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Never Skip Leg Day

Never Skip Leg Day

This week I want to go over some reasons why you should never skip leg day. This is one of the longest standing gym jokes, the big massive muscular guy with small legs, no one wants to look like a Dorito Chip on a tooth pick. I am going to go over 4 reason why you...

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Choosing Your Personal Trainer

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,...

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Calculating My Macros

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...

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The Mind Body Connection

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...

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A Misunderstanding: Supplements

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...

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Active Rest Days, Have Some Fun!

Active Gym Goers If you are an avid gym-goer, then you are probably hitting the gym to exercise day-in and day-out. This is absolutely great! But, do you ever find yourself fizzled out with no motivation to get to the gym? It is time to learn how to get outside of the...

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Burnin’ Metabolism: Eat More, Lose More

Fitness professionals hear it every day. “I am just not losing any weight, and I don’t get it! I don’t eat that much!” Most weight loss clients go through this at some point in their journey, and my answer to them always surprises them. “Eat More!” This is the point...

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