I didn’t realize I needed more mobility training until it was too late. I was standing over a barbell, about to do a Sumo deadlift, thinking I had covered everything. Besides lacking technique, I lacked the hip mobility to hinge … Read More
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5 Must Do Resistance Band Exercises
As a coach, I believe in using all the exercise tools in the toolbox, including the resistance band. When clients start working with me, they have a preconceived notion of what a workout will look like. Cold hard steel of … Read More
The Vital Importance of Suicide Prevention
You’ll probably never meet a person who hasn’t been touched by suicide in some way, shape, or form, and unfortunately, I’ve had my share of close brushes with it. My brother has tried to take his own life three times. … Read More
The Call Of Convenience
Convenience is proceeding with something with little effort or difficulty, while inconvenience is the opposite. You could argue that we have never lived with as much convenience as we do now. Geez, I’m old enough to recall having to use … Read More
Why Mobility Is Still Sexy
Good mobility and the ability to move freely without limitations are pillars of a healthy life. As we age, it becomes essential to maintain this ability without limitations and pain. Undoubtedly, we get stiffer and less mobile as we age. … Read More
Determination Is A Required Fitness Trait
Before diving into this post, we’ll use this definition of determination. Determination: The firmness of purpose; resoluteness. However, notice the similarities between determined and stubborn. Stubborn: A person’s dogged determination to maintain their attitude or position on something, even when … Read More
5 Best Trap Bar Exercises That Are Not Deadlifts
The trap bar may be one of the best gym tools you’re not using or only using for deadlifts. Its neutral grip D handles and unique positioning make it an exerciser’s best friend. Al Gerard invented it in the late 1980s … Read More
Respect, Just a Little Bit
Before breaking into the Aretha Franklin song, let’s respect Google on respect’s noun and verb meanings. (Noun) A deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. (Verb) Admire (someone or something) deeply due to their … Read More
Embrace Your Inner Child
Embracing your inner child is easier for some than others because some of us never grow up. It’s funny because when you’re a child, you cannot wait to do adult things like stay up late, drive cars, and eat fancy … Read More
How To Make It Work And Overcome Obstacles
Since becoming a personal trainer, I have had to find ways to make it work because we rarely have perfect circumstances to begin anything, including fitness. My first-ever client had third-degree burns on her forearm (and the scars to prove … Read More