Jan 83 minThe Biggest Missing Piece for WomenI was a guest on the Living Lean podcast (hosted by Jeremiah Bair - link below!) in Fall 2020. He asked great questions that really allow...
Nov 11, 20204 minPeri Workout NutritionThis is also in audio version, if you prefer to listen to my FREE podcasts! Visit my website to listen, or you can subscribe for FREE on ...
Nov 3, 20204 minBrace your Core & Breathing Before Heavy LiftsYour core includes everything around your torso/midsection: - Rectus abdominus (main ‘abs’) - Internal and external obliques (‘side abs’)...
Sep 2, 20202 minWhat is hypertrophy, and how do you do it?What: it’s the term for muscle growth. How: overload your muscles by resistance training. Here are the simple details on it: Muscle is ma...
Sep 2, 20201 minVariations of Progressive OverloadYou can progress in your training without increasing the weights! Progressive overload doesn’t just mean increasing weights. There are a ...
Aug 19, 20202 min6 ways to have the BEST WorkoutsThere are an abundance of different ways to workout, from training style, frequency per week, session lengths; all based upon our individ...
Jun 22, 20202 minDon’t chase the DOMS*DOMS: delayed onset muscle soreness I used to chase that ‘cripple’ feeling post workout. Couldn’t walk up the stairs after leg day? You ...
Nov 28, 20193 minUnderstanding Types of Muscle FibresEver feel like you’re getting stronger but you don’t see your muscle really getting bigger? That’s because of the different types of musc...
May 15, 20192 minWhy Women Should Strength TrainAre you still hesitant to start strength training (or powerlifting) because you're worried that you're going to look like the next She-Hu...
May 10, 20195 minReasons why the scale goes upWorking with clients from all different styles of life, there’s one big thing they all have in common. They ask ME why the scale goes up ...
Apr 20, 20191 minPublished in MindBodyGreen: Women who Learned to Strength TrainWhat an incredible opportunity to share; I was asked to contribute to an article on MindBodyGreen, a very popular wellness website. Along...
Mar 31, 20191 minVacation Workout: January 17, 2018Muscle emphasis: delts, glutes (AKA shoulders and booty!) Equipment used: adjustable (incline) bench, various dumbbells, mini resistance ...
Mar 31, 20191 minVacation Workout: January 6, 2018Muscle emphasis: chest, quads Equipment used: adjustable (incline) bench, various dumbbells, mini resistance bands, cable machine (for si...
Mar 21, 20192 minOne Thing I Wish I Knew Before I Started Working Out*Disclaimer: this article might offend some people. Please remember this is my personal opinion and is not intended to personally attack ...
Mar 21, 20194 min5 Things They Never Told Me When I Started Working OutWe know that hindsight is always 20/20. I’ve been going to the gym and working out for over 10 years and I have learned a lot in that tim...
Mar 21, 20193 minTraining Reps for PerformanceWhen it comes to your training program, there are so many different approaches (sets, reps, tempo/time under tension, rest period, total ...
Mar 16, 20191 minTraining with a BeltBelts should be used as a cue to brace your core; they aren’t necessarily meant to be a band-aid for your training in order for you to li...
Mar 16, 20191 minWearing Wrist StrapsWrist straps allow you to fatigue the target muscle without worrying about your grip failing first. They can be used with accessory movem...
Mar 16, 20193 minExercising When You're SickWhat’s the best medicine for your recovery: sweat it out or rest? When your body is inhibited with a sickness, your immune system has to w...
Mar 16, 20194 min6 Goal-Related Workout Mistakes You're MakingOften seen as New Year Resolutions, many people make goals of working out in order to lose weight. As a trainer and coach, “weight loss” ...