I’d like to address something that may not sit well, but that we all need to hear. It’s the never ending excuses we’ve all used to avoid heathy habits. Tell me if these sound familiar… I’ll start working out next week…next month…at the beginning of the year. I’m just waiting until I get through this …
Trainer Advice
Four Ways You May be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts
Perhaps you have committed yourself to an exercise regimen but feel frustrated that your efforts don’t seem to be helping you achieve your fat loss goals. This article identifies 4 possible reasons and offers a few strategies to address each. 1. Not Enough Sleep: The benefits of sleep are numerous, but let’s focus on the …
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Two Notes, Ten Lessons
It’s been an eventful two months. Six weeks ago, we were blessed with our second child – a healthy, beautiful little girl. This blessing, along with that of a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery is something we are indeed grateful for. Two weeks ago, I completed the most difficult physical event of my life…a 140 …
Sets and Reps – A Quick Primer
Sets and reps. These terms are frequently referenced by trainers and gym goers alike and are the cornerstones of any strength training program, but what do they mean and how do you determine the appropriate numbers for each of these variables? Quick Definitions Reps: the number of “repetitions” you do for a movement, …
Three Lessons From My Race That Can Help You
Last weekend, I completed my first 70.3 Half Ironman – a triathlon that incorporates a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile half-marathon run. In my case, the run was actually more of a walk, but the day served as milestone in my training, and it was the first time …