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Finding Science in the Noise

Hello Warriors! Do you often wonder if the program your friend is on is beneficial? Or maybe if the supplement you keep seeing advertised is worth your money? Most clients and students I’ve worked with over the years ask about these things at least...

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Safety•Strength Training

Top 5 Tips for Dumbbell Pec Flyes

Well Warriors it’s been a hot minute since I talked about form tips. If you are going to strength train, and I hope you are at least considering it, then you gotta do it correctly. Poor form can lead to training inconsistencies and injuries....

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General Fitness•Safety

How to Pick Sneakers for Your Gait

What’s up Wellness Warriors? I am back to chat some more about sneakers and how to find the right pair. I have previously covered how to determine the right shoes for your feet/arches. Today, I want to tackle the another important question to answer...

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Exercise•Safety

Using Your Arches to Find the Right Sneakers

Today let’s talk sneakers! I think there are so many questions about sneakers because they are truly the only piece of exercise equipment you need to invest in. And to be fair, you can find decent sneakers at most price points. But the investment...

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Safety•Strength Training

5 Tips for a Great Bench Press

Hello Wellness Warriors! I have been wanting to get back to talking about the nuts and bolts of exercise for some time, but I wasn’t quite sure how to tackle it. And then the world threw a few curveballs at us this year and...

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Planning and Programming•Safety

Rest and Recovery

I have previously written about getting the most out of both cardio and strength workouts. That’s a lot of work, pun intended. So, today, let’s switch gears and talk about rest.

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Safety•Strength Training

The Lifter, The Spotter, and The Successful Work Out

Strength training is a hugely important form of exercise. In fact, far too few people realize that and engage in this type exercise, but that’s a post for another day. One of the most important aspects of strength training is spotting. Spotting, if you...

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Safety•Strength Training

Five Steps for Effective Strength Training

A story: several years ago (ok like, a decade at this point) I was strength training at my gym. You know, typical afternoon workout, headphones on, working my way through the free weights, minding my own business. I feel a tap on my shoulder,...

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General Fitness•Safety

Straight Up

Confession… I like to people watch. It doesn’t come from any weird voyeuristic place; I am just genuinely interested in people. Given that part of my job entails me watching my clients to ensure proper form, I’m guessing that sometimes I just can’t shut...

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