Have you been working out for years but you’re still not seeing results? Or maybe you saw results initially, but now you’re stuck in a plateau. This article summarizes 13 reasons why you may not being seeing the health and fitness results you are looking for.
Read MoreI don't know about you, but summer just kind of "happened" to me. There’s really no other way to describe the last 3 months other than that. I’m not entirely sure how they happened, but they did. 75% of the time I didn’t know what day it was, and imagine my shock when I realized that it’s already the end of August. AUGUST FRIENDS, August. What the what?!?
Unfortunately, when things like this just happen, that usually means schedule and routine are off. And when routines get off for whatever reason (whether it be summer, an injury, a celebration, or a sorrow) one of the easiest things to let slide is how we take care of ourselves; especially in the health and fitness category.
Read MorePsssst!! If you hate long seemingly endless bouts of cardio I’ve got something to tell you… you don’t have to do it ever again. Like ever, ever. Seriously.
Nope, not even if you’re trying to lose weight. Not even if you’re trying to get “swole” (especially if you’re trying to get swole, bro!). If you don’t like it, you can stop doing it… yesterday.
I’m going to try and keep this super simple.
Read MoreDon't get me wrong, exercise is amazing. Really, it's great for you. There are so many benefits of exercising regularly. Exercise makes you kinder, more patient, more energetic, and more confident. Exercise helps you sleep better, feel stronger, and feel more desirable. Oh, and bonus! it can help you maintain a healthy body fat level. However, believe it or not, but there is such a thing as too much exercise.
Read MoreIf I had a nickel for every time throughout the day I looked over at the elliptical machines in my gym and saw someone staring blankly ahead at the TV monitor mindlessly going through their workout, I would quickly become a very, very, affluent personal trainer. Now, I probably need to back up a minute and clarify, this is not just an elliptical problem. I’m also not saying there’s not a time or place for every type of movement (any movement is better than no movement!). The problem with what most people are doing on the elliptical is that they’re just “phoning it in.” Add to that what happens after this workout has occurred, and you’ve started creating what can possibly turn into a major problem.
Read MoreWater. Drinking it is important. Unfortunately, many people don't drink nearly enough of it. In fact, research has shown as many as 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. 75%, really?!? That's 3 out of 4. Three out of FOUR, yikes! If you ask yourself the hard question, which one are you?
Read MoreAs a personal trainer, group exercise instructor and healthy living coach I talk to and work with a lot of people. These people all have at least one thing in common... they have a goal (or many goals!)
Their goals vary. [...]
With all of the people I work with on a daily basis I find that (underlying medical and/or physical conditions aside) there are 11 big reasons some clients don't achieve their goals as quickly (or, unfortunately, at all!).
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