Ever heard the phrase, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”? Weird saying—but an important concept, especially when it comes to fitness. What it really means is this: You can try hundreds of different approaches and still get to the goal you want. There’s no one right way
If someone at the gym asked you why you are doing something, do you have an answer off the top of your head? I can say for years of my own training, I did not. Doing things I enjoy more than things that had a purpose. Now, during a typical
We don’t use machines at our gym. What we do use are free weights like dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells — plus sleds, resistance bands, and a few unconventional tools that let us train in smarter, more effective ways. Why? Because training with these tools carries over into real life.You’re not
There is a lot of hope and searching for the next “cheat code” to getting where we want to be (with our health and body). The pill, supplement, or “fat burning” workout routine that will kickstart your results in the next 30 days! As most of us have found out, It
I am not a spinal doctor or a back pain expert. The back pain I have experienced has been mild compared to some of the people that have come to train with me. Nerve damage, bulging discs, herniations, fractures, discomfort, tight muscles, pulled-muscles. And it always energizes me to see
How many things can you put on your plate at one time? What else could you add to your current lifestyle and still get a quality output on most of the things you set out to do? We try to handle as much as possible but inevitably we fall short,
I was speaking with an online client of mine this past week and I had to reminisce on just how far she has come these past few years. She wasn’t always an online client but recently had transitioned that direction a few months back after moving away from the area.
You have a goal right? How often do you see true progress toward that goal? Do you get discouraged if there is no change every single day? Probably not. Now, after a few weeks you still aren’t seeing the change you had hoped to see at that point, is It time to
Tunnel vision when It comes to progress is ruining your potential. There is not only one way to see change in the right direction. Take the gym for example, doing more weight is not the only way to see progress. You could: Add more reps Move the weight faster Have things feel easier
I had a conversation with someone yesterday about why their workouts seemed a little easier than normal. For this person, they have their regular job and come to the gym 4 days per week. We do push ourselves pretty hard during our sessions and have seen so much progress when It comes