I don’t know how many of you read Morgan’s blog about goal setting, but as I was reading it I kept feeling more and more stressed out. There is not a single part of me that feels comfortable thinking about what I want to accomplish in a month, much less… one year! What Makes Me…
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How I Stick to My New Years Goals
This time of year everyone is talking about goals and new years resolutions. As someone who thrives from making set plans, checklists and spreadsheets it’s not surprising I set new goals for myself every year. Every year my goals look a little different and how I set them changes but that’s to make them better…
We Are Not Weight Loss Coaches
One of the most common reasons people hire a personal trainer is because they want to lose weight and we love that BUT losing weight is not the only benefit of a regular strength training program. In fact you can begin a strength training program and not lose weight. WHAT!? Strength training provides more benefits…
Baby Steps: How I Deal With My Body Image Issues
Baby Steps: How I Deal With My Body Image Issues The Three Extremes Obesity I’ve never had an ideal body. Genetically I am predisposed to carry fat in my stomach and hips (thanks mom). I never cared when I was in grade school, but when I changed schools in middle school I started to listen…
Strength Training for Runners
Runners in the midwest have been running outside for a few months now. There are races every weekend for runners of all abilities and distances. People run for various reasons including the cardiovascular benefits, mental health benefits or they just like to compete. Unfortunately many runners neglect strength training and wind up losing muscle which…
Joint Injuries and Strength Training
The Boring Stuff: Anatomy There are a few different types of joint types in the body. The two most common types of joints that get injured are hinge joints (ankles, wrists, elbow, and knee) and ball and socket joints (hip and shoulder). These joints are exactly as they sound. A hinge joint is a meeting…
Invest in Your Health: Benefits of Personal Training
Strength Training as an Investment Personal Training is often looked at as an expense, but what if it was looked at as an investment? An investment to improve your current health. An investment to prevent future injuries and disease with an educated approach. An investment to hire a professional to guide you to manage your…
How To Prevent Age-Related Muscle Loss
Falls are the most common cause of injuries during old age. Sarcopenia is defined as age-related muscle loss that occurs after age 30. Inactive adults can lose up to 3-5% of their muscle mass each decade. As early as age 65, this percentage may increase drastically. This muscle loss is usually associated with lower activity…
Women and Strength Training
Women and Strength Training: The Myths Strength training is extremely important for both men AND WOMEN. There are so many benefits that come from strength training that it should be an easy choice to fit strength into your regular routine. Unfortunately there are so many myths about strength training, especially regarding women! Below are just…
Free Weights and Machines - Which is Better?
Here are some common quotes we hear around the fitness industry: “Machines are only for people with injuries.” “I don’t use machines because they don’t help build mass.” “Machines don’t work for functional training.” We lumped quite a bit of nonsense all into one post. Each quote above has its own issues and we…