Are you struggling with finding the right workout? You're not alone. It can feel overwhelming with so many different programs available. The Best Exercise Program The best exercise for you is one that works for your body and lifestyle. It's also one you should enjoy and keeps you …
The good thing about workout programs is they’re individual and not universal. We all differ in fitness level, personality, lifestyle, and goals. Taking this into consideration, selecting the right workout program is an important part of our fitness journey. There’s a wide variety of exe…
Have you found motivation mojo when it comes to improving your health? Motivation is an important part of your fitness journey. And when that is lacking, having a disciplined lifestyle can jumpstart that motivation. Staying motivated includes finding the best workouts, healthy foods, an…
The truth about health and fitness is you either want it or you don’t. Let’s face it, many of us come up with reasons not to exercise or eat healthy. We even sound pretty convincing. Unfortunately, all the reasons in the world eventually catch up to you in the form of illness or injury. W…
Why is staying motivated so hard? Because starting your fitness program is usually easier than sticking with it over time. Staying Motivated How do you stay motivated with health and fitness? It comes down to your mental game and discipline. You will not always be motivated, but disciplin…
Do you think workouts mean no pain, no gain, and push till you puke? There is some discomfort with exercise but it doesn't have to be extreme to be effective. The best exercise is one you enjoy and keep coming back to as part of a healthy lifestyle. If you hate your workout, it will m…
Exercise doesn't have to be extreme to be effective. In fact, working out for at least 30-minutes 5 days per week can provide a fit body for a lifetime. Athletes with certain goals may need to perform above the maintenance requirement, but in general, active adults can achieve great…
Are you struggling with finding the right workout? You're not alone. It can feel overwhelming with so many different programs available. The Best Exercise Program The best exercise for you is one that works for your body and lifestyle. It's also one you should enjoy and keeps you …
How do I lose weight and gain muscle? This is probably the top-ranked question heard daily as a trainer/coach. The question is not always easily answered. There is never a one-size-fits-all fitness program. That being said, I'm providing a general list of factors that should be consid…
You've all seen those guys in the gym—the ones who look like Bane and sound like Darth Vader hopping from one exercise to the next. Maybe you've though to yourself, "what is that awesome looking gadget," or, if you're like me, something along the lines of "what …
While I've previously explained that stretching seldom helps improve your flexibility in the long term , there are some benefits that come from stretching. This exciting study from 2015 done by Miranda et. al. tested stretching as a means for increasing training volume (the number of …
It is common for a lifter to seek boulder shoulder status. While having protruding, rounded shoulders certainly looks nice, the shoulders are very vulnerable to injury. The demands of a sedentary, desk-ridden society already makes our shoulders unhappy, and if you translate this dysfuncti…