“The circuit-based approach can be likened to squeezing the toothpaste only from the middle of the tube and is a useful strategy for only a given period of time.” – Paul Laursen and Martin Buchheit High-intensity group fitness programs such as CrossFit, Orange Theory, and F45 are designed to train and develop General Physical Preparedness... Continue Reading →
You’re “that guy/gal” The “Fitness Guy”The “CrossFit Chick”The “Orange Theory Junkie”The “Nutrition Nut” You never miss a Monday, the gym is your second home, and you haven’t eaten a carb since 2017. You train 6-7 days per week, you only train at high-intensity, and if you don’t hit you macros perfectly, you contemplate on running... Continue Reading →
"Pivot. Pivot. Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!! PIVOT!!!" - Ross Geller It's OKAY to pivot.It's OKAY to change directions.It's OKAY to take an unexpected turn (or even a wrong turn). We all have a plan. We've all created a storyline in our minds of exactly how our lives should play out. We all believe that if we... Continue Reading →
What training regimen do you currently follow? CrossFitOrange TheoryF45CycleBarSoulCyclePelotonSplit Routines (i.e. Bodybuilding)P90XBeachBody On DemandKeto Kelly's Summer Shred (virtual eye roll) The list is virtually endless; there are hundreds, if not thousands of options. How do you know what program is right for you? How are you supposed to choose between CrossFit, Orange Theory, and the... Continue Reading →
Celebrities, Influencers, Fitspos, Fitchicks, and Shredded Gym Bros, are making so much f#ck!ng NOISE! Let's kick this conversation off with an interactive exercise: Take a moment, open Instagram, and go to the Search PageSelect "Tags" and search the following hashtags:#fitness#workout#exercise#personaltrainer#coach How many half-naked ass shots, six packs, breasts, selfies, and core routines did you see?... Continue Reading →
Everyone wants to look better naked! Aesthetics are the foundation of most health and fitness goals. Obviously there are exceptions to every rule, but the majority of folks exercise in order to maintain and/or improve their appearance. Even the most die-hard, Kool-aid drinking, fire-breathing CrossFitters who live and die by "functional movements" really just want... Continue Reading →
"Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips,... Continue Reading →
Last week, I published an article titled, "Top Five Reasons You're Not Seeing Results", and I wanted to elaborate on the subject. The five reasons listed in the article were as follows: "You Eat Like An A$$ho!#" - Jason and Roz Ackerman, Own Your Eating Your Mindset Sucks You Haven't Prioritized Your Health You Never Challenge... Continue Reading →
In the world of coach or instructor-led fitness classes, there are a multitude of brands and program offerings, including CrossFit, Orange Theory, Barry's Bootcamp, F45, CycleBar, and Barre. Each program offers unique experiences and benefits, yet, the over-aching theme of all these programs is getting people to move in a high-energy, motivating environment. Obviously, I... Continue Reading →
"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." - Dwayne Johnson It has been estimated that over 60 million people have an active membership at one of the 36,000+ fitness centers/health clubs in the United States. Yet, the data suggests that only 50% of individuals actual... Continue Reading →
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