In this article feature Noelle McKenzie, co-founder of Leading Edge Personal Trainers discusses the benefits of using the treadmill for zone 2 cardio training and shares tips on how to strengthen your posterior chain while using it!
Costco sells a lot of indulgent treats, but they also have a vast inventory of nutritious foods that can contribute to a healthy diet. Nutrition and fitness experts rely on the bulk warehouse to stock their kitchens with high quality, nutrient-dense foods at a low price. Noelle McKenzie, and other dietitians, health coaches, workout instructors, and fitness influencers share their favorite Costco finds.
Not all of us have lawns to mow, but everyone can reap the benefits of the lawn mower exercise. This basic move—which is done by pulling a weight or resistance band diagonally across your body—is an excellent way to build strength in your shoulders and back. Noelle McKenzie, a certified personal trainer and co-founder of Leading Edge Personal Trainers, shares how to do the exercise properly, why it’s beneficial, and more.
Foam rolling is beneficial for everyone. Noelle McKenzie explains that “whether you’re sitting at a desk or standing on your feet for several hours of the day, your body responds by becoming tight. Incorporating a foam roller into your daily routine will relax your muscles and allow you to move better and find relief.” In this article, Noelle McKenzie chimes in on some of features you should look for when choosing the right foam roller for you!
Finding the “perfect” workout schedule is subjective because everyone has different needs. However, there are a few factors you should consider when designing the best workout schedule for you! In this article, Noelle McKenzie breaks-down the importance of looking at exercise frequency, type of workout, areas of the body you want to focus on and the length of your workout when designing your workout program.
The fitness industry as we know it took a major hit with Covid as many gyms temporarily closed their doors. Leading Edge saw this as an opportunity to capitalize on the already present virtual space, which has since grown to a new level of popularity. Thanks to their hybrid model, which allows clients to mix and match both in-person and virtual training in their program, to date approximately 70% of our clientele utilizes virtual training in their personalized program design. In an interview with NY Weekly, Leading Edge co-founder Noelle McKenzie talks at length about other helpful strategies that they’ve implemented to keep their business model competitive and relevant.
There are many factors that influence how many calories you can burn walking. In this article, Noelle McKenzie shares how your level of fitness, and the terrain you’re walking on, impact your calorie output.
Kern Alexander, Co-founder of Leading Edge Personal Trainers shares the top 6 chest exercises to help you strengthen muscles as well as build mass and how these exercises are beneficial to both men and women. With each exercise, you will learn how to perform the movement, the purpose of the exercise and what equipment is needed. The number of reps you do will depend on whether your priority is building muscle or becoming stronger. To build muscle, 10-15 reps would be ideal, but to build strength, about 4 or 5 reps with a heavier load would be better.
Leading Edge Personal Training treats fitness like a lifestyle with the mission of improving each client’s quality of life by focusing not purely on aesthetics but, more importantly, the functioning of their body. When it comes to finding success in a fitness program, Noelle McKenzie stresses the importance of consistency, workout equipment essentials, judging the intensity and length of a workout and levelling up your home workouts.
With more people working and even exercising from home since Covid, Noelle McKenzie shares helpful strategies and tips that can help you maintain an efficient and consistent at-home workout routine. She also shares some additional wellness tips to help you on your fitness journey.