A couple weeks ago, a training client asked me after a workout:
“How did I do?”
“Excellent.” I replied.
“You always say that.”
I couldn’t help but laugh because it’s true. In fact, that’s how I answer about 60% of text messages. But I still mean it.
I say this all the time, and it bears repeating – your success in fitness (and life) hinges upon your ability to set and work towards worthwhile goals. Continue reading “Lessons from My 1st Powerlifting Meet”
Have you ever exercised with the sole purpose of burning a certain number of calories – plodding away on the treadmill until the screen lights up with your magic number?
I call this calorie chasing.
And here’s the rub – it’s hard to catch those suckers!
Many popular exercise programs tout the amazing number of calories that can be burned in a single workout. But does that guarantee results? And how accurate are those numbers?
And here’s the big one – are you sabotaging your own efforts?
You literally have thousands of options when it comes to exercise. Of course, the “experts” on TV, in magazines, and the internet will insist their secret method is best. Everyone has an opinion, I sure do, but let’s not overlook the most important part of exercising…. actually doing it. Continue reading “Don’t Start A New Workout Plan Before Doing This…”
I first heard about Spartan Races around the summer of 2012. At the time, I had just finished a kettlebell certification workshop that dictated my training focus for the previous 6 months. I needed something else to train for and challenge my comfort zone. I registered on my birthday and had 3 months to prepare for the Carolina Spartan Beast Race.
I had never actually ran more that a couple miles at a time so a 13 mile trail race complete with obstacles seemed just the right amount of crazy for my taste.
