This week I have been away on vacation, spending time with family and, more importantly, going to eating establishments and sampling delicious food and drink. One of my favorite thing to do on vacation is to refocus my physical fitness by being active every day; I know this is not…
We don’t talk about NEAT much when starting on your weight loss journey. However, NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) plays a significant role in maintaining and losing weight. NEAT, in general terms, is all the activity and movement you do in a day that is not exercising. That is movements like…
If someone was to ask you how long you have been at your job, that answer might give some insight into how experienced you are. Training age is like job experience; let me explain. Like job experience, in the beginning, it is easy to learn new skills; over time, as…
This statement “intent determines outcome” has many flows in it; I am aware of that. For example, we have all had conversations that we intended to come across as kind and fell flat to the person we spoke to. For me, I have intended to wake up and go for…
It’s easy to throw around labels, “that is good,” and “that is bad.” Unfortunately, in the world of fitness, this often happens when talking about exercises. If it is a movement of the body, it is not inherently bad or good. It is too simplistic of a view to say,…
The Kettlebell Swing has become my go-to exercise for developing strength and power in the hips. A few years back, I would have said the Deadlift or even broad jumps would be my go-to. The Deadlift is terrific for developing strength and power, but I often push the weight too…
As the weather gets nice and the temps start to rise, it’s only natural that we are drawn to adventure in the outdoors, taking long walks in the woods, going for a run on a cool summer’s morn, or hiking a few mountain peaks. Not being accustomed to doing physical…
The reason we use different set variations is for two main reasons Time efficiency Physiological effect The three most common set variations are the Super Set (A1. and A2.), Tri Set (A1. A2. A3.), and the Circuit (A1. A2. A3. A4.). Monster Sets are one set variation that is not…
It is now common to see people foam rolling before and after their workouts. When I first started in the industry, foam rollers were rare to be seen in a gym outside of a college weight room. I remember purchasing my first foam roller back in college and bringing it…
When you hear the word cardio, what comes to mind? For me, it is thoughts of feeling bored and doing something for longer than I want to. If I really think about I will start to have ideas of quality of life, energy, and mental fortitude. Cardiovascular training is essential…
