When baby number 2 came in to the scene at the start of this year, I knew this 'adjustment' would impact my own fitness and training routine.
Normally, my standard advice when anyone is going through a life adjustment- new job, moving, baby, puppy, family help, you name it...- is to simplify everything.
Simplify the process, simplify the routine, simplify the resources.
Read MoreThe people have spoken.
Well, at least the people over on the Purposeful Strength Instagram…
Read MoreIn 2017 I made a major shift in programming for my clients to help with that very notion of progress.
Specifically, the shift made progress transparent.
Now, I don't mean transparent in a way that you can clearly see it. I wish it was that easy.
"Okay, put 5 more pounds on the bar and go"
Boom. Progress. Right?
Well yes. That is indeed progress. But, what if the weight doesn't go up? What happens if you can't increase the difficulty of the movement?
What happens next?
This is the challenge my clients were facing and this is the problem I knew I needed a solution for.
So, here's what I did.
Read MoreJust like the title of the article says, this week I wanted to dive in to this concept of ‘danger’ and exercises.
When I first started as a Personal Trainer in 2010, strength training machines, specifically the seated leg extension were deemed ‘dangerous’.
I remember telling clients “avoid this machine because it’s going to put a lot of stress on your _____” or “You could do this movement, but you need to watch out for ____ so you don’t hurt yourself”.
After 12+ years, I have an official statement on ‘danger’ and exercise.
There are no bad movements, exercises, or machines…there are only bodies that aren’t designed or that aren’t ready for what that movement, exercise, or machine provides.
Let me break this down.
Read MoreMaking the jump from working out in a gym to your own home gym brings a grocery list of benefits.
You’ll save time with no commute
You’ll save money with no membership (or you can allocate your gym fees to buying home gym equipment)
You’ll be more efficient with less distractions
You’ll have more opportunities for fitness with the gym hours being 24/7 (see what I did there?).
Pretty great list, right?
Well, like with any gym membership, it only works if YOU work and you’ll only get the list of benefits above if you actually use it.
That’s what I wanted to write about today. Though a home gym is more accessible, more cost effective, and more time-saving, it can be a tough transition working out in your home, basement, or garage.
Read MoreMotivation is the most fickle emotion in the land if fitness and nutrition.
It comes in fast and can leave even faster.
I've touched on this topic in the past a few times. The feedback has always been positive, so I wanted to take another approach to answering the question.
"Why can't I stay motivated to workout?"
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