The lunge or single leg movement pattern might be one of the least used patterns among people I have worked with. Everyone is so focused on doing everything on two-feet (bilateral) rather than utilizing the single leg movement pattern. I incorporate some form of single-leg variation in most of my programs. The single-leg is great …
Next up on the foundational movement patterns is the pull. The pull consists of pulling the weight or object toward your body. This movement, like the push, has vertical and horizontal variations. The pull utilizes many different muscle groups but focuses mainly on the back, biceps, and shoulders. The variations of this movement are great …
I program based on the foundational movement patterns: hip hinge, squat, push, pull, lunge, and carry. I am going to write a blog series on each of the movements. First up is the hip hinge. The hip hinge is a great movement that has a lot of benefits including that it can be used for …
Are you stuck looking for the quick fix to lose weight? Do you want to add ten pounds of muscle overnight? Well let’s face it, goals like these or other fitness and nutrition-related goals will not happen overnight. Weight loss, muscle gain, strength gain, and being healthier overall are all a long process. You need …
What supplements should I take? Do I need to take supplements? What is the best supplement? These are just a few of the questions I get a lot from clients and people I speak with about fitness and nutrition. Supplements have become big business and the companies do a great job marketing to people. The …
The holidays are here! That means time spent with family and friends, presents, movie marathons, and good food. Holiday eating on Thanksgiving means turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and my personal favorite, pumpkin pie. Christmas means cookies. I have been asked by multiple people how to eat well during the holidays and avoid weight gain. Here are …
Why do I do customize training for each individual I work with? Simple. Every person is different. Training, like nutrition, should be specifically designed for each client. Not everyone moves the same, has the same strength, has the same experience, or has the same athleticism. So why would you give each client the same cookie-cutter …
Are you someone who just starts lifting without giving any thought to warming up? Is your training suffering or quality of movement doing downhill? Do you find yourself with nagging injuries all the time? Adding in a quality warm-up before a training session increases body temperature, prepares the body for the workout, and sparks recovery. …
As a trainer, I hear every excuse in the book but one of the most common excuses I hear from people on why they can’t train is that they do not have time. It is time for people to stop using time as an excuse. The real reason these people can’t train is that they …
My passion for fitness and nutrition started when I was a kid, but I have not always worked as a trainer. This blog focuses on my journey into fitness and nutrition as a career and how I had to take risks to get where I am. How my journey started It was November 2018, right …
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