Have you ever met someone and automatically assumed things about their lifestyle based solely on their looks or their job? I, shamefully, have done this. And I used to do this with some of my co-trainers that I worked with upon meeting them. Once I heard the word “bodybuilding” come out of their mouths, I […]
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Sore or Sorry; How to Recover Aching Muscles Routinely!
Sore muscles or what is officially labeled as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)is common whether intentional or unintentional in exercise it is something that needs to be taken seriously. As much as we wish we were getting younger we are getting older and want to preserve what limbs we do have. It may be seen […]
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Just Lift: Learn to love it for what its worth!
“Hardcore”…. “Bad Ass”…. “Beast Mode”… “Savage”… “Warrior” sound familiar? Do we fall into those traps? “Traps” being our mindset evolving into another level of ego, as in “I am better than you”, “I did this much on this day at this time… what did you do?” I am not […]
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The Socially Fit Butterfly: How to Stay on Plan While Going Out
It’s Friday night. You’re texting your friends. You’re on social media finding out who’s doing what and where. You get asked “Wanna go out?” For most people, they immediately think “Yes! I wanna go out! Let’s do this!” But for a lot of dieters, the thought of going out and being social is actually really […]
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Factors That Influence Fat Loss
Chasing the goal of fat loss can be a frustrating and confusing journey. How many times have you done it yourself? With all the information available, it’s often hard to decipher what’s right, what’s wrong, or simply just what’s right for you! I wish that I could tell you that fat loss is an […]
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Master Blaster Series: Legs – Program 3
Program Introduction: Today’s workout is surely going to leave you hobbling out of the gym! But don’t be scared, the work will pay off and will hopefully lead to some great legs after some time. This is the second program in a two program series. You can follow this plan for about 2-3 weeks before either […]
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Breaking Down The Cardio Story: What Kind, When To Do It, and Why
After over a decade of questions I’ve addressed from a multitude of clients, I think the confusion about cardio is still the one that most people just can’t seem to figure out. Hey look, I used to be the same way too until I really started to deeply study the body, and what makes it […]
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All About Those Glutes 2
Program Introduction: Get ready to set those Gluteus Maximus muscles on FIRE! This leg workout is All About Those Glutes, and this is part 2 in our series, so be sure to check out part one! Some tips to get the most out of this workout. Take your time and perform the exercises to the […]
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Different Colors of Cardio: Ways to Spice Up Your Routine
Cardio, an interesting and diverse side of exercise that does not always have to be the same boring routine over and over. Personally cardio is not my favorite part of exercise but when I do it there has to be some form of variety. Honestly I am sure most folks feel the same way about […]
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Perfectionism: When Being Your Best Is Detrimental To Your Body Transformation Goals
We all have the desire to be our best. When we go into any endeavor, whether it comes to career, education, and even our fitness goals, we want to come out on top, be the best we can be, and do what we have to do to make our goals a reality. There are some […]
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