custom-fitness
Serving VA, MD and Washington DC

Most Recent Posts

How do you determine your correct target heart rate?
Exercise During Pregnancy
It's all about the intensity!
Healthly benefits of certain foods
USDA: Eat six servings of grains a day
Fitness Myths
Resting Metabolic Rate
Why do we always do three sets?
Rules of the Road
Surviving Vacations

Tom Kalka's Blog

Author: Tom Kalka Created: 10/17/2006 RssIcon
Tom Kalka's Blog
By Tom Kalka on 3/21/2008
Should I continue to workout while I'm pregnant
By Tom Kalka on 3/4/2007
Your working out, but your not seeing results - its likely becuase your not working at the proper intensity, read this to find out more.
By Tom Kalka on 3/4/2007
Check out this informative chart
By Tom Kalka on 11/15/2006
USDA recommends 6 servings of grains each day, but what does that mean?
By Tom Kalka on 11/15/2006
Truths behind popular myths
By Tom Kalka on 11/15/2006
Understanding RMR and how it effects your fitness goals.
By Tom Kalka on 10/1/2006
A common question (complaint) of CFC clients, here is the reason why!
By Tom Kalka on 10/1/2006
How to be safe on the trails and sidewalks
By Tom Kalka on 8/15/2006
Should you worry about exercising on vacation?
By Tom Kalka on 3/4/2006
What is the problem with skipping workouts?
By Tom Kalka on 1/15/2006
How to set yourself up for success.
By Tom Kalka on 9/4/2005
 There are many common injuries that CFC clients ask about. We thought it might help to provide some information about how to treat the pain yourself.  However, be advised, no doctor was consulted on these treatments and self diagnosis isn’t always the best way to deal with pain.  Below are the most common injuries we encounter and some suggestions on how to prevent and treat them.   Plantar Fasciitis

What is it: This is an inflammation of the plantar fascia (a fleshly material under your foot that runs the length of your foot from the heal to the ball) usually near the heal or arch. This hurts the most in the morning when you first put your foot on the floor.  In severe cases it can continue to hurt all day but in most cases it goes away once you move around a little.

Causes: Flat feet, over use (long distance runners), or new exercisers who aren’t use to working out. Also, improper shoes, such as shoes with no arch support or arches that are to high. Another cause is being overweight or pregnant,...
By Tom Kalka on 9/1/2005
These are the pillars of being physically fit
By Tom Kalka on 2/1/2005
What are the differences/benefits of these tools?
By Tom Kalka on 1/15/2005
What does this all mean?
custom-fitness
Custom Fitness Custom Fitness