A lot of trainers might get mad at me for this but… Squats are cool, but they aren’t everything. You heard me. Squats are not everything, and it takes a lot of effort to hold back my eye roll when I hear someone say that you “just need to squat more” in order to get a bigger butt, get strong, …
There are a lot of things in the fitness world that make me cringe: Curling in the squat rack Anyone that says lifting heavy makes women “big” Using muscle soreness as the end-all-be-all sign that an exercise is “working” Literally anything with pink dumbbells Number #3 is one that really grinds my gears most because far too many fitness certified …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
