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Want to Improve Your Golf Game?

Forget “Golf-Specific” Exercises (For Now) If you’re like many of our clients who play golf, you’ve probably said something like: “I want to hit the ball farther.” “I’m looking for some golf-specific exercises.” “I need more core work for my swing.” We get it. You love the game, and you...

WHAT ARE MACROS ANYWAY?

If you’re interested in improving your body composition, then you’ve probably heard about the importance of tracking your macros. But what are macros, and why are they so essential for achieving your fitness goals? In this article, we’ll break it down for you. First off, “macros” is short for macronutrients,...

WHY DO PEOPLE SAY CARBS ARE BAD FOR YOU?

The quick answer is, not ALL carbs are bad and SOME carbs have amazing health benefits. In fact, COMPLEX carbs are your friend and are essential to weight loss, strength, energy, and health! The real enemies that are sabotaging your weight loss goal are SIMPLE carbs! Complex carbohydrates and simple...

DON’T BE AN APRIL FOOL-DEBUNKING THESE FITNESS MYTHS

It’s April 1st, and no this isn’t a prank. Instead, I thought I would try to help you avoid being the victim of these foolish fitness myths that are still circulating within the fitness industry. I don’t want you to be the fool that believes these myths or, worse let...

BE GRATEFUL, BE HEALTHIER

Running a business, taking care of a family, and just dealing with the complexity of life can, at times, be extremely stressful for me. Negative things happen every day to everyone. It’s how we handle them that will determine our thoughts, our moods, and our actions. Dwell on the negative,...

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’re used to hearing us talk about the most commonly known benefits associated with exercise: Weight loss More strength Muscle gain Higher energy level Improved movement Decrease in aches and pains Better blood pressure/cholesterol numbers In addition, there is strong evidence to...

GET UP, STAND UP

GET UP, STAND UP You may have heard, “Sitting is the new smoking”. I’m not ready to say sitting for most of the day is just as bad as filling your lungs with smoke, but here are some of the problems that may be associated with prolonged sitting. Movement impairment...

EVEN COACHES HAVE COACHES

Three times every year, Kim and I spend 2 full days with some of the best gym owners in the country, learning from one another, sharing ideas, and networking.The experience of these gym owners ranged from brand-new entrepreneurs to 30-year veterans. It’s impressive to see seasoned pros still learning and...

I don’t go as fast as I used to go, but then again, I don’t do anything as fast anymore.

I’ve never been one to mosey up and down the stairs. I don’t go as fast as I used to go, but then again, I don’t do anything as fast anymore.Since the days of my youth when we finished up wrestling practice with 20 stair sprints up and down the...

STOPPING MUSCLE LOSS AND BUILDING IT BACK

Do you have any of these signs of muscle loss? You feel weak and have little energy to get through the day. Your body has lost its shape, and you feel more saggy and flabby. You don’t have the strength to do the things you once did easily. You are...