Is power-lifting the right sport for you? You may be someone who have been involved in many sports over the course of your life. Sports are an awesome way for people to get some exercise, for kids to learn important lessons like teamwork and how to work hard, and they...
More Common Gym Myths Gyms are wonderful places to breed confidence, improve your strength, and get healthy. Unfortunately, they also are places where myths and falsities run rampant. Here are some common myths that I want to explain and debunk for you. (For more...
This month’s client spotlight is a great example of what one can achieve by working hard and kicking butt in your workouts, as well as staying consistent and disciplined with nutrition. She is someone that we can all look to as an example of how to attack your goals,...
The trainers here at NoCo Fitness would like to welcome the newest member of our team, Lauren! She will be the new front desk employee, greeting members as they come into the gym, and providing customer service, as well as answering questions for members as needed....
Summer is coming to an end. The heat is subsiding. Leaves are turning different colors. And there is an abundant aroma of pumpkin spice in the air. At this time of year, parents can rejoice! The kids are back in school, which means that you can start to find your own...
I’m asked a lot of questions as a personal trainer, both from clients and not clients. Some of the questions I get are “When is the right time to get personal training?" and "Will it be worth it?” As a trainer, I am a little biased. I believe everyone, at some point...
Often times, our clients ask us what they should be doing for their post workout recovery nutrition. A simple and effective way to get your nutrition in post workout is using a post workout protein shake. But, should that protein shake be in water or in milk? How soon...
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...
