In the world of SO many options for fitness equipment, machines, gadgets, gizmos, inflatable surfaces, banded contraptions, and thingamabobs…we forget about the OG’s, the original gainers, of the gym. I’m talking about the iron. More specifically, the dumbbell. Because even the barbell has made a comeback of sorts – well, for hardcore gym goers itContinue reading “All You Need to Get Killer Fat Burning and Muscle Building Workouts”
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Consistency Over Everything Will Yield Results
This post was originally sent out via my insider’s email list…and I got a very big positive response to it, so I wanted to share it here. If you don’t already get the weekly insider emails (on Tuesdays) you are missing out! SUBSCRIBE HERE Have you ever not gone to the gym because you didn’tContinue reading “Consistency Over Everything Will Yield Results”
Think Yourself Fit
Going off last weeks post about loving yourself first., I wanted to bring up the power of the mind. The mind is truly the strongest “muscle” we have when it comes to what we do with our body. Our mind can convince us to do crazy things, and it can convince us to avoid thingsContinue reading “Think Yourself Fit”
Love Yourself First
“You cannot pour from an empty cup” In other words, you can’t help others who need you if you aren’t taking care of yourself. I want you to focus on you. It’s not selfish. It’s mandatory. I am not suggesting that you forget about your loved ones, your spouse, your kids, etc… I am just remindingContinue reading “Love Yourself First”
The Missing Link For Progress
Fat loss stalled. Muscle gain stalled. Looking softer, or guys…having issues staying “soft”? Time to diet harder, workout harder, or take more pills…right? Not so fast. What about your sleep? Sleep is a foundational component of overall healthy life. Studies have shown that with as little as only 4 days of sleep deprivation, young, healthy malesContinue reading “The Missing Link For Progress”
HELP! I Can’t Get to the Gym but I Need to Workout!
What do you do if you can’t get to the gym…because of weather, car issues, or something else – but you know you need to do something, you need to be active, or you need to blow off some steam. Look no further than body weight exercises. The only equipment you need is you – soContinue reading “HELP! I Can’t Get to the Gym but I Need to Workout!”
Your Reaction is 100% Your Fault
Jan 22, 2019…..4AM “Michael! Get up, I think we have water leaking in the basement!”, was the first thing I heard abruptly and totally unexpectedly. I sprinted downstairs, and as soon as I got to the landing at the bottom of the stairs, my heart sunk. Well, my feet also sunk because the carpet wasContinue reading “Your Reaction is 100% Your Fault”
Let’s Get Physical at the Office…
Get your mind out of the gutter. Chronic sitting is a plague to our country, and most Americans are falling victim. We sit in the morning, sit in our car, sit at the desk, sit at lunch, sit on the way home, sit at home, and repeat. Aside from the chronic issues that come fromContinue reading “Let’s Get Physical at the Office…”
Results Will Be Found in the Company That You Keep
“Results Will Be Found in the Company That You Keep” – Peterson Company Fitness This is the motto from one of my fellow trainer’s and friend, Becky’s gym in Reedsburg, WI. Honestly, the motto is perfect on so many levels. You are more likely to get results with a support system. You are more likelyContinue reading “Results Will Be Found in the Company That You Keep”
Why Relying on Exercise for Weight Loss is a Bad Idea
It’s that time of the year. Gyms are packed with New Year Resolutioners! It is a fantastic sight. People looking to get their health back, lose some pounds, and get healthy. I love it. However, many of these people have the best of intentions, but maybe the wrong approach. And I don’t blame them. For yearsContinue reading “Why Relying on Exercise for Weight Loss is a Bad Idea”