I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wanted to look like David Beckham. The guy looks great, who doesn’t? He has the perfect balance of muscle size and definition. I envy him every time I see him, but I know that there is NO POSSIBLE WAY for me to look like him for a…
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Make Going to the Gym Easy
How many times have you scrolled through your Facebook or Instagram and see that same person posting about how they went to the gym…AGAIN. You think to yourself that it must be nice that they enjoy going to the gym as much as they do. If only going to the gym was that easy for…
The Truth About Injuries and Strength Training
At Titanium Performance we often work with clients who suffered an injury or from chronic pain and one of the first questions they ask is, “how long until I’m better and can stop this?” This question actually has two parts and people usually don’t like either answer. Unfortunately there isn’t a manual that says how…
Why Setting Goals Terrifies Me
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…
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…