If you're looking for a great way to get fit and healthy, powerlifting might be just the thing for you! Powerlifting is a strength sport that involves lifting heavy weights. It can provide many benefits, such as strong bones, fat loss, improved mental state, and more....
The right type of exercise can be the difference between life and death. After having a heart attack, you should join an organized program that will help keep your body safe from future complications such as another one! For many people this means going through...
It’s finally here! Summer break is upon us, and kids couldn’t be any happier! Sleeping in, playing video games, watching TV, no homework. These are just some of the perks of summer for kids. But, this summer, let’s try to get kids off the couch and out doing...
Lately in the gym, we have had a lot of questions on the benefits of AdvoCare Spark, our newest addition to the supplements we carry for clients here at the gym. First off, we should start by saying that the trainers here at the gym love AdvoCare Spark, and it is the...
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...
