Years ago, I used to drop serious cash (that I didn’t have as a single gal in my 20s) on a bunch of random stuff during the holidays. Sweaters, boots, purses, candles, socks…you name it! It was in my shopping cart. At the time I also worked in retail and took full advantage of my employee discount and the holiday promotions. #megasavings …
Four Signs A Workout Program is Worth Your Time
When you’re selecting a new training program or workout to follow, are you looking at those options with a critical eye? Be honest! The reality is, there is a lot of garbage out there regarding fitness and strength training programs. The barrier to entry in the fitness space is nearly invisbile as literally anyone can post “expert” or “trainer” on …
3 Glute Activation Exercises
Are your glutes firing when you squat, lunge, jump, and deadlift? Believe it or not, most of our glutes aren’t, and there’s a fix for this. You want dem glutes firing on all cylinders when you lift. Even if you train hard everyday, taking time to turn them “on” will go a long way in optimizing your lifts and preventing low …
Exercise of the Day: Pallof Press with Overhead Reach
Last week I was in Boston visiting family and had the opportunity to train at my friend Tony Gentilcore‘s gym CORE in Brookline. It’s so rare that I get to train with another trainer these days that when Tony asked me if I’d like him to program the day’s workout for me I jumped at the chance. And this is how …
5 Ways to Remain Resilient and Athletic As You Age
The lifecycle of a very active person after the age 25 seems to go as follows: Marathons CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Powerlifting Bodybuilding General training for fun and new hobbies Feel free to move one of these up or down; it doesn’t matter. Our interests evolve, as does our training. By the time you get to your 40s, you may find …
Power Training for the General Population Client
Should You Train For Power or Strength? The answer is…you can do both. I’d argue that everyone needs power, especially if you enjoy getting after it in the gym and living a very active lifestyle. The sooner you begin power training in your training years (read: Not referring to your age), the more well-rounded, resilient, durable, and athletic you’ll remain in …
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Deficit Training
If you ever wondered how to get more bang out of an exercise you already know and love, the deficit is where it’s at. Long before I became a trainer, deficit training wasn’t even on my radar. The only way I knew how to progress an exercise like the squat or lunge was to make the weight heavier or more …
Four Ways to Improve Your Recovery Time
I’d be willing to bet that you don’t give your recovery as much thought as the rest of your workouts. Maybe you attend a free outdoor yoga class here and there (San Diego is full of them). Or, perhaps you are diligent about a half-ass foam rolling session at the end of each workout (You know who you are). Nodding …
Four Filler Exercises to Boost Your Squat
People that say squatting is similar to squatting down to a toilet seat don’t understand squats. Or at least, they are oversimplifying an exercise that demands a lot more from us than going #1 or #2. In order to squat deep and well, you have to meet certain mobility requirements, which I’ve discussed at length HERE, HERE and HERE. Here are …
Adding Progressive Overload to Your Workouts
2009 Trish loved to workout. She wanted to run fast, have the muscle definition of a bodybuilder, the booty of a Brazilian goddess (without the jiggle), and be really strong and athletic. Your girl just had no idea how to achieve all that. Never mind the fact that these were a lot of goals to tackle at once. Yet, I …