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...
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...
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...
Carb cycling has been a hot topic in the past few years when it comes to creating a diet designed to burn fat and lose weight. Does this technique actually work for fat and weight loss, or is it just another exercise fad? Here, we will determine the pros and cons of...
