Category Archives: nutrition

Prevention vs. Treatment

I was sitting in the Doctor’s office sick with a cough, a few months back. It had been a regular thing for my body when weather patterns shift. It gets cold, new allergens in the air, a couple months into football season and my immune system decides to lag behind. I fall behind on sleepContinueContinue reading “Prevention vs. Treatment”

My Training Philosphy

Always be safe and understand the risks involved with exercise. The first, most important piece is safety in training. Don’t do something because someone you follow says “you’ll never find a more effective exercise for your glutes”. If your exercise puts you on the couch, you’re doing exercise wrong. Accidents happen, make sure you knowContinueContinue reading “My Training Philosphy”

Your Fitness Routine is Set. Now What? – Bracing for the Next Steps

After consistently exercising for three months, it’s crucial to reassess your fitness goals and understand what your body needs. Whether it’s aiming for improved health risk factors, weight loss, enhanced mobility for sports, or consistent movement outside of training, the objective is tailored to each individual. It’s also essential to set meaningful goals that resonate on a personal level, fostering motivation and resilience. This process can vastly improve different aspects of your health.

Oral Hygiene is like Fitness

Let’s talk about good days and bad days for a minute. We’ll do it in the context of brushing your teeth relating to commitment to self. There are some days you brush your teeth three times, floss them before gargling some mouth rinse, exactly as your dentist suggests. Being realistic – most days don’t endContinueContinue reading “Oral Hygiene is like Fitness”

An Eye into my Coaching Ethos

Hey, Here’s the thing. I’m not a coach who’s going to yell at you or shame. And I think that’s because I did that to myself for years. It hurt to hear those thoughts in my head, and tear myself down. It makes me feel like I’m not good enough to feel good about who IContinueContinue reading “An Eye into my Coaching Ethos”

High Blood Pressure? Let’s fix it.

Hey friends,I wanted to dive into your blood pressure question. Because mostly, I’m a nerd So, here…we…go… Why is blood pressure important?  It can turn your life expectancy from 76 years old, to 55 years old, with a small difference in blood pressure.A 35 year old with a blood pressure of 120/80 will live on averageContinueContinue reading “High Blood Pressure? Let’s fix it.”

Success on the Scale Pales in Comparison to Functional Goals

YO! I’m going to pull back the veil a little too much on this one. I’ve been doing the exercise thing for a long time. I’ve helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds. I’ve helped people increase their strength. Hell, I’ve even helped people get six-pack abs. This industry is bombarded with goals centeredContinueContinue reading “Success on the Scale Pales in Comparison to Functional Goals”

Capturing Moments of Gratitude

Hey Friends, I’ve spent the last ten plus years inundated with fitness. It’s been a passion. A point of service. And I’ve been grateful at the opportunity to not only serve amazing people, but experience a lifestyle unique to me. One that I am proud of. But also, one that I question every single day.ContinueContinue reading “Capturing Moments of Gratitude”

Intro to Arthritis – Foods that Fight Inflammation

Yoyo!! Today, I bring to you some information to share, about foods that fight arthritis! And not in some magical, wipe away your pain with a wand type of way. But more in a – this food doesn’t cause your inflammatory response to get thrown out of whack – type of way! As an overarchingContinueContinue reading “Intro to Arthritis – Foods that Fight Inflammation”