Basic Primal Movements: What are they and why are they important (Part 2)
In part 1 of this article, we explained what primal movements are and why they are important to incorporate in our training. This second part will look at what movements...
Part 1: What are Basic Primal Movements and why are they important?
There is much confusion today in the world of training. Questions like: How do I get started? How many days should I train? How many sets? How many reps? What...
Setting Up Your Home Gym: The Essentials
Maybe the COVID pandemic has caused you to feel uncomfortable going to your local gym. Or maybe it has shut down your local gym. Or maybe you’re just getting into...
How to Do Online Personal Training
Being an online personal trainer is a great way to expand your training business, reach more clients, and have more flexibility in your schedule. However, virtual training is very different...
Exercise Benefits, Part 6: Why You Should Stretch
In the final part of this six-part series on the benefits of exercise, I’ll close with a discussion of what I close all my classes with: stretching.
While it may...
Exercise Benefits, Part 4: Why You Should Do Intervals (If You Can)
I might be a bit of an anomaly (after all, I love burpees—and I don’t say that sarcastically; I truly love them), but I love HIIT (high-intensity interval training). I...
Exercise Benefits, Part 3: Why You Should Do Strength Training
I'll be honest: I hate strength training. Well, "hate" is maybe a little strong, but I definitely I fall solidly into the cardio camp. Give me an open trail and...
Exercise Benefits, Part 2: Why You Should Do Cardio
In all my years of teaching group fitness, I’ve found it pretty universally true that everyone falls into one—and only one—camp: you’re either a cardio person or a strength person....
Tried and True Training Advice
We get it. Online fitness training and online fitness coaching are hard. You have preparation to do, plans to make, follow-ups to conduct, and clients to recruit. On top of...
Personal Training: Tips for Success
What makes a good personal trainer? That’s a loaded question, because there are a lot of factors in play. Some people hire a trainer simply for accountability. Others want someone...
New to Exercising? Start Slow
If you’re new to the world of fitness, it can be overwhelming. There are so many options of what to do and so many experts telling you what to do...
Exercise Benefits, Part 1: Why You Should Aim to Be Active
With how much the fitness industry has grown in recent years, you’re probably well aware of the fact that exercise has many health benefits. But why? How? What specifically does...