During our intro sessions and check-in meetings, I always ask the person in front of me what are some things they want to focus on in the coming months. One thing that comes up more often than not is getting more protein in their diet. I love that
Women are the main consumers when it comes to health and fitness. They are the majority of the ones joining yoga studios, spin classes, working with trainers, and in this case, asking the question. With that, women are targeted the most when it comes to ads and fitness content.
When was the last time you had a goal that you really wanted to get done? Working your tail off until finally one day you got there. Think about the moment you actually got to that point. How did you feel? How did you feel directly after that
Working out is TOUGH. It not only takes effort to execute, but also takes effort to plan. There can be a lot of guesswork when It comes to your own workouts. Could they be more efficient? Are there better program options? Are you wasting your time? I do
“How effective do you want your plan to be?” I’ve posed these types of questions many times during check-ins. It is a rhetorical question but it still gets people talking about how they “think” things should go. Whatever they expect, who wouldn’t want more effective results while putting
I am not sure when the demise of warm-ups came about but there are so many instances where I see people moving right into their session with no preparation. Maybe using their first exercise with some lighter weights as their warm-up for the day. But there is no real preparation. No joint
I talk often about taking things slow and adding one piece at a time so things don’t become overwhelming. Over time, all those small things compile into big changes and things feel smooth through that process. Well there is ONE THING that can be added at any stage that
As a coach, I know not everyone will train with us forever. So our goal isn’t just to help someone reach their short-term goals, it’s to prepare them to train for life, no matter the circumstances. Everyone has a reason they’re in the gym. And it’s not just the
I previously posted an article about Foods For Fat Loss. There was a small section in the article that broke down a few steps on how to attack a fat loss goal. Eating in a calorie deficit Eating the right macronutrient breakdown Weight training consistently Daily activity What I want
There is never a need to train through pain. Wait… isn’t pain just part of the territory? Isn’t it normal with age? Not quite. Pain isn’t a prerequisite for exercising or aging, for that matter. But unfortunately, many people live with it every day. Sometimes it’s from