Protein 101: Should You Eat Meat?
Protein is super hyped in the fitness industry for a good reason, and everyone needs a lot more than we think. This article explains what protein is and why it’s so crucial to eat enough of it. Eating a protein-centric diet will change your body composition, promote fat loss, and help you eat less. […]
How To Be a Great Online Fitness Coach
This article is a blueprint for trainers trying to be successful online. Communication is key to being a successful online fitness coach. You need to be able to listen to your clients needs, nail your consultation call, explain your offers, and check in regularly with your clients – all of which are aspects of clear […]
What Are Carbohydrates? Everything You Need To Know
Carbs are a big point of controversy in the fitness space – the worst of all the four letter words. But do cabs deserve such a bad reputation? For one, carbs are the body’s #1 preferred energy source, which is extremely important information for people who want to get stronger. This article unpacks what carbs […]
Body Recomposition: Can you Build Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time
Is it possible to build muscle and lose body fat at same time? Short answer – yes, but it’s tricky and neither will be optimal. This article shares how to build muscle, how to lose fat, and what exactly needs to be on point for both to happen simultaneously. What Is Hypertrophy Or Build […]
Stability Starts In The Feet: What It Is and Why It’s Important
Mobility and stability are crucial for proper lifts and cardio movements, and it all begins at the feet. It’s not uncommon for people to have problems with their feet that affect their basic stability; this is especially true for runners. This article will help you understand how feet stabilize movements, foot anatomy, and how to […]
How To Run A Personal Training Business
This article lays out a 9 step framework for the business side of personal training, and how to run and scale a successful coaching business (both online and in-person). If you’re thinking about becoming an online trainer or an entrepreneur, this is pertinent information that will give you a foundation of knowledge to further research […]
Fasted Cardio & Training: Pros & Cons
Fasting is a buzzword in fitness/wellness culture that needs some unpacking, especially in regard to fasted cardio and fasted weight training. This article goes over what fasted cardio and weight training are, what the science says, and what you should know. What Is Fasted Cardio? Fasted training means an individual engages in either strength training […]
Training To Failure: Exploring Training Intensity
Should you be training to failure every time? This article covers the importance of understanding how intensity affects workout effectiveness and muscle growth, and how you can structure your ideal training intensity. What Is Training To Failure? Training to failure is known as “concentric failure” — you reach the point at which whatever part of […]
How to Build Arms
In this article, we go over the best movements to build arm strength and how to implement those movements into a cohesive training program. However, if you already have a well structured training routine, you will likely already be performing compound movements that build the arms. Arm Muscle Anatomy Biceps means two heads and triceps […]
How To Build Hamstrings
If you want nice looking legs, you want to build your hamstrings. Period. For the hamstrings, strength and mobility work goes hand in hand. Hamstrings are one of the most common muscle groups to injure, so if your hamstrings feel tight, they most likely need to be strengthened, and with mobility in mind. In this […]