Would you agree with Einstein’s definition of insanity, which is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? If you have been following the same workout plan for longer than a couple of months and are still expecting a greater level of fitness, it is time to change. Your body adapts quickly and what initially challenged you is too easy now. It’s not just because you’re so awesome
Read MoreIf you’re new to resistance training, it may take a few weeks to notice more muscle, but the results are most apparent within the first few months of training. Think of it like driving a car: if you accelerate from 0 to 60 (untrained to fit), it feels more dramatic than going from 60 to 75. Don’t worry, muscular changes after months and years of consistent training are still occurring.
Read MoreThe important thing to remember is the site of the pain is rarely the source of the pain. Weakness or tightness in one area indicates something above or below the site of the muscular pain is probably not functioning like it should. Everything is connected and how you move influences your overall physical wellbeing.
Read MoreEverybody is different. You may have natural strength, or perhaps speed and quickness have always come naturally. Then again, power, flexibility or balance may be your strong suit. What is true of almost everyone is that few of us have optimized our strengths and minimized our weaknesses. Furthermore, no matter how consistently you train, the workout you used last year or even last week may not be the best approach today. Your needs and capabilities change due to age, nutrition, training or injury and your workout has to evolve!
Read MoreI understand many of the workouts you see in social media posts feature athletes and people you may consider more gifted than you. I mean, they must have been born that way, right? You either have a six-pack, ripped arms and a high-and-tight arse or you don’t. Ha! Not so fast, my friend! Everyone benefits from regular movement, you simply need to understand how your body is designed to work.
Read MoreOne of the great things about being an adult is you can choose new interpretations about anything in your life. Moreover, you can consciously integrate new, empowering associations to any aspect of your wellness. At any time, you can recreate the meanings about your health.
Read MoreWhy do you workout? If you’re like most of us, at least part of the reason is to look better…maybe like an athlete. Yet, all of the crunches, curls and calf raises in the world won’t give you anything more than greater strength in your abs, biceps and calves. When it comes to real fitness, single-joint, bodybuilding exercises are passe’. Athletic (read functional) conditioning is what’s now.
Read MoreYou may be aware the first step to change is the decision to change. The second step is to make a realistic plan and the final step is to take action. What follows are the steps people just like you have taken to lose weight and look and feel better than ever. Maybe you’ve incorporated several of these habits into your life and are already reaping the benefits. Maybe you need to get on track and start at number one. In either case, let’s get to work!
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