Joy as a Strategy: Tips From a Mindset Coach
Guest Author: Jami Fassett Jami is a Nourishing Mindset Coach and co-founder of the Reset from Within Group Program. After 27 years stuck in the all-or-nothing dieting trap, Jami cracked the code to real, lasting well-being in her life letting daily joy—not restriction—lead her health journey. https://www.jamifassett.com/ IG: @jamifassett For most of my life, I […]
The Truth About Protein Snacks & Powders
The newest craze in fitness is all things protein: Crackers, cereal, and even popcorn. Beyond these strange protein snacks, protein powder purchases are at an all-time high, accounting for half of all protein product sales. It’s one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S., generating $9 billion in 2023. Protein snacks & powders […]
Rest Periods: The Importance of Resting Between Sets
Are you notorious for starting your next set earlier? Are you doing burpees or other cardio bursts between sets at the gym in an attempt to be more efficient and burn more fat? There is actually a reason why rest periods are programmed in your training. They’re actually what differentiates actual training vs working […]
How to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sometimes getting the winter blues can be more than just feeling a little low with the change of seasons. It can be a crippling and isolating experience that impacts your entire wellbeing. How do you know if what you’re experiencing is actually seasonal affective disorder? There are questionnaires to help you ascertain the severity […]
Workout Rings: The Key to Affordable Home Training
Rings (yes, gymnastic rings) are one of the most underrated tools you can work out with. They’re cheap, extremely versatile, and can accommodate beginner to advanced lifters, so much so that they could be your ONLY tool for workouts indefinitely and you would see your strength skyrocket. Rings are the key to affordable training, and […]
Most Underrated Exercises You’re Probably Not Doing
Want to know the 10 most underrated exercises that you need to incorporate into your routine? These are the movements that rarely get attention on social media but are key to improving strength, mobility, and overall performance. Along with video demos of each exercise, you’ll learn why each exercise deserves a spot in your […]
The Future of AI in Fitness
AI is everywhere right now – from ChatGPT writing meal plans to AI integration in wearables. But when it comes to fitness, does technology help and how? Understanding where AI fits into the future of training, the ethics behind AI-driven fitness, and why real human coaches aren’t going anywhere can help set you up for […]
The Fitness Competition Mindset: Training Beyond Aesthetics
Between triathlons, Hyrox, Spartan races, marathons, CrossFit comps, bodybuilding, and powerlifting, folks like to spend a lot of time and money to suffer. When you have a fitness competition mindset, your training goes way beyond aesthetics, or isn’t even about long-term health for that matter. This article explores the science behind mental toughness, performance goals, […]
How to Start Strength Training For Older Adults
Strength training is available to anyone at any age, and is more crucial than ever as we age. In this article, we dive into why you need to strength train if you’re an older adult, surprising research finds, and how to start. Want to listen instead? Check out the podcast episode: https://youtu.be/CtjcuED2tfA?si=mCUMjY6NRrQy12EX Why Strength Training […]
Transforming the ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Mindset
Diet culture, toxic fitness messaging, fear-based marketing, social media comparisons, fitness trends, and celebrity worship make exercise seem like it’s a sacrifice and form of torture to endure in order to look good for other people. But that’s not what it should be. Reframing your mindset and breaking the “no pain, no gain” mentality […]