You’ve probably heard the term “mind-muscle” connection before, but you may wonder if you’re really doing it right! The mind-muscle connection is the idea that you can intentionally focus on squeezing and isolating the muscle that you are trying to target when doing weight training exercises. While there are differing opinions as to how much […]

Have you ever watched someone deadlifting and wondered, “Why are they gripping the bar like that?” While there’s no definitive right or wrong way to grip the bar, there are some reasons that one grip may be more optimal than another. Read this list to find out the pros and cons of each variation and […]

If you’ve been following a training program for a while, you may be a little more mindful of trends, pre-workout nutrition, post-workout nutrition, and little things that impact your performance in the gym. Have you ever noticed that on days when you fueling your body with foods throughout the day, you just feel stronger and […]

When you are following a workout program, never forget that you are TRAINING– not just “working out.” You need to focus on the execution of those exercises to ensure you are getting in quality reps with good form. This is not the time to think about your to-do list or to be replaying a conversation […]

“STAYING IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE IS A LOT LIKE STAYING IN BED. IT’S WARM AND COMFORTABLE THERE BUT NOTHING WILL HAPPEN UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO GET OUT OF IT.” Let’s face it – sometimes going to the gym can be a little intimidating! As you walk in you may feel like everyone knows what they’re […]

When you’re working on your fitness goals, there are several things you will need to do to reach them, including: 1. Exercise regularly 2. Hit daily nutrition goals (about 100-150g protein per day within calorie goal.) 3. Get enough sleep (7+ hours a night) 4. Stay Hydrated A lot of people say that they “can’t […]