Some people might not know this but I am still relatively new to Greeley, Colorado. I actually moved here in the beginning of August in order to start my Masters program at UNC. I had been a personal trainer and fitness coach for several years in Fargo, ND and...
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Holiday Seasons Call for Good Health
With the holidays fully upon us, I would like to focus this week’s blog on something we should all appreciate: good health. With all of the time spent shopping for presents, entertaining guests, cooking giant holiday meals, and whatever else the holiday season may...
Why Powerlifting is the Best Sport You Will Do
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...
Meet Our Newest Trainer: Tim Osterbauer
Hello everybody! My name is Tim Osterbauer and I am the newest trainer here at NoCo! I was born in Osceola, WI (the greatest state ever) and have 3 older siblings and 8 nieces and nephews who I love tremendously. I grew up playing football, wrestling, and track and...
How to Quit Being A Quitter!
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...
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,...
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...
The Basics of Tracking Macros
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...
Always Remember Where You Started: Ryan’s Fitness Journey
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 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...