Tag: boston fitness

Meet David Byrd: Trainer Spotlight

Tell me a little about your background? Who is David Byrd? David Byrd is a lifelong Washingtonian who recently transplanted to Boston. I moved here in the spring to join my girlfriend as she pursues her Ph.D. in neuroscience at Boston University. I’ve been personal training for the past 9 years and coaching soccer for… Continue reading Meet David Byrd: Trainer Spotlight

Five Cardio Routines for People Who Hate Running

Even for someone who identifies as a lifter After a decadent night out in the North End that concluded with a cappuccino and cannoli, I felt the need to get moving and stay moving the next day. Monday is my running day and seeing as it was Thursday, I didn’t feel like doing that. It… Continue reading Five Cardio Routines for People Who Hate Running

The Truth About Training Around Injuries

Training While Injured? You would be very surprised about how much unknowledge exists about training around injuries. Here is the truth about it. One hour before our session I get a message from a client “Hey Danny” “What’s up?” “I don’t think I can train today…” “Why?” “ I jammed my finger in the door”… Continue reading The Truth About Training Around Injuries

How To Turn Pain Into Pleasure

Adapting to Pain and Pleasure In Our Life You might wonder how to turn pain into pleasure. Pain can be both physical and emotional, and on some continuum, we have all experienced both (high school was a tough time). However, like most things over time we can become accustomed to or adapt to pain and… Continue reading How To Turn Pain Into Pleasure

Meal Planning Is Easier Than You May Think

How to plan your food for the week: Meal planning requires a decision, a plan, and most importantly action. Summer is almost over and so is my loose attitude toward nutrition and exercise. Although I’m enjoying the summer, I don’t feel 100% and I want to get structure back with my nutrition and with my… Continue reading Meal Planning Is Easier Than You May Think

Don’t Join a Gym, Join a Community

Community Makes The Difference While thinking about when to join a gym, I remember something very important. I don’t remember who said it and I don’t remember exactly when it was said. To be honest I can’t piece an exact quote together either. It was the spirit of the message that stuck with me. Here… Continue reading Don’t Join a Gym, Join a Community

What Can You Achieve In 6 Weeks with Fitness Programs?

6 Week Fit For Life Program On July 22nd CLIENTEL3 will open the doors to 10 people for a 6-week fitness foundation program. The following article aims to highlight what we offer and what you can expect out of our fitness program as well as why other programs fail. Mislead and ultimately leave you disappointed.… Continue reading What Can You Achieve In 6 Weeks with Fitness Programs?

Use 5 Minute Breaks To Improve Yourself

What to do on a 5-minute break? Pre 5 Minute Break CHOICE: You always have two options. Whether you want to sit down and mindlessly scroll through my phone or work towards something productive. Using your breaks to improve yourself is something that you need to do one way or another. Some 5 Minute Break… Continue reading Use 5 Minute Breaks To Improve Yourself

How To Stay Focused On Overcoming The Buts

“I Want…” and The Connecting “…But” Unfortunately and to the dismay of many, this post is not about the true beauty of the le derriere, the glutes, or your bum. What I want to discuss is the discrepancy we have between “I want…” and the connecting “…but”. This is how to stay focused. Having met,… Continue reading How To Stay Focused On Overcoming The Buts

Why a Less Is More Approach Trumps All For Success

Adjust Your Approach to Fitness: Less is more. “People overestimate what they can do with their body in 6 weeks with an all or nothing approach.  Then grossly underestimate what they can do in a year with a consistent, less is more approach.” ~ @coachmarkcarroll I saw this quote on Mark Carroll’s Instagram and found… Continue reading Why a Less Is More Approach Trumps All For Success