The trainer at the gym refused to take me to the free-weights section. Signing up for a trial training at my potential new gym, I wanted to train with barbells. I had been training with kettlebells for a while and was ready to increase the weights I was lifting. However, despite my explicit wish to […]
Movement over Muscle. Principles of Kettlebell Training. Read More »
On a scale of 1-10, how happy are you with your level of physical fitness? If you are not between an 8 and 10, what stops you from achieving a higher level? You may lack time to work out or prepare healthy meals. Or you don’t know how to cook. Maybe your spouse is unwilling
5 Fundamental Strategies to Raise Your Standards and Achieve Any Fitness Goal Read More »
My last article covered the basics of how to get stronger without getting big and bulky. In this article, I’ll go over the basics of building muscle. No matter if you are skinny, skinny fat, or fat, if you want to improve your body composition, then building muscle should be a non-negotiable for you. Why?
The Best Way to Build Muscle as a Women – Beginner’s Guide Read More »
“I don’t want to look like a bodybuilder” is the most common phrase I hear as a personal trainer for women. And even though most women I coach want to become stronger, many are still somewhat apprehensive and fear that they will bulk up and look like bodybuilders if they lift too heavy. So they
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Most females I work with as personal trainer want to lose fat and build muscle. And while many still want to avoid “looking like a bodybuilder,” most women who come to me know that building muscle is essential for achieving a lean, athletic look. Like most of us, these women want results fast, so their
5 Habits Women Must Follow If They Want to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle Simultaneously Read More »
Trick question: What is the only rule you need to follow if you want to lose weight? Let me give you a hint: it is so simple that almost every diet guru denies its effectiveness so they can sell you on the magic of their unique eating style. If you guessed the rule is that
NEAT approach to a lean physique Read More »
Habits shape every area of your life. If you are overweight, pre-diabetic, and at risk for developing heart disease, your habits are counterproductive for good health. On the flip side, if you are fit and healthy, you have implemented habits that support a healthy lifestyle. However, you don’t need to hit the gym every day
5 Non-gym Habits I Practice Daily That Keep Me Fit and Healthy Read More »
I could feel the adrenaline running through my veins. I was going to do it. I would sign up for the race I set my sights on after rekindling my passion for running in 2020. I would run 215 miles across Scotland. I didn’t know what to expect and much less about how to train
How I am training to race 215 miles across Scotland Read More »
How would you feel if you’d achieved your fitness and health goals? Imagine having a lean and muscular body that is flexible, pain-free, and moves quickly. Imagine receiving compliments for your athletic physique and healthy lifestyle. Imagine accomplishing significant athletic feats – finishing that marathon or standing on that bodybuilding stage. If you are like
5 simple steps to commit to your fitness goals Read More »
One area I struggle with is focus. My hyperactive brain likes to overthink, double-check, and question every decision I make. I find it hard to discern the most important activities and lose myself in working on details for too long. I get lost in planning and can spend hours crafting a perfect day, designing my