Coffee, Wine, Bacon, and Fitness
The truth about some of your favorite indulgences When you’ve gotten into a consistent fitness routine and finally started to feel good about the healthy choices you are making you tend to adopt a few new favorite foods along the way. At the top of the list for many folks are coffee, wine, and bacon. […]
Sugar: An Athlete’s Survival Guide
As an athlete or someone who cares about their health and fitness it is important to make dietary choices that are nutritious. One of the biggest battles faced by Americans today is contending with the high amounts of sugar that seem to be everywhere in the foods that we eat. Sugar seems to sneak its […]
Check Your Ego at the Door
“Greatness comes from humble beginnings; it comes from grunt work. It means you’re the least important person in the room—until you change that with results.” -Ryan Holiday As an athlete you know how to work hard. You show up day in and day out. You keep track of your training, nutrition, and recovery. But do […]
5 Pre-Workout Nutrition Tips
“Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win.” – Bob Knight Many people have diligent post workout recovery routines including consuming protein shakes, supplements, and other key nutrients. However, very few individuals give much thought to their pre-workout nutrition. What you consume for fuel before you exercise should […]
Missed Lifts and Threshold Training
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to lifting, there always seems to be an area for improvement. As you train each day you are working hard to make progress and hit that next PR. Some days when you’re pushing the weight you might feel your form start to break down. It might be […]
Speed Is a Skill
Here is how to master it… Depending on your sport the importance of speed could be a defining characteristic of your success. Naturally track and cross country athletes want to run fast, but speed can help in almost all team and individual sports where strength and conditioning comes into play. Whether you’re a running back […]
Eat This Not That!
Easy food swaps to keep you fit. Is there anything like a piping hot slice of pizza sliding out of the oven? How about a heaping mountain of nachos in front of you during the game or a tall stack of pancakes for weekend brunch? As you look to improve your diet you may have […]
Differences between CrossFit and Orange Theory
Group fitness training is a highly effective way to train. Two popular methods of group training are CrossFit and Orangetheory Fitness. If you have been trying to find a fitness program to help you get stronger, lose weight, or improve your health and energy you may have had some questions about the program for you. […]
Get Fit, For A Change…
If you have ever tried to start a new healthy habit or perhaps eliminate an old one you know difficult change can be. Our bodies are adaptation machines however and will adapt to the stimulus they experience most frequently. One way to prime your body for change is to exercise. Exercise causes a whole host […]
Eliminate shoulder pain once and for all!
Shoulder pain is one of the most troubling ailments that can interrupt any avid gym goer. Exercise should be a place to relieve stress, build, confidence, and of course improve your health. Dealing with one more painful problem to work through is probably not going to be a big motivator for you. The good news […]
