First, A Little About the Author, My name is Ryan McIvor. I have been a personal trainer in the fitness industry for over 3 years but have been involved in the gym for almost a decade at this point. Honestly, growing up, I never thought I would be a trainer, let alone...
Don’t have a workout routine over the holidays? Won’t be able to work with your trainer for the next week? No Problem! Every year at NoCo Fitness around this time, we celebrate by doing the 12 Days of Christmas workout at our Boot Camp, led on Monday nights by our...
During the holidays, it doesn’t come as a surprise that year after year, gym goers progress in the gym becomes stagnant or even worse, revert backwards. This holiday season, let’s try to get ahead of the curve by understanding how we get out of rhythm and some ways we...
The sport of powerlifting has grown in popularity over the last decade, and although it has been around for much longer, many more individuals are competing in local level meets every year. Consisting of the squat, bench, and deadlift, powerlifting meets are an...
In fitness, there are a multitude of types of fitness out there and it seems like every year, there is something new! Whether it is strength training, yoga, long-distance running, cross fit, or any other discipline of fitness, it is important to realize that you...
I found myself having an interesting conversation with one of my clients, Lindsey Seitz, earlier this week, and I thought it would be a great topic for this week’s blog: How to Quit Being A Quitter. Are you the type of person that starts doing an activity or task, but...
Often overlooked in a lot of diets, whether because we don’t like the taste or just forget, vegetables may be something you are not getting enough of in your diet. As kids, eating your vegetables doesn’t always come easy. Your parents tell you that you have to eat...
Figuring Out Nutrition Nutrition, often overlooked by exercisers, can be the difference maker in attaining your goals in the gym. Whether you are looking to lose some weight, gain some muscle, or get stronger, nutrition plays a vital role, and figuring out your ideal...
