Core training is the Key One of the most forgotten muscle groups in traditional training is the core. These muscles are very important and have a number of functions for our body. Training these muscles to be stronger and acquire more endurance can be beneficial to us...
“I feel like I’ve done everything right, but I haven't lost any weight!” As a personal trainer this is a very common statement. Believe me; I understand that when you are trying to lose weight, and you kill your workouts and have the nutrition on point, it can get...
John came to us about 6 months ago, looking for a personal trainer to help him get stronger and back into good shape after having his leg amputated last year. With the help of Ryan, John has come a long ways in his journey and continues to get stronger every day. If...
Are you at a point in your fitness where you think you would benefit from having somebody pushing you? Are you needing someone to watch your progress and change up your workouts? Do you need someone to hold you accountable? If you answer yes to any of these questions,...
In last week’s blog, I spoke about the ins and outs of tracking your macros (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats). This week, as promised, we will explore how to determine how much of the three macros you need for your body and goals. First and foremost, it should be...
In any training and nutrition program, the ability for clients to track their nutrition is not only important for us as trainers, but also for them to stay accountable themselves. In today’s blog, we will examine just what tracking macros means for you and how you can...
Many times as a personal trainer, I hear people say that starting a healthy lifestyle and a fitness journey is the hardest part. But, I would actually say that continuing that journey and your hard work can be the hardest part. We have all been there. We got off to a...
The mind plays an incredibly important part in the exercise and fitness industry, as well as in everyday life. The mind can make the body do things that people didn’t think was possible. It can also make us push past perceived limits in the gym and in life. Personal...
It’s no secret that it is sometimes difficult to start your own fitness journey if the people around you aren’t quite on board. You try to cook healthy food for dinner, but the family wants pizza. You try to make time for the gym, but get talked into doing something...
Did you know that you are probably using supplements and you didn’t even know it? Don’t fret! A lot of people have a misunderstanding of what these are, and we want to clear the air… Supplements have been given a bad reputation in the gym world, mostly due to the mass...
