How Do You Define Movement?
There have been a few clients and prospective clients that I have spoken with that are frustrated with themselves because they have the desire to begin a fitness regimen, but report that they lack the time and ability to make fitness a priority. When I hear this, it makes me first question the client on […]
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The 3 things I do to wake up for the day
Lately, I’ve been needing more movement in my days to keep me awake. Sitting all day for work is more exhausting than I thought it would be. I remember the days when I was working in a gym and was standing all day, moving around, picking up workout equipment, lifting things, and putting them back […]
read moreGerman Volume Training – What is it?
High volume = High results! Started in the 1970s, the coach of the German national weightlifting team came up with a plan to bulk up his lifters. You can imagine then, that this kind of workout plan may not be for the everyday person. You may be right about that. But you’d be surprised how […]
read moreFavorite Yoga Streaming Apps
Are you getting bored of your workout routine? Are you looking for something new that doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet? I’ve tried out a few online yoga platforms so that you don’t have to! But trust me, you’ll want to try these ones out for yourself! 😉 Before you get started on these apps, […]
read moreFavorite Workout Streaming Apps
Are you getting bored of your workout routine? Are you looking for something new that doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet? I’ve tried out a few online workout platforms so that you don’t have to! But trust me, you’ll want to try these ones out for yourself! 😉 Before you get started on these […]
read moreHow to change up your movement patterns!
I’m pretty set in my ways when it comes to working out. “If you want to see long-term, lasting results and you want to workout in the safest, most efficient way, Compound Movements are the way to go! These include Squats, Deadlifts, Overhead or Bench Press, and plank variations.” However, I won’t lie and say […]
read morePyramid Training: What is it and How Does it Work?
Pyramid Training? Sign me up for this Pyramid Scheme! I’m all in! First, though, you might be wondering what Pyramid Training is. That’s what this blog is for! The first thing you need to know is that Pyramid Training is for those who want to change up their workouts a bit, rather than do the […]
read moreShould I use a Fat Burner?
“I’d like to lose stubborn fat, but I’ve hit a plateau. Should I incorporate a fat burner into my diet and lifestyle to lose those last few pounds?” As a Personal Trainer, I get this question a lot. There are so many supplements out there that promise weight loss, muscle gain, and a healthier, “better” version […]
read moreNutraChamps Success Story: Frechena Russ
Hi! I’m Frechena Russ. As you may or may not know, I was diagnosed as a quadriplegic at birth. Having a high-risk pregnancy, my mother gave birth to two twins but I was the only survivor. As a child, I was very gifted and academically inclined, earning honors throughout my middle and high school years alike. During this time, I […]
read morePost-Workout: What to Use and Why
I love the post-workout feeling of being done for the day. Afterward, I feel accomplished. I feel like I can conquer the world! Sometimes I feel like I just need to take a nap after, but that’s beside the point. Most of the time, after a well-fuelled workout, I feel like anything I do after […]
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