“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
What are our bodies made to do? What is the one area that we have eliminated from our lives? What is that missing piece? As things advance in our world, movement is less and less necessary. We can get our groceries delivered, a robot will vacuum your
You’ve been going at this weight loss thing for a few months now. Day to day your weight fluctuates up and down but that doesn’t bother you because you know that’s normal. Over this period of time your overall weight has gone down and you feel good about It.
Strength train 2-4 times per week Move your body on a daily basis Follow a structured workout plan Follow your workout plan for 3-6 weeks (long enough to see real progress) Get stronger with 1 exercise every single week Set and reach a daily step goal (7,000 – 10,000) Sleep
I just want to start off by saying… Almonds, peanut butter, cheese, and quinoa are not protein sources. They might taste delicious but they are not going to be on this list as a protein source Let’s take a look at each: Per 100 Grams: Almonds Protein: 21 Fat: 49