Recently we had a client reach out to us with concerns about their pre-teen daughter’s weight. They were concerned about her health and were looking for advice on how to approach the subject. Like most parents, she wanted this to be a positive conversation and not one that would result in her daughter feeling shame. […]

By Jess Matheson In a world where we are constantly being sold 7-minute workouts, fad diets, weight loss pills, and fat-burning supplements, it’s hard to know what’s true and what is just a gimmick. At Fitbliss Fitness, we are gimmick-free and purely evidence based. Our coaches do not make decisions for our clients based on […]

We are all susceptible to burnout of some sort, which is why we want to take some time to walk through the signs of burnout, ways to work toward recovery, and some resources available to us. First, it’s important that we start with what burnout is. Burnout is often a result of overworking ourselves without […]

Are you following a consistent workout routine, but not sure about how to manage your nutrition? At Fitbliss, we teach and empower our clients to follow an adaptable approach to nutrition called “flexible dieting” (commonly known as IIFYM or “If It Fits Your Macros”). The basic premise is that you can adapt your “diet” to […]

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 […]