and health during this time….
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Category: Education
COVID19 Nutrition Tips #2
Personal Best Fitness Registered Dietitian Heidi Olson MS RD LDN gives tips to boost immunity and health during this time…
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Category: Education
COVID19 Nutrition Tips #1
Personal Best Fitness Registered Dietitian Heidi Olson MS RD LDN gives tips to boost immunity and health during this time….
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Category: Education
COVID-19 Healthy Grocery List
Healthier items to purchase during the coronavirus pandemic From Heidi Olson M.S., R.D., L.D.N – Registered Dietitian Category What to buy Why…
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Category: Education
Nutrition advice during the COVID-19 pandemic
10 Steps you can take today to stay healthy From Heidi Olson M.S., R.D., L.D.N – Registered Dietitian EAT…
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Category: Transformations
Barry Gammons
Client of the Month Barry is an incredibly dedicated client that has a heart as big as his fitness goals….
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Category: Inspiration
Kristen Ouellette
Kristen came to us in 2018 as a veteran marathon runner, but had some stretch goals to do her first…
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Erin Salmon
Erin in ALL IN on life. She picks big goals and knows no boundaries. She came to Personal Best already…
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Category: Transformations
Mark Lewis
This month we celebrate Mark’s success! In 2015, Mark came to Personal Best looking to improve his health and relieve stress, but most…
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Category: Transformations
A Telwar
This month we celebrate A’s success! In 2013, A didn’t like who and what he saw when he looked in…
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Category: Inspiration
Lanesia Strange
Lanesia is a trainers dream. She always shows up with a positive attitude and a smile. She always works extremely…
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Category: Inspiration
Gloria Taylor
We couldn’t be more excited to announce Gloria as Personal Best Fitness’ client of the month! Gloria embodies the spirit…
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Category: Transformations
Keith Fawcett
With a love for cycling, Keith spent the first part of his 59 years in Northern England being raised on Bubble…
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Category: Transformations
Dr. Steve Johnson
Steve has been worked extremely hard at crushing goals. In 3 months, Steve was down 27 pounds, dropped 5.4% body…
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Category: Transformations
Priyanka V.
This Month we celebrate Priyanka’s success! While working insane hours at a demanding career she was looking for a positive…
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Category: Transformations
Deborah Fixel
This month we celebrate Deborah’s success! In 2015 Deborah began with Personal Best Fitness after a disheartening bone density report….
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Category: Inspiration, Transformations
Margaret Coley
When the New Year began, Margaret informed us that not only would she be turning 65, BUT…. that 2019 would…
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Category: Transformations
Tom Stephenson
This guy right here is a testament to what you can do when you make up your mind to change….
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