We got this question yesterday: “What is the best food we should be eating” It’s hard to answer. Things do come to mind, but it’s not about one single food that needs to be eaten. But this got me thinking… what are some parameters we can
The first step toward a new goal is never easy. It feels hard because it’s a change. Moving from somewhere you are right now to something that requires time and effort. Even though starting is hard, there is something we don’t really bring up… When you start,
For most people, progress gets judged by a single number on the scale. Let me ask you this… How many people do you think start exercising because they want to feel better, move better, or lose body fat? If those are the goals, shouldn’t we be using
We all start an exercise program for our own reasons. Maybe it’s to look better, feel better, or just move better. Whatever the reason, if you’ve walked into the gym, you’ve decided that resistance training is part of the solution. And here’s the good news: it works. Any
Tracking your food is one of the best ways to get a deep look into what you are doing on the nutrition side of things. What we eat shapes a lot of how our body looks, feels, and functions. You want to lose weight? Then you need to consume
We all want to be efficient, especially with our health and fitness. Our immediate impulse: get to the goal as fast as possible. But fast isn’t always better. Speed doesn’t equal great results. The smarter play is efficiency: getting the right things done in the most effective and
It’s been within the past year or so that I have had more training submissions than ever, where people want to GET STRONG. It’s exciting! Even if it’s not their primary goal, it was on their list of things they are shooting for along the way. I LOVE THAT.
My first couple of years as a trainer , weight loss journeys were a bit rocky. Mainly because I didn’t fully understand what needed to be done from day 1 to see real results. One of the first times I worked with someone on their weight loss in about
If we asked 100 strangers on the street if they have ever experienced back pain, how many do you think would say yes? Without knowing for sure, I would have to guess the majority. Low back pain is one of the most uncomfortable, and debilitating, issues people deal
I had a woman come in about a year ago who had her goals set – lose some weight, get stronger, and feel like she did 10 years ago. After talking for a while she lit up and said, “I REALLY want to be able to do a push-up”.