Like every profession, certain expectations may be set for trainers and coaches based on tv and movies and social media. Let's go over a few things; shall we? We don't want to see you limping to your car. Will you experience muscle soreness? Quite possibly, especially later in the day or in the following days... Continue Reading →
We are Resolved
It's that time of year. . . Last year, the theme of the new year celebration was "new year, new me." This year, there's a lot of reflection over the last decade. It hit me today that I've been thinking about this last decade as 2000. . .and it was actually 2010! Yikes! There's also... Continue Reading →
The Cost vs Benefit
Let's be honest. It's not always practical to pay for a gym membership. Finances may be tight at home; you may not have the time or fuel to drive to the gym, workout, and drive home. I get it. Gym memberships and equipment are great, but not having a membership is not a good excuse... Continue Reading →
How Come I’m Not Sore???
Am I doing something wrong? These two questions were asked of me tonight after I finished a small-group training. They were followed up with "we feel great! We can move and feel stronger lifting," but my ladies were concerned that they could move and weren't sore to the point of not wanting to move after... Continue Reading →
Why You Should Consider Functional Fitness
Yesterday, I was training a client I've worked with for not quite two years. She is 73 years old. When I asked about her goals almost two years ago, she wanted to do power-lifting - deadlifts specifically. Deadlifts are my personal favorite. I think they're one of the most practical, functional movements you can do.... Continue Reading →
What Functional Fitness Means to Me: Motivation
In "What Functional Fitness Means to Me: Background," I explained how functional fitness benefited me personally, mostly at work. I talked about how I was switched from Pre-physical Therapy to Exercise Science with a complementary minor. Let me tell you a little more about that. My partner and I were called to drive a flight... Continue Reading →
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