Birthday Thoughts
With this week marking the completion of my 33rd trip around the sun, I would like to share with you my thoughts on life and what changes I have made over the past year. Having kids is a beautiful thing Imogene and Frank will be turning 6 and 4, respectively, in a few months! It’s hard to believe […]
The First Meal of the Day
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day!’ Or is it? A popular marketing gimmick from 1950s Kellogg’s commercials would tell you that a bowl of cereal right away in the morning would be a great first meal of the day choice. I think we know better now to […]
Joint by Joint
In the early 2000s, two pillars of the strength and conditioning world, Mike Boyle and Gray Cook, met at a seminar to discuss how they each train their members and common issues they encounter regarding individuals’ poor movement quality. A light bulb went off, and they coined the “Joint by Joint approach” to training movement […]
Get Up Without Your Hands
I have a challenge for you: Lie down on the floor and try to get up without using your hands. Can you do it? If not, don’t feel discouraged, but know that this is an important life skill! The ability to get up to a standing position at any age from the ground is a […]
Strength vs Resistance Training
Have you ever thought about how every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square? The difference between resistance training and strength training is the same concept: All strength training can be considered resistance training, but not all resistance training can be considered strength training. Consider the following example- if I were […]
What Zone Are You In?
This week we are going to discuss the importance of heart rate-based training. Recently, Tom and I have been focusing more specifically on heart rate fluctuations for our individual clients, as well as trying to get our group members to check in on their heart rates during a training bout. First, let’s review the zones […]
Holiday Season at Home Workouts
Tis the season to mess up your workout schedule! Between family visiting, traveling, and the chaos of the holiday season, it can become difficult to stay consistent with your training. To help make things a little easier for you this holiday season, I have put together three different workouts you could do in the comfort […]
The Big T
Today we are going to discuss the anabolic hormone response, which is something you may have never heard of. The anabolic hormone response happens when we participate in resistance training, when anabolic hormones are released in response to two types of stressors on the system: Mechanical stressors- i.e. muscles and bones moving, and internal stressors- […]
Do I Need a Drink?
When it comes to hydration, you’ve likely heard all sorts of conflicting information. Maybe you have heard that you need to drink 8-10 glasses of water daily, or perhaps that you should consume half your body weight in ounces. And what about caffeinated drinks—are they dehydrating? How do electrolytes fit into the picture? What the […]
The Big Four
Today I want to share four essential daily practices that can significantly enhance your movement and overall health. Those four things include: Getting on the ground and moving, deep squat holds, hanging, and walking. By incorporating these simple activities into your daily routine, you’ll be surprised at how much better your body will feel. Below, […]