Hey!! So I believe most people have the basic understanding that over-eating can lead to weight gain, or at the very least prevent weight loss from occurring. I’m sure you’ve also heard something along the lines of “burn more calories than you consume” and you will... read more
Hey! For August I wanted to highlight what I feel is one of the most critical upper body exercises to include in a strength training program – FACEPULLS! The name might sound silly to you if you are not familiar with strength and resistance training, but I can assure... read more
Here’s an oldie but a goodie… Should you do cardio BEFORE you lift? If you’ve been following our blogs for a while then you probably know by now that I put traditional cardio down the list below strength training, metabolic training, AND nutrition when... read more
Right behind weight loss/body composition change, the SECOND most popular question we get regarding fitness related goals is: “What exercises should I do to get better at (insert sport of choice)” Whether it’s tennis, golf, running, biking, baseball,... read more
This is by far the MOST asked question I get this time of the year… Q: What exercises should I do to lose weight (get lean…lose belly fat…etc.)? However, my answer to this question is usually not exactly what they are looking for… A: There are no... read more
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling like that… “I just CAN’T?” …Especially when it’s your morning to hit the gym? Or maybe when you get off from a long, stressful day at work? Does the gym literally sound like the LAST place you would... read more
So we are officially in the “heat” of holiday season – The MOST wonderful time of the year!! Families gather from around the country (and beyond)… Much needed vacation time from work… Decorations, lights and holiday music everywhere you turn…... read more
“If you BELIEVE – You can achieve!” “You can be ANYTHING you want to be – Just BELIEVE!” Remember hearing something like this as a kid? Feeling as if you could conquer the world by simply BELIEVING that you could?... read more
This morning I was actually working my way through some notes I took at my last business conference, and the one I took below from our fearless leader Pat Rigsby really stuck out to me. “Leaders Make Decisions” No he’s not the first person to ever... read more
Hey there! Want to know HOW to maximize the results you achieve while strength training? OK, so maybe these aren’t necessarily “top secret” tips I’m releasing from deep down in the Personal Trainer’s Vault…But they are Florida Fitness Coaches’ TOP... read more
Quick question…How often do you stretch? If you stretch DAILY – way to go!! I would argue that you have made an excellent habit that only a small percentage of the population follows through with on a daily basis. My next question is… Are you... read more
Oh Carbs…They get such a bad rap in the nutrition world! With “Keto” being all the rage right now, carbs seem to almost have become a “dirty word” when it comes to nutrition. But, are they really THAT bad? Is “cutting carbs” REALLY the key to fat... read more
So this morning I was listening to a podcast that brought up a concept that really got my gears churning.The Podcast I was listening to is called “Morning Motivation”. I jump around with podcast topics, but always try to focus on trying to get one solid take-away from... read more
Oh the “A” word…. Aching…Awful….Annoying… ARTHRITIS!! Lately is seems like this has been a HOT topic in the club, as we have quite a few amazing clients in our “fit-family” that unfortunately have to deal with some form of arthritis on a daily basis.... read more
Quick question for you… Are you wearing the same shoes you walk/run in to lift weights at the gym? If the answer is yes, then you might be doing more harm than good! This topic comes up quite a bit in the gym, so I wanted to send out a quick “PSA”... read more
Over the years I have worked as a personal trainer/fitness coach, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with quite a few business experts and “finance-savvy” individuals in the club. I also consider myself a “life-time learner”, and will take any... read more
Quick question for you, what do you do for nutrition post-workout? If the answer is “nothing”, a piece of fruit, or you just wait to eat at your next meal …then this message is important for you! When you exercise, especially strength training, what you are... read more
While some of you I know are pretty religious about foam rolling daily, I know there are plenty others who are still a bit “in the dark” as far as the “why’s” and “how-to’s” of foam rolling. Once only a technique used by physical therapists, athletic trainers, and... read more
