Being hyper-focused on a specific goal is not a negative, but what happens when you reach that goal? I was doing some work from home, getting ready to head back to the gym for afternoon sessions when I saw a woman in her early 30s had booked an appointment to
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
The goal of most workouts is to create an impact. If we’re putting in effort, we want something in return—progress, improvement, results. So, how do we know if a workout is actually working? A lot of people judge their workouts by: How sore they are How much they sweat How
When I started coaching I was doing 20-30 hours per week on the gym floor, most of which was for free, trying to get things going. I was also working two other part time jobs just so I could eat and pay rent. There were days where I worked all
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.