I don't know why, but sometimes when I work out, I feel pressure to go through the entire workout as fast as I can. I'm not sure if my brain is saying "the faster you go, the better the workout", but my brain's wrong. Even though high-intensity workouts keep your heart rate up, that shouldn't cost …
Beginners Guide to College Fitness
Walking into the gym for your first time can be a little bit intimidating. In one corner there’s two guys wearing tank tops doing bicep curls in front of the mirror, the other corner is a large group of girls all doing a bodyweight circuit in perfect unison, and somewhere there’s a human who is …
Beginning Your At Home Gym
It’s been a couple crazy months to begin the year 2020, but we have made it to Summer! The sun is shining, the air is warm, and the gyms are beginning to open? Hooray! Being at home all this time is kind of crazy and now as your gym opens back up, you may be thinking to yourself, “How about I build …
Get the Most Accurate Fitness Tracker Data
Fitness trackers have blown up in recent years. More recently, they've become popular among people of all fitness levels. Knowing all of the functions and features of your tracker can be hard because there are so many makes and models of fitness trackers. Because of this, it can be even harder to …
Thank You For The Advice, May I Have Some More….
If you’re anything like me or have ever been to a gym, you’ve probably gotten a ton of advice about fitness from a lot of people. From all of that advice, whether or not you asked for it, some of it may be worthwhile to listen to, but how do you determine which? Being a personal trainer, I’m always …
Starting Your Fitness Journey
Starting your fitness journey can be an overwhelming process. From making sure you know what you are doing to finding a gym that is right for you. As for finding the right gym for you, make sure you are choosing one that matches your personality. Finding the right gym for you will help you feel at …
Seriously, Have Gym Etiquette.
Proper Gym Etiquette When starting your fitness journey at a gym it is important to know the in and out’s of proper gym etiquette. Proper gym etiquette will help you get settled into a new gym as well as build new friendships and workout partners. Gym etiquette may sound like a simple thing and …
How to Beat Gym Intimidation
Believe it or not, gym intimidation is real. If you're unfamiliar with a gym setting or just started going to a new one, it's understandable to feel hesitant. Everyone has their own reasons for feeling intimidated or overwhelmed by the gym. Some of the most common reasons for gym intimidation are: …