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…
For the longest time, I have wondered why showing up to the gym and working out is easier than eating a balanced diet. Most of us, myself included, focus on energy output (working out, walking, being active) instead of the more efficient means of eating less, drinking more water, and…
One of my favorite quotes from James Clears’s book Atomic Habits is, “You don’t have to be the victim of your environment. You can also be the architect of it.” When we set out to build new habits that reflect the desired outcome, we often need to remember what that…
There are two significant areas to consider when trying to eat healthier and lose weight: The three tips I will share today will help you get more quality food in each meal, help decrease the amount of food you eat, and help you become aware of fullness cues. Glass of…
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…
We have a sign at the gym; you may have noticed it or walked past it for months without even noticing it. The sign reads, “You just did the hard part; we’ll take it from here.” It’s located next to the front entryway door handle. Showing up and walking into…
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…
