GET YOUR MIND RIGHT
I've been following this Fitness Coach for the past year on social media who has made a shift towards motivational speaking. I've been enjoying his posts about his life transformation and shift in perspective/gratitude. A few months ago I heard him talk...
WHAT IS A HIP HINGE?
Repeatedly my clients will hear me talk about the hip hinge movement. It's one of the most functional movements we do. It's a great whole body strength builder, when done properly. When done improperly, it'll kill your back and make you want to cry! If you...
DO YOU EAT OFTEN ENOUGH?
Let me tell you why eating 1-2 meals/day isn't healthy for you. You should be eating 5-6 meals/day! Then you'll start to feel great, your blood sugar will balance out, your cravings will diminish, and you'll have more energy! When I recommend to people...
Staying Strong TOGETHER
The field of fitness is both an art and science. You must know the science to understand why you are doing something and what is going on in the body, but it's not always so black and white. As you know, what works for one person may not work for another....
Good Company is Great!
In the fall I was interviewed for a new magazine (#goodcompanymag) featuring creatives and entrepreneurs. This magazine is an honest portrayal of life, business, and lessons learned. It's a great honor to be among such talent. The magazine is incredible...
Why are we a NO crunch studio?
Someone asked why we don’t do any crunches or sit ups in class anymore. Because I now know better. Not sarcastic, but true.
Are you SLEEPING enough?
Since the Providence conference last July, I've made an effort to average 8 hours of sleep/night. I've done pretty well at it and besides being sick right now, I feel pretty energized. A person (Brandon Marcello) I've never heard speak before at a...
WHY HEART RATE TRAINING?
Some of you may ask WHY is heart rate training important? Who cares? What does it all mean? What percentage am I aiming for? What affects my heart rate? Let me tell you . . . Heart rate training guides your training intensity. How hard you are working...
HEALTHY IS THE NEW SKINNY
Real life example: client who has been working with trainer shares personal news. Client: "I'm getting married!" Trainer: "Let's get you in shape for your wedding!" Client: "I AM in shape!" Trainer: "I mean, so you look good in pictures on your special...
FOCUS ON YOUR INTENTION
Often times people focus on "getting through" a workout and "doing" the exercises. Your workout is more than a physical action. You actually have to think while you are moving. In my program, I ask you to multi-task, but this stimulates your brain while...