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Sore, Injured, or Simply Adapting? What to Know When You Start

An educational guide to understanding exercise soreness, recognizing when something needs attention, and learning why communication matters during strength training after 50. “How do I know if what I’m feeling is normal?” It’s a common question when you return to exercise after several years. Maybe your legs feel different the...

The REACH Method

A while ago I read something that absolutely blew my mind! It actually made me step back and rethink some of the things I’ve been taught.   Exactly how long does it take to create a habit?   But wait … what if that’s the WRONG QUESTION?   What if...

Are You Working Hard Enough

Last week I wrote a blog on HIIT classes or High-Intensity Interval Training. I talked about a few things that I don’t like about those boot camp style classes and a few things I think those classes really excel at.   In case you missed my blog last week you...

Is HIIT Right For You?

You may have noticed a recent increase in HIIT gyms or High-Intensity Interval Training gyms popping up in your local neighborhood. Some big names that you may have seen or heard of are OrangeTheory Fitness, Row House, F45 and other boot camp style classes.   Because of their popularity, you...

How Much Is Too Much?

Have you ever been in pain before? Chances are you have dealt with some back, shoulder, knee or some type of pain before. If you have not good for you, whatever you are doing keep doing it!   So if you have been in pain before I bet you don’t...

The Easiest Way To Lose Weight

I mention it over and over again not because I am trying to be a pain in the you know what but because it is just that important!   We know that if you want to lose weight you must eat less than you are eating right now. The formula...

Small Changes For Big Results

Change can be intimidating, we are so used to what we do on a daily basis whether those things are good or bad that we become too comfortable.   If you want to see some sort of outcome change it is necessary that you create some behavior changes that support...