Coaching is often confused with other phrases, such as instructor or trainer. However, coaching is more than just demonstrations and workouts. Though training is a part of coaching, a coach is not a trainer. Instead, a coach will adapt a plan for the individual, meeting them where they are and…
There are a few reasons that strength training is necessary, and they are not spoken about often. Bone density and stored-up strength will allow you to age gracefully and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle without the fear of falling. This is especially important for females. As a female goes through…
I have recently seen a physical therapist about a back injury I have been dealing with, and he gave me four exercises to do; each exercise was to be done for five breaths. Once a day, five breaths was the minimal effective dose I needed to improve my back. Of…
A few weeks ago, we talked with the staff about financial planning; if you don’t know, finance plays a significant role on your health, family life, and mental wellbeing. Money problems can lead to stress at home, leading to increased anxiety, which leads us to increase cortisol which increases hunger…
It was early Spring, and I was hiking a familiar mountain that I had to have hiked ten times. The trail was well marked with blue spray paint on trees and granite rock faces, and there were cairns to help you stay on the trail. At some point on my…
The other day I was having a conversation with a friend, and he talked about how it is frustrating that they are stuck at the same bench weight for several months. We talked through some of the different factors that develop the Bench. Such as technique, sticking points, and tracking…
Getting results is relatively easy; well, at least the steps are easy. To lose weight, you need to hit these four things Eat fewer calories than you burn for calories Be active every day (6K plus steps) Workout to maintain muscle Eat enough protein not to lose muscle You could…
The majority of people start working out for two reasons to feel better and lose weight. By working out, you build strength, increase mobility and stability, increase bone density, and improve cardiovascular health. All while moving more and increasing caloric output which will help you lose weight and feel better. …
One of the more frustrating things to deal with in life is injuries. They can be persistent and nagging; they prevent us from doing everyday activities in peace and rob us of finding joy in movement. Injuries can happen for several reasons: such as an acute event such as falling…
I remember when my daughter was first born, we would do tummy time. O, did she hate tummy time. She would cry and make a fuss. But the doctor told us how important this time on the ground was for developing strength that would help her down the road. Now…
