You want a toned midsection? A bullet-proof core? Six-pack abs? No luck yet? Here’s where you’re likely going wrong: “I should do 500 Sit-Ups every day to train my abs, right?” 😁 WRONG. 👎 Here’s why you’re getting low-back pain instead of shredded abs. Sit-ups are overrated. (Not worthless – just overrated.) Think about the …
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Does your fun trampoline routine count as exercise? YES. 😀 The fun exercise that you will do is better than the optimal exercise that you won’t do. Getting your daily physical activity in should be fun. You’re never too old for a trampoline or a skateboard or a tennis racquet. Whatever it is that gets …
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You went “off the rails” last weekend? 🍔🍻🍕 Here’s what you need to do ASAP: 🛌 Wake up. Get out of bed. If you need to, countdown in your head. “3… 2… 1… Go.” 🚿 Take a shower. (Maybe a cold one?) Get your skin feeling clean again. 💧 Drink water. I don’t have to …
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3 facts for finding the perfect diet and exercise plan. There is no perfect exercise. There is no perfect diet. Progress trumps perfection. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. 🏋️♂️ No perfect workout? Some exercises are for strength. Others for balance. Or flexibility. Stability. Stamina. Longevity. Reflexes. Sports-specific-performance… I could keep going but this list is …
What Digital Screens are Doing to Your Posture Are you hunching over to look at your phone right now? 🤨 I’m looking out for you. “Stand up straight with your shoulders back.” 👆 Clinical psychologists recommend this posture for approaching the world. Similarly, personal trainers recommend this posture for approaching any activity. (And yes – …
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The images say it all. Especially that last one. The problem with fitness trends. Don’t make this harder than it has to be. More complexity does not mean more progress. Simplicity is not sexy. But complexity is. And contrarianism is even sexier. “Skip breakfast. Eliminate carbs. Drink butter-infused coffee. Go against the scientific consensus.” Every …
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“I am a fit and fun mom. I feel great in my skin. I can compete with my boys. I say yes to adventure.” 👈 That’s a fitness mission statement. Do you have one? *Note: The example above is not mine. It’s inspired by one of my online coaching clients – you know who you …
How to Stay Motivated to Get in Shape Even When it Sucks. Fitness Mission Statement 101. Read More »
You can fit a gyro (or literally anything) into your weight loss diet. 🥙 Trust me. Here’s how to hit your Calories and keep your social life: 1️⃣ Listen to your gut. 😉 When your friends say, “let’s get gyros tonight,” you make a decision. Do you really want a gyro? Or do you actually …
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Here are 4 ways to show up for yourself today. Pick one and just do it. You deserve it. 1️⃣ Go to the gym. 💪 You don’t need a perfect 5-day/week personalized program. You don’t even need to work out. Just walk through the front door. That’s a win. 2️⃣ Go for a walk. 🚶You …
Now training at Fitness19 in Green Tree Welcoming our newest personal trainer Chase! 👉 “I’m here to help ordinary people build a solid fitness foundation and achieve long-term results. I will keep this process simple, but simple does not mean easy. Here are my stats: ✅ NASM certified personal trainer ✅ Wrote 100s of personalized …
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