THE 6 TYPES OF GYMS: HOW TO DETERMINE WHICH GYM IS BEST FOR YOU
When deciding which types of gyms are going to fit your health and fitness goals, the first thing you should think about is what amount of help you are really looking for in achieving your goals. Not all types of gyms are right for everyone, from super private one-on-one personal training studios to gym memberships […]
SPORT SPECIFICITY IN RELATION TO OUR SPORTS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Sport specificity refers to the principle that in sport performance training by training a certain body part or component of a sport your results will yield a benefit specifically related to that sport. This implies that an athlete needs to incorporate certain exercises and skills into a training program if that athlete hopes to become […]
CAN’T AFFORD IT? CAN YOU REALLY AFFORD NOT TO?
Something I hear quite a bit as a strength coach from people who approach me or discover what I do for a living, is “Oh, I would love to have a coach/trainer but I can’t afford it.” I do understand this, completely. I was a stay-at-home mom and neither of us worked in the tech […]
YOU GET OUT WHAT YOU PUT IN. ARE YOU PUTTING ENOUGH IN?
Do you come into the gym and give it everything you’ve got, every time? Is your goal to lose weight and change your body composition to lower your percentage of body fat? Or do you have a goal of moving better so you can play with your kids or grandkids? Or do you not know […]
HOW TO CUT CALORIES WHILE STILL HAVING THE FOOD AND DRINK YOU LOVE!
Nutrition is hard sometimes. You try and hit your calorie goal and sometimes you just overeat or maybe you just want that treat but don’t want to have to track it. I know the struggle. It’s hard to diet when you can’t really ever fit in ice cream, alcohol, pizza, sushi or burgers. Now sometimes […]
THE LIFESTYLE YOU LEAD DETERMINES HOW YOUR BODY LOOKS AND FEELS, TREAT IT LIKE YOU WANT IT TO LOOK
Do you want that lean look you see in fitness magazines? Genetics help a ton but you can still have “the look” without the genes. That is, if you are willing to lead the lifestyle to get it. The stage-ready physique competitor, whether it be bikini, figure, physique, classic physique for men, or bodybuilding has […]
When Things Don’t Go to Plan
Not everything is going to go to plan. You know in life things rarely turn out exactly like they you think they should. The kids don’t get picked up on time. The laundry isn’t ready when you need that one shirt. You walk out the door and forget your lunch. Or in my case right now with […]
DUNGEON FITNESS MEET RECAP
Hey, I just wanted to write a quick recap from the powerlifting meet at Dungeon Fitness on Saturday. All in all the meet went well. A majority of us came over Friday night and stayed in Bremerton for the night to get some good rest and get ready for the meet the next day. The […]
SCIENCE MAY NOT BE THE BEST WAY TO TEACH…
Science may not be the best way to teach… First off I love science! Biology, anatomy, chemistry, physiology love it so much that sometimes I wish I was back at university. But… science may not be the best way to get through to people. After attending a pretty science heavy seminar this weekend and loving […]
MANAGING YOUR CALORIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are HERE!!! It supposed to be a fun, magic-filled time of year. I say supposed to be. If you are working toward a fat-loss goal this season is full of landmines. Parties, family gatherings, simply the stress and cold weather can blow goals up and leave you feeling like you are starting all […]
