Reflections on my pregnancy so far and what it’s been like trying to keep fit
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To get strong, how heavy should you lift? For how many reps? Sets? In today's post we give you all the info you need to start programming your workouts for serious strength gains.
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Today's article is the first of a two-part series about the difference between training for size vs. strength. After reading today's article you will understand how to select the most effective set, rep, and rest scheme to increase the size and shape of those lovely muscles of yours!
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Most of us struggle with our body image on a daily basis. Although losing weight is not necessarily the key to happiness, there are three main reasons for wanting to lose weight that are actually worth considering.
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Wanting to train through sickness is something all dedicated people struggle with. You might be wondering if, what, when, and how you should be exercising when you are sick. The most important issue we will cover today is the "should"...should you exercise through sickness?
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Weight loss is not as simple as calories in vs. calories out. There are a host of genetic, environmental, and physiological factors at play. In today's post we get to the bottom of what happens to your metabolism when you lose weight.
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Today we are digging into what ketosis is, how it works, and most importantly, why you should care. It's all on the table: cancer prevention, performance enhancement, even hibernating bears get thrown into the discussion. It's a page turner.
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In today's post we discuss what advice is, how to receive it, and I share with you the one strategy that has changed my life.
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Has CrossFit really ruined the fitness industry? Well, yes actually. CrossFit has majorly disrupted the classic gym-going experience. Whether you love CrossFit or love to hate it, today's post will make you think twice about how CrossFit has changed the game.
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Do you foam roll? Should you foam roll? Let's say you did....What does it even do? How does it work? We are still learning how best to use a foam roller and why it works (or doesn't work). In today's post we break down the latest research on one of the most widely recommended yet most poorly understood practices in the fitness industry.
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Babe Science is a particular brand of reasoning that circulates in communities of women and their (usually well-meaning) significant others. Babes spread misinformation, skewed facts, and circular reasoning. Even if you aren't a babe or know a babe, you may be married to or in love with a babe.....or know/love someone who could become victim of a babe....so please, for all our sakes...read on.
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Are you planning effective workouts? With so much conflicting advice floating around out there on the interwebs, it can be hard to determine what you should and shouldn’t be doing at the gym. If you have a goal in mind (and you should), whether it be fat loss, increased strength, faster running times, monster biceps –WHATEVER, you should always ask yourself: how does my training get me closer to my goal?
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You want it so bad you can taste it. That's good! The first thing you need is motivation. The next thing you need is a recipe. Today I am excited to share 6 steps towards getting your first pull-up.
Read MoreJudging someone else by our own internal standards that are supported by our own opinions, grounded in our own biases, and fuelled by our own insecurities gets us nowhere. We need to change our internal dialogue when we see something we don't agree with. Instead of criticism try acceptance. From acceptance we can breed encouragement.
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