Your fitness pursuits can be a completely solo affair. Still, there is one aspect that is very much determining when it comes to the consistency with which you move your body and the longevity of your ventures: finding a sense of community. Beyond all the fitness goals, the community allows us to find a sense…
Why do you exercise? Asking colleagues and clients this seemingly simple question throughout the years, I’ve noticed a dominance of strength, speed, and physique aspirations. Athletes looking to increase their weightlifting capacity and agility. Middle-aged clients who wish to restore the same biometric and fitness numbers from their youth. The exercise rookie who strictly wants…
If in your training, your focused core workout is resigned to some crunches at the end of your session, this message may be for you. Most people’s understanding of the “core” is that it located in the midsection of the body and includes the abs (transverse abdominis), love handles (obliques), and low back (erector spinae)….
Many parents ask “How young is too young to start my child on a training program?” Surprisingly, it’s NEVER too young—especially in today’s society. Balance, coordination, and motor skills are used to develop while playing outside on the playground, in kickball, tag, hide-and-seek, etc. As recent as 10-12 years ago, kids could play outside for…
Am I good enough? Do I have what it takes? Will I fail? Self-doubt can be that deep, dark persuasive voice, holding you back from great opportunities. We all go through things that spark up similar thoughts and feelings, but you should never let them take control over your life. For years, I struggled with…
When designing a fitness or weight training program, it is important to consider several variables. One of the most interesting and misunderstood elements is recovery. Three ways to improve recovery time are to avoid overtraining, monitor heart rate, and effective rest routines. Monitoring morning heart rate is a great way to detect overtraining. When a…
Whether you are starting your fitness journey or struggling to reach your fitness level, having a personal trainer can help you overcome all the obstacles and meet your fitness goals faster. Many people go to the gym regularly but still feel uncertain about their target and lack motivation. But once you start training with a…
Working out can have a huge impact on your health. Here are five reasons it’s important to stay physically active. Improved Mood When you are physically active, your mood becomes better. This is backed up scientifically. How? You may ask… When you are physically active your levels of dopamine and serotonin increase. Hormonal levels also…
Well, here you are. You saw the title and clicked on the article. Just so that everything is on the table: below, you will not find a magical nutrition plan or any “pro tips” to help you get shredded. What you will find is the truth. Truth of the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet – it’s…
They say the elite are elite because they are much better at fundamental movements than everyone else. Fundamental movements are the key to success in training – and even in life. Master the basics and you will achieve the best results. And just like everything else, this rule applies to kettlebells as well. There are…
