Inactivity Negatively Impacts Health Four facts that keep me thinking about how to be healthy on a consistent basis are: Physical inactivity contributes to 9% of premature deaths in adults. Maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising regularly are two of four health behaviors (the other two being not drinking your face off and not… Continue reading Why Is it So Hard To Be Healthy?
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What does athleticism mean to you?
Ath•let•i•cism The physical qualities that are characteristic of athletes, such as strength, fitness, and agility. This is what athleticism means to you. My personal definition of what athleticism looks like has evolved a lot over the past 20+ years. At one point, I thought that it meant visible abs, a strict split training program and… Continue reading What does athleticism mean to you?
What do William Dafoe and CLIENTEL3 have in common?
The Benefits of Exercise The benefits of exercise are not a secret; the same way acknowledgment of William Dafoe as a fantastic and well-established actor is widely known. However, within the simple act of engaging in positive health behaviors, you will begin to discover the many other less obvious benefits of exercise. In the same… Continue reading What do William Dafoe and CLIENTEL3 have in common?
How To Safely Stay Active During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Challenges When I first went to see my midwife during my first trimester, I had a bunch of questions since this little nugget is my first baby. All those questions were related to things I was allowed to eat or not to eat and what I could do/ not do. And let’s be real,… Continue reading How To Safely Stay Active During Pregnancy
Technique Tips for the “Big 3”
9 Technique Tips Bench Press, Deadlift, and Squats. These are the “Big 3” when it comes to weightlifting. Almost everyone wants to or has performed them depending on their exercise experience or training age. But do you really know if you are doing them correctly? I have seen people perform these lifts with both stellar… Continue reading Technique Tips for the “Big 3”
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