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 […]

Weekend Nutrition, Alcohol, and Its Effect on Your Weight Loss Goals

Weekend Nutrition

As a nutrition coach, one of the most common things I hear from new clients is that they eat “really good” during the work week, but then the wheels fall off with their weekend nutrition. Less optimal weekend nutrition is often due to a multitude of reasons: social events, date nights, alcohol, meal prep and […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Keto Diet is Not #1 for a Healthy Lifestyle (or Sustainable Weight Loss)

The Keto Diet is the newest (but not actually new) craze for seeing those pounds melt off. Just weeks from flab to flat, right? Let’s talk about all of the ins and outs of this buzzword diet strategy, and figure out if the results are really worth the restrictions. What exactly is the Keto Diet […]

THE 3 AB EXERCISES YOU NEED TO AVOID

The Ab Exercises You Shouldn't Be Doing

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 […]

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO ADD WEIGHT TO AN EXERCISE?

As a coach, this is a question I get all the time during strength sessions. So, what are some indicators that it might be time to add weight to your squat or deadlift (or progress really any exercise)? First, if you’re asking this question after your set of an exercise, it’s a good sign that […]

ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS: 7 COMMON MYTHS YOU SHOULDN’T BELIEVE

Women get bulky from lifting Carbs make you fat Fruit has too much sugar  Eating late at night makes you fat  You need cardio to lose weight You can out exercise a bad diet Intermittent fasting is magic for fat loss These are all common things that I hear from not only new clients, but […]

FOOD IS YOUR BODY’S #1 FUEL

When you’re deciding to eat or drink something, what is your main motivation behind choosing that particular item? Aside from being hungry or thirsty, it’s likely because you like the taste, texture, or feeling that consuming that food or drink gives you. Do you ever find yourself rewarding certain things like exercising at the gym, […]

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