Are Deadlifts Bad for Your Back?
One of the most intimidating exercises for novice gym goers has to be deadlift – picking up weight from the ground to describe it simply. Many of our new clients and athletes often approach this exercise with trepidation because they think that deadlift will cause back pain and injury. But, is the deadlift actually bad […]
Afraid of Looking Bulky? 5 Real Benefits of Weight Training for Women
As a strength coach at a small personal training boutique, I get the opportunity to train a lot of women looking to improve their physique, health markers, and habits. Oftentimes, my novice female clients who are just starting out in our gym lifting weights will express that they really don’t want to get bulky, so […]
Why You Absolutely Need To Hire A Coach To Achieve Your Health And Fitness Goals
How are you doing with your health and fitness goals that you set out to achieve this year? Goal setting is a huge part of habit change and creating a healthy lifestyle. What are some of the other factors? Knowledge, accountability, and the tools to reach your goals. Getting a coach is the next step […]
Demystifying Weight Lifting Gear: Do you need it to be successful?
If you’re new to strength training, working with free weights, and powerlifting you might have a few questions about the different types weight lifting gear used by other lifters in your gym. I’m going to give you the rundown on what each of the pieces of equipment are and when they should be used so […]
7 Things to Know About Your 1st Powerlifting Meet
Are you thinking about trying your hand at powerlifting? You’ve been seeing your strength and performance improve at the gym, and maybe you’ve been following a progressive training strategy that has you set up to peak. Why not test your one rep maxes in a competitive setting with a stage (a.k.a. platform) and people cheering […]
To Arch or Not to Arch Your Bench Press: 6 Steps to a Better Bench
What does an arch do for your bench press? Are you planning to compete in powerlifting? What are your goals in training the bench press? What is a Bench Press Arch? If you’re planning to train bench in order to move the most weight possible in a competitive setting, working on getting your back in […]
THE 3 AB EXERCISES YOU NEED TO AVOID
Not all exercises are created equal, especially when it comes to choosing ab exercises for strengthening our core muscles. Core work should be part of your daily routine whether you want a chiseled six-pack or not, because our abdominal muscles are major players in stabilizing our body throughout all movement. When choosing from the plethora […]
You’re Not Addicted to Carbs – Stop Calling Yourself a ‘Carboholic’!
As a nutrition coach, I hear all sorts of things during my conversations with clients, friends, and strangers. Lots of these things are food myths and reasons given for why a particular diet/nutrition strategy/nutrient restriction has either worked (or not), for themselves or someone else. “I’m off bread” … “Eating clean and doing juice cleanses […]
Why 1:1 Personal Training is a Waste of Your Time and Money
Are you ready for an unpopular opinion? Buckle up! You’re wasting your precious resources (time and money) on 1:1 personal training. …and this is coming from a certified personal trainer. But bear with me, I think you’ll find yourself agreeing by the end of the article. Fortunately, at Progressive Performance we offer a wide range […]
Going Gluten-Free isn’t your ticket to guaranteed weight loss in 30 days
When it comes to nutrition and weight loss, there are no shortage of ‘solutions’ recommended to us. How do you know if the touted results are accurate and reflective of the product being pushed, diet to follow, or supplement to take? Could it really just be as simple as going gluten-free, or removing a specific […]