How to Change your Intensity
Over the course of an exercise program, you change different variables in order to progress the program and maximize benefits. So what exactly can we change to alter the intensity of a workout? Load: The easiest variable to manipulate is load. Just grab a heavier...
Self Discipline: Why it’s important.
No one really likes to hear this word: discipline. I remember when I was younger and discipline was handled by my Dad. Oy! Us kids used to say "the punishment never fit the crime". I digress. I'm not talking about THAT type of discipline though. I'm talking about the...
Why it’s important to change your body position
Options. I like options, especially in my workouts. Options allow you to customize the workout to how you are feeling that day. It doesn't mean that you do nothing, it means that you do what works for you. Example: my left knee hurts. I'm not going to avoid squats,...
Does it really matter where I put the weight?
A squat is a squat is a squat. Hmm, yes and no. The actual movement of a squat is the same; grab the floor with your toes, push your hips back, and push your knees out as you bend your knees, hips, and ankles and lower your body. That's your standard squat. However,...
Don’t Train in One Plane – oh no!
You all know that this program progresses from week to week over the eight week period. Even if you've been coming here for 10 years (yay!), the program still progresses for your fitness level. I think that is really cool! Anyhow, one of the variables that we progress...
Oh my Aching Muscles!
I'm going to guess that at some point you've had muscle aches from working out. Maybe it was last week even. Usually the pain sets in about two days after a hard workout. It kinda tricks you into thinking "oh, that wasn't so bad" and then two days later you are sore...
Falls & Fall Risk
I find that I'm tripping more often in the last couple of years. No change in strength, but I'm not paying as much attention to where I'm walking. Duh! No falls, but trips yes. A trip is when you lose your balance and stumble, but don't end up on the ground. A fall is...
Why do we Procrastinate?
I'm typically not a procrastinator. I like to get things done ASAP! However, I have to be honest, it's 4:30pm Sunday night as I'm writing this email. I'm usually done by Friday or Saturday! Nope, not this time. I found a lot of other things to do instead. I just kept...
What’s the Deal with Protein?
Let's talk about protein! We all need to eat protein to help our muscles build and repair themselves, especially if we're exercising. Protein is also important for tendons and organs, enzyme production, hormone production, and nerve conduction so our nervous system...
The Four Agreements – MUST Read Book!
We are raised with certain beliefs, rules, and laws - written or unwritten. They're not something we are born with, but something we are taught by family, society, friends, etc. For example, "this" is good; "this" is bad' "this" is pretty; "this" is ugly, etc. There...