The online/social media fitness industry is bullshit– is what I would’ve said if it wasn’t for the shift I see making headway. Now what exactly is this shift I’m referring to… It’s the growing narrative of promoting healthy movement and encouraging the adoption of a health mindset that supports the individual holistically. Being fit and…
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Rest Day
Despite having our gym memberships on hold there’s no better time to double down on our health and fitness goals. Though motivation may be hard to find, keeping our mind and body strong means getting passionate about moving our bodies whenever possible. Moving your body daily can provide great benefits physically and mentally. This means…
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Original posting: https://stronglifts.com/5×5/#Sets_Reps The StrongLifts 5×5 strength training program consists of two workouts… Workout A: Squat, Bench Press, Barbell Row Workout B: Squat, Overhead Press, Deadlift Do three workouts per week. Never train two days in a row or do two workouts in a day. Wait one day before doing your next workout. This gives…
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No, I’m not talking about being beach body ready. I’m talking about movement ready. Having the mobility and strength to fully capitalize in the summer adventures you’ll be embarking on this summer. It’s always a motivating time as we spring into summer activities and embrace the outdoors. Despite our best intentions, we tend to be…
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We’ve all had those moments when there aren’t enough hours in the day to fit everything in. Or that feeling of exhaustion after a full day’s work where the only form of physical activity we can muster is laying down and kicking off our shoes. Being a fitness professional for 10+ years, the #1 advice…
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DID SOMEONE SAY SWEATER WEATHER? As our favourite season is finally upon us and we eagerly prepare to snuggle up with some Netflix, pumpkin spice and everything nice, our bodies may be feeling like it’s time to pack away our fitness goals next to our summer dresses and flip flops. And while it’s natural to…
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We have all heard the saying, “no pain, no gain,” and if you are from the era of dungy gyms and over-the-top lifts, then you have probably succumbed to the social pressures of pushing yourself to avoid ridicule. You know, those moments you pushed just a bit more because someone was shouting, “come on, one more rep!” or the “don’t be a quitter” comment to get you rattled up. We have come a far way since those days, or at least I hope we have. Now, I am not…
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As another year comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect on the goals you set for yourself and what ended up happening. Odds are you hit some of your goals but fell short in others. Regardless of the outcome, the goals we set for ourselves mean little to nothing if they are not truly aligned with outcomes that move…
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