Client Spotlight Saturday: Heather Potts

This week’s Client Spotlight Saturday is Heather Potts! She is one of the smiliest clients we have! She is a hardworker and put in the work. When she is challenged to lift a heavier weight or do another rep she accepts it with a smile on her face. Let Heather’s story inspire you! “One of […]

Overcoming Fear, Lack of Motivation, and Procrastination: A Guide to Doing What You Know You Should Do

Feeling stuck and struggling to follow through on the things we know we should do is a common issue. Here are the top 3 reasons why we often don’t do what we know we should do: Fear of Failing Fear of failing can be a powerful force that keeps us from taking action. It can […]

Sustainable Progress: The Key to Long-Term Success

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to be drawn in by the promise of quick fixes and instant gratification. Whether it’s a new diet trend promising to shed pounds in record time, or a get-rich-quick scheme, the allure of immediate results is undeniable. However, the reality is that these quick fixes often lead to disappointment […]

3 Surprising Ways Personal Training Can Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health

Having a personal trainer can provide numerous benefits for both your physical and mental well-being. Here are three ways that working with a personal trainer can positively impact your mental and emotional health: Increases Confidence and Self-Esteem Working with a personal trainer will help increase your confidence and self-esteem. Personal trainers give support and encouragement, […]

Let’s Not Make Nutrition Complex

Nutrition can be a complex and overwhelming topic for many people. There are countless diets, recommendations, and guidelines to follow, and it can be difficult to know what to believe. However, it’s important to remember that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your […]

Your Health Is Not An Expense, It’s An Investment!

Your health is not an expense, it’s an investment! Eating fast food 3x/week is an expense. Eating a lot of processed food is an expense. Drinking a lot of energy drinks, pop, sugary drinks, and alcohol are all an expense. Having to take medication because you choose not to have better nutrition and/or not exercise […]

Client Spotlight Saturday: Laura Kuiper

This week’s Client Spotlight Saturday is Laura Kuiper! She turned 60 years young this past year and is stronger than she has ever been. Longevity is her focus as she is setting the example for her 3 daughters. Let Laura’s story inspire you! “I’ve always enjoyed working out, but did it at home while my […]

Nutrition Myth vs Fact: Vegetable Oil Is Better Than Butter

There are alternatives to butter and vegetable oil. Rather than slathering bread with margarine or dairy butter, consider spreads without trans fat and with the lowest amount of saturated fat. Alternatives include nut and seed butters, mashed avocado and hummus, all of which offer a better-than-butter fat mix. Even peanut butter is an option, as […]

High Reps Low Weight? Low Weight High Reps?

This is a common fitness question; so I thought I’d answer it today. As usual, there is no definitive answer; it really depends on your goals. Generally, lower reps are better for building strength and muscle, higher reps are better for building muscular endurance. It’s a good idea to incorporate both into your training, which […]

Go Faster With Coaching

This is a story about a blocked pipe. This was back in the days before the internet, when most shops weren’t open on Sundays.  But a blocked pipe is a blocked pipe, right? So this person went down in the basement and struggled with the pipe for hours, trying to find the problem and then […]