Functional Training Basics

People performing functional training exercises

Functional Training Basics Functional training has gained significant popularity in the fitness world due to its ability to improve strength, enhance movement patterns, and decrease the likelihood of injury. Unlike traditional strength training that focuses on isolated muscles, functional training emphasizes movements that mimic real-life activities. This comprehensive approach engages multiple muscle groups, enhances joint…

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A Quick and Basic Guide to Setting Up Calories and Macros

Calories and macros

A Quick and Basic Guide to Setting Up Calories and Macros Creating a plan for daily caloric intake and macro breakdown involves determining your calorie needs and setting specific macronutrient targets. Here’s a concise guide to help you develop your plan: Calculate your calorie needs: To maintain your current weight, determine your Total Daily Energy…

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2021 New Year’s Challenge

Double Your Fat Loss, Build Lean Muscle, and Get in the Best Shape of Your Life in Just 6 Weeks During the New Year, New You Challenge   Get rid of those workout DVDs, throw out those diet books, and ignore everyone who says it is impossible… Thanks to the NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Challenge,…

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Pros and Cons of Virtual Personal Training

Virtual Training

Pros and Cons of Virtual Personal Training No lie, everyone has been thrust into an entirely virtual world.  If you’re lucky, your work is probably entirely virtual, your friend hangouts are virtual, hell you probably even grocery shop virtually!  For many, their personal training has gone virtual as well. And with regards to fitness, every…

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6 Simple Ways to Make Progress With At Home Workouts

Virtual Training

If you really want to make progress towards your goal and you don’t have access to seemingly unlimited weight or resistance, then you have to turn your attention to other methods of progression while working out at home.   Adding load (going up in weight) is obviously the easiest and most commonly used, and for…

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How to make progress at home [Podcast Blog]

Working out at home with kid around

In last week’s episode, we talked about giving ourselves grace and feeling the feelings that come with quarantine, a pandemic, and severe disruption to routine.  You can hear that here. This week, we break down how to approach your health and fitness from a mental, physical, and nutritional standpoint.  We talk a lot about meeting…

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