What is Progressive Overload and How to Apply It to Your Training
In the world of strength training, there's one key principle that separates those who stagnate from those who consistently get stronger and see results—this principle is called progressive overload. But what exactly is progressive overload, and how can you apply it to your training? Let’s dive into what progressive overload means.
8 Essential Core Exercises to Strengthen Your Midsection and Boost Stability
Building core strength is essential for almost every fitness goal, from improving athletic performance to enhancing daily movement and reducing injury risk. Today, I’m excited to share my eight favorite core exercises with video demos!
What is a Training Deload and Do You Need One?
In the world of strength training, rest and recovery are as important as the intense sessions that push you to the next level. One way to achieve this balance is through a “deload” period—a strategic reduction in training intensity that helps your body recover from the stress of rigorous workouts. Let’s find out if you need a deload and how to do it effectively.
Understanding Portions Using Your Hands
Using your hands as a guide for portion sizes is a practical, flexible method to control calorie intake without needing scales or calorie-counting apps. By using simple hand-based portions, you can create balanced, visually satisfying meals that help you reach your nutrition goals, whether you’re focused on weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance. Let’s learn how it works!
Three Ways to Measure Your Strength Training Intensity
Understanding how hard you’re working during each set can help you hit your goals faster, avoid injury, and make consistent progress. But with multiple ways to gauge intensity, it can be tricky to know which method is best for you. Let’s explore different methods and decide what is best for you!
How to Improve Your Grip Strength
Blog Post: How to Improve Your Grip Strength
In this blog post, we explore the often-overlooked yet crucial element of grip strength in fitness. Discover why a strong grip is essential for lifting heavier weights, improving performance, and preventing injuries. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned lifter, this guide will show you how to enhance your grip and overall functionality. Check out the post for detailed instructions and links to video tutorials!
What is creatine and should you take it?
Learn about one of the most researched supplements on the market.
Why kettlebells?
Here’s why I love training with kettlebells so much (and why you should, too).
What to do outside of your training sessions to get the most out of your results
Here’s how I answer the most common question new clients ask me.
Home gym necessities and nice-to-haves to get the most out of your home workouts
The equipment I would get if I was planning to train from home.
How to increase the difficulty of an exercise without increasing your weights
Five ways to spice it up using the same weights.