Kevin Chiddister, Author at Florida Personal Training

Importance of Exercise for Mental & Physical Wellbeing

Back Pain, Diets, Exercise, Fitness, Foods, Health, Health & Wellness, Heart, Personal Training, Running / Kevin Chiddister / April 1, 2020 / Fitness, Health, health and wellness, immune system, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Wellness

Florida Personal Training is today reminding all that exercise remains as important as ever to help keep our population healthy.

Most individuals are currently nervous about the potential impact of COVID-19, and we wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone that we should still consider physical activity for two key reasons. Firstly, research does show that exercise can support our immune system and secondly, exercise is proven to support our mental health.

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Physical Therapy First

Ankle, Back Pain, Exercise, Fitness, Golf, Health, Health & Wellness, Hip, Neck, Physical Therapy, Pickleball, Posture, Rehab, Running, Scoliosis, Tennis / Kevin Chiddister / March 11, 2020 / Athletic Performance, direct access, Golf Performance, injury rehab, joint pain, orthopedic, Physical Therapy, PT, PTFirst, shoulder injury, Sports Performance

If you go out to lunch with friends, it is easy to get distracted stepping off a curb. In that moment, you may lose your balance and twist an ankle. You spend the rest of your weekend limping around the house to keep pressure off the injured area and maybe take a few ibuprofen to

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Kinstretch to Improve Golf Game

Ankle, Athleticism, Back Pain, Exercise, Fitness, Golf, Health, Health & Wellness, Hip, Personal Training, Posture, Rehab, Scoliosis / Kevin Chiddister / February 25, 2020 / golf, Golf Performance, Kinstretch, Sports Performance

Strength and conditioning is starting to take precedence within the golf world. PGA players are starting to learn the importance of having a strong mobile body in order to put them in the best position to succeed on the course. For most casual golfers, fitness is usually left on the backburner. The result? Injury

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Strength Training Vital As We Age

Athleticism, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Health & Wellness, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Posture, Rehab / Kevin Chiddister / February 18, 2020 / active aging, resistance training, Strength training

While older men and women needn’t become powerlifters, athletes who lift massive weights, experts say strength training — using weights heavier than you might expect — can be an important component of a healthy future. Beginning about age 30, men and women lose muscle mass at about the rate of 10 percent per decade until

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6 Tips To Help You Avoid The Cold & Flu

Diets, Exercise, Fitness, Foods, Health, Health & Wellness, Hydration, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Pilates, Uncategorized / Kevin Chiddister / January 26, 2020 / cold & flu, exercise, Health, health and wellness, recovery, Wellness

Worried about cold or flu impacting your exercise regimen? It can be frustrating when you’re feeling under the weather and don’t have the energy to work out. Should you rest or tough it out? Is it safe to exercise? Here are some tips and tricks for safe and healthy exercise during cold and flu season.

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Gulfshore Life Question & Answer

Athleticism, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Health & Wellness, Heart, Personal Training, Running / Kevin Chiddister / November 20, 2019 / Cardiovascular Fitness, Endurance Training, HIIT, Interval Training

Our very own Kevin Chiddister was asked to answer a fitness question in the latest edition of Gulfshore Life!!!I want to increase my cardio exercise, but every time I try running or a related routine, I end up sore and out of breath. Any tips to keep the momentum going?If the goal is to increase

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Top 5 Tips To Stay Fit This Holiday Season

Diets, Exercise, Fitness, Foods, Health, Health & Wellness, Heart, Personal Training, Uncategorized / Kevin Chiddister / November 20, 2019 / Diet, Fitness, Group Fitness, Health Coaching, Healthy Holidays

For many, it is the season of overindulgence—from holiday parties complete with decadent sweets and cocktails, to unexpected dinners out with friends and family. However, treats should be balanced with nutritious options and a healthy fitness routine. Don’t let short-term temptation derail you from achieving your long-term health goals in 2020. Our team offers the

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Combat Cramps

Athleticism, Diets, Exercise, Fitness, Foods, Golf, Health, Health & Wellness, Hydration, Personal Training, Pickleball, Running, Sports Drinks, Tennis / Kevin Chiddister / October 2, 2019 / Athletic Performance, football, golf, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, lacross, Pickleball, soccer, Tennis

It was a hot, muggy summer’s day in Southwest Florida. My partner and I were playing the 3rd Pickleball match of day, winners advance to gold medal round. After winning the 2nd game, the momentum was on our side going into the 3rd. I was moving well, dictating play…and I continued the good play until

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Yoga Training for Balance

Ankle, Athleticism, Back Pain, Exercise, Fitness, Golf, Health, Health & Wellness, Hip, Neck, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Pickleball, Posture, Rehab, Running, Tennis, Yoga / Kevin Chiddister / October 1, 2019 / Balance, Fitness, Health, Wellness, Yoga

Good balance is particularly beneficial in sports that demand a high degree of agility, coordination and technical ability. But actually, it’s a win for all. From a physical point of view, one-legged standing poses are great for building strength in the feet, ankles, hips and core. Arm balances build upper body strength, especially in the

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5 Negative Effects of Bad Posture on Your Body and Mind

Athleticism, Back Pain, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Health & Wellness, Heart, Hip, Neck, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Pickleball, Pilates, Posture, Rehab, Running, Scoliosis, Yoga / Kevin Chiddister / October 1, 2019 / Fitness, Health, Posture, Sports Performance, Wellness

Poor posture is the new first-world problem that’s causing more mental and physical health complicationsthan most people realize. The human body was designed to move – not to sit in a chair for several hours at a time. Over time, bad habits lead to fatigue, depression, pain and headaches. There’s a reason your mother told

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Wellness Corner with Katie Mulligan

Ankle, Back Pain, Exercise, Fitness, Golf, Health, Health & Wellness, Hip, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Pickleball, Pilates, Posture, Rehab, Scoliosis, Tennis, Video, Yoga / Kevin Chiddister / October 1, 2019 / Fitness, Flexibility, Health, Wellness, Wellness Corner, Yoga

Naples Personal Training very own Yoga instructor Katie Mulligan in the Wellness Corner discussing 3 Yoga movements for athletes.

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Wellness Corner with Ryan Reader

Athleticism, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Health & Wellness, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Pickleball, Posture, Rehab, Running, Tennis, Video / Kevin Chiddister / October 1, 2019 / Athletic Performance, Fitness, Pickleball, Wellness, Wellness Corner

Pickleball Professional and Director of Operations at The Pickleball Academy of Southwest Florida Ryan will discuss the how a newbie can get started in Pickleball as well as the keys for a newer player.

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