How 2020 Changed Fitness Forever
2020 has been an interesting year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many gyms were shut down and trainers were out of in-person work. Clients and members resorted to YouTube and other…
3 Reasons You Should Lift Heavy
There are so many things we can do for exercise. Sometimes we shy away from heavy resistance training because we associate it with injury. While it is true that injury…
Deadlift Setup 101
Is the deadlift the king of all lifts? I’ll leave the debate for you all, but the deadlift is my strongest lift. When you are asking your low back, glutes,…
3 Ring Exercises for Arm and Core Strength
You can get a great pair of rings for around $40. There are so many exercises you can do with them. Whenever we go on a road trip, we pack…
How to Row like a BEAST
The rowing machine is a necessary evil. It belongs in your program at some point or another. It can be a fantastic conditioning tool or even a low-impact form of…
3 Tips for Epic Gym Branding
If you are a gym owner or a trainer, you understand the importance of having excellent branding. Your brand is what separates you from the rest of the pack. When…
Is Animal Fat Bad for You?
One question I often get: Is this a good fat or a bad one? Labeling something a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ fat is a bit misleading, but there are certainly fats…
Bulgarian Split Squats are Legit
Anytime you add an Eastern European country’s name to an exercise, it makes it sound legit. Honestly, these are a staple in my routine and the routines of many of…
3 Seasonings That Completely Transform Your Meals
We all know what it’s like to eat a bland meal. Unfortunately, sometimes the blandest food is the best for us. The leaner the meat, the less tasty (generally speaking). …