5 of the Best Personal Training Benefits
Personal Training Benefits We all know that working out can be a great way to stay healthy, build strength, and stay motivated while reaching your fitness goals, but it can also be difficult to stay on track. That’s where a personal trainer comes in. When you work with a personal trainer, you benefit from individualized […]
Top 5 Footwear for Females in Fitness
Introduction In 2023, the active woman will have a multitude of fabulous choices when it comes to fitness shoes. Today’s companies are making shoes that are specifically designed for women’s workouts, offering superior grip, cushioning, stability, comfort, and more. With all of these options, it can be hard to decide which ones to choose. Fortunately, […]
Everything You’ve Been Told About Your Weight Loss New Year’s Resolution is Wrong (and what to do about it)
Every January the same cycle repeats for so many people. They vow to lose weight, get super motivated, signup for a gym membership with the goal of losing weight. That’s the good part of the cycle. The bad part of the cycle is what comes next. What starts out with motivation and excitement ends with […]
Is My Metabolism Damaged?
Can your metabolism be damaged? Some in the media and research communities suggest it is possible. We’ll explore the concept of metabolic adaptation in this video and what its role is in human biology. We’ll likewise review the potential signs of a “damaged metabolism,” and talk about the unlikely scenarios it occurs in as well […]
How to Increase Your Protein Intake
Wait, what? Increase protein intake? I thought Americans ate too much protein? Well you’re right, kind of. Americans eat too much of everything: fat, protein, and carbohydrate. However, once someone is in a calorie deficit, protein is the one nutrient that’s always under consumed, especially after they start logging in a calorie deficit. In fact, about […]
Baseline Body Comp and Pre-Measurement Protocol
As stated in the course, getting a baseline body composition measurement is vital. While generally we want to focus on process over outcome, we still do need a degree of tracking to ensure we’re making progress from a body composition standpoint. Below you will find methods of measuring body composition change, along with the InBody […]
Is Soreness an Indicator of a Good Workout??
“I didn’t get a good workout, I don’t feel anything. The weight was heavy but I am just not sore at all.” OR… “I had the best workout ever yesterday!! I am so sore I can barely walk!!” To be sore, or not to be sore, that is the question! Some of them even have […]
Shoulder Impingement-Identifying and Alleviating
The shoulder is one of the most common areas of chronic upper body pain, particularly among an exercising population. A low-grade shoulder ache can progress quickly to more severe pain if not treated properly. However, an understanding of the basic mechanism of chronic shoulder pain, as well as simple treatment options, can stop shoulder pain […]
Lifestyle & Weight Management Program
Three months. One goal. No more “starting over.” If someone were to tell you that you could change the trajectory of your life in three months, would you believe them? You’d probably go through a string of thoughts like, “I’ve heard this before” and “here we go again.” Which is quite understandable given how inconsistent […]
Here’s Your Sign to Get Started
Greetings, By landing on this page, you’ve already taken the next step in helping you become the most you. The pandemic has tested all of us in ways we probably didn’t see coming, and as a result, many of us have fallen off the fitness wagon (we get it, gyms haven’t even been open). As […]
Food Freedom Around The Holidays
Food Freedom Around The Holidays Virtual Mini-Workshop Overview The holidays are meant to be a joyous time to celebrate loved ones & enjoy delicious meals. Unfortunately, holiday foods sometimes come with feelings of guilt & shame which can take away from our ability to create lasting memories. Not to mention the stress we’re already experiencing […]
Making Your Decision About Going Back to the Gym
Before you read, this is the 2nd part of a 2 part blog, click here to read the 1st! Making Your Decision If you’re reading this as a frequent gym-goer, you might be wondering what you should do, and how should consider the risk associated with going back to the gym. Maybe you’re a gym […]