Exercising and its benefits are proven but sometimes you just need to take a day off, and that’s ok! Most of us are used to keep pushing ourselves to the limit and there are multiple times when you don’t know what to do when you feel without energy. I’ve been a LiveStrong Coach and Trainer for… Continue reading What To Do When You Feel Without Energy
Category: Training
Discussing the Deadlift: Pros and Cons
The deadlift is one of those exercises that will always get a mixed reputation. Many would consider the deadlift to be one of the best lower body compound movements to perform in the gym. But truth about this exercise is more complicated. In this article, we’ll cover the most important deadlift pros and cons. As… Continue reading Discussing the Deadlift: Pros and Cons
How to have a successful career in fitness
We all grow up and look for a career. Now, that being said, this article is not focusing on how to have a successful career in the fitness industry. No, rather it is about how you can have a successful career in fitness, working out, exercising. You see, one definition of a career is “an… Continue reading How to have a successful career in fitness
How to Train Like a Professional
This is a breakdown of exercise training principles: How to train like a professional. The exercise training principles are a guide for how health professionals program and optimize workouts; there’s no secret recipe for a perfect plan that works universally. Everyone has individual needs and goals, which is why we understand and apply these principles… Continue reading How to Train Like a Professional
Rut Training. Why do they happen & How to get through them
Have you found yourself in a rut with your training? Here are 4 reasons why they may happen & how to get through them. Almost everyone at some point in their life will experience a training rut in which they may either lack consistency or simply not feel the desire to train in the way… Continue reading Rut Training. Why do they happen & How to get through them
Common Misconceptions about Exercise
The fitness industry is an evolving science that has made great strides in the last couple of decades. However, as there are introduced new schools of thought for exercise, we need to weed out the old theories that are no longer relevant and have become myths of fitness. These are just a few of the… Continue reading Common Misconceptions about Exercise
5 ways to measure progress
Everyone’s fitness journey is unique to them. Weight loss is one of the many common goals that a client may desire for themselves. There is nothing wrong with having this goal in mind and working towards achieving it. While seeing a downward trend in the number on the scale is exciting feedback, it is not… Continue reading 5 ways to measure progress
Breakdown of the Basic Functional Movements
It’s no secret that functional movement is the foundation for managing a healthy and active lifestyle. That’s why many health professionals program workouts focused on improving specific movement patterns used during a typical day. This blog will share a breakdown of the Basic Functional Movements so you can understand your programs with greater clarity. Not… Continue reading Breakdown of the Basic Functional Movements
Get a Grip!
There is so much fitness jargon out in the world because of social media. Let me cover one topic that is pretty basic so you can get a grip on what is real and what isn’t about bicep training. What Is The Bicep? For starters, there needs to be some basic understanding of the biceps.… Continue reading Get a Grip!
Barbell Press Comparisons
Horizontal pushing basics with a barbell When performing any type of horizontal pushing, we must consider the technique and form that is required to perform optimally. Just because an exercise can elicit a muscle building or muscle-strengthening effect doesn’t mean it automatically should be in your exercise catalog. This is why I want to bring up… Continue reading Barbell Press Comparisons