When you are following a workout program, never forget that you are TRAINING– not just “working out.” You need to focus on the execution and quality of your exercises. This is not the time to think about your to-do list or to be replaying a conversation you had earlier in the day. Be mindful.  Be […]

DO YOU MEAL PREP?  Picture this: It’s Tuesday afternoon. You had every intention of eating a balanced lunch every day this week, but this morning you realized you had forgotten to go grocery shopping, your midmorning meeting ran late, and now it’s 1 pm and your only option is something from the Maverick across the […]

“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 […]

Before we get started on how to implement tempo, eccentric, concentric, and isometric variations to your training, let’s take a minute to review the basic muscle actions (concentric, eccentric, and isometric) performed during exercise. You’ll notice the image fully demonstrates the starting and ending position of each muscle action and clearly defines where movement does […]

Getting enough protein is very important if you’d like to make the most out of the investment you are putting in at the gym each week. For most female trainees, 100 grams is the minimum amount of protein you should ingest daily. By starting your day with 20-30 grams, you can be well on your […]