Posts tagged health goals
Don't Waste Time: Focus on What Actually Matters

Getting (and staying) in shape isn’t as complicated as you may think. Sometimes I wish the internet wasn’t such a vast source of information – paralysis by analysis is very real. So much conflicting information may make you question whether what you’re doing for fitness is actually “right,” or even worse, prevent you from starting in the first place.

Here is what’s actually important. Doing these things most of the time will keep you strong, fit, and at a healthy bodyweight for life. 99% of people will never need to go beyond any of these simple habits.

Read More
Why You Need a Fitness Coach

I get it, I’m biased. But think about it this way – if I didn’t see the massive value in what I do, why would I do it? The obesity crisis isn’t going away any time soon and costs the US billions every year, not to mention the incalculable toll on individuals and families. Most adults are overworked, stressed out, and feel forced to put their own well-being on the backburner.

Sound familiar?

It doesn’t need to be this way, and a good coach will partner with you to help you find a solution that works with your life and goals. You don’t need to try to do it alone.

Read More
Why Hybrid Fitness Coaching is the Optimal Way to Get the Most Out of Your Fitness Program

The traditional one-on-one personal training model is flawed. Many gyms have implemented a semi-private or group training model. That’s a huge improvement, but it still has its drawbacks. Online training has absolutely exploded in the last several years and is a great option, but also has a few flaws, like lack of any face-to-face technique instruction. There’s a better option still, and it’s my primary service that I offer.

Read More
You're Probably Undertrained

Like any other athletic activity, lifting weights is a skill. If you want to be any good at it, you have to practice, and you have to specifically practice the skills that you want to improve.

In many training programs, there’s a lot emphasis placed on recovery and not doing too much, often to the detriment of skill development.

Read More