Larissa Reynolds

Rest is Productive | #TrainerTalkTuesday

Hustle hard. No days off. Sleep when you die.

This grind it out mentality is often preached in society…especially in the fitness industry. We are taught to push our body to extremes, whether that be in the gym or the workplace.

My Body CRASHED After Hurricane Ian | #TrainerTalkTuesday

Demotivaed. Unproductive. And just downright LAZY! These thoughts consumed me after sleeping 12 hours straight.

Recondition Your Workouts | Trainer Talk Tuesday

“I didn’t think I would ever be able to play basketball again” These thoughts consumed Nate as he lied on the floor after a bullet penetrated through his knee.

Recover To Get To That Next Level | Trainer Talk Tuesday

“No one cares how much weight you can lift if you can’t touch your toes.”

That’s what a fellow trainer said to me when I opted out of stretching after a heavy lift day. I laughed it off at the moment, but his words are something that stuck with me.

Recharge With A Good Night’s Rest | Trainer Talk Tuesday

We all have heard the saying, “I’ll sleep when I die, but many people don’t realize they could die a lot sooner with this mentality. In fact, approximately 50-70 million Americans of all ages are negatively impacted by sleep related issues. And if these problems persist, chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, depression, and heart disease can occur. Unfortunately as a society we tend to prioritize the hustle and the “need” to always be busy while deeply undervaluing quality rest.

Renew Your Mind And Spirit | Trainer Talk Tuesday

There is a health epidemic that is sweeping our nation; a silent killer plaguing young and old alike that no one is talking about—Stress

Refuel Your Body With Healthy Food | Trainer Talk Tuesday

Around the age of 10, I started experiencing health issues that disrupted my every day life—enough for my parents to take me to the doctor. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, given medication, and was told I would , “outgrow” it.

SPOILER ALERT: I didn’t.

The Most Effective Way to Get Results In The Gym | Trainer Talk Tuesday

I remember my first day of personal training school like it was yesterday. I walked in confident in my personal physique and fitness capabilities, eager to learn more. My education was pretty hands on, so half of our class time was devoted to working out, training other students and being trained ourselves, learning how toContinue reading “The Most Effective Way to Get Results In The Gym | Trainer Talk Tuesday”

5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation | Trainer Talk Tuesday

One thing that all modern diseases (cancer, diabetes, depression, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, asthma, allergies, etc) have in common is INFLAMMATION. Check out how you can begin preventing/reversing disease by incorporating these 5 ways to reduce inflammation.

Mastered By The Master

“Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.” 1 Corithinans 6:12 These are the words that consumed my mind when my alarm went off at 5:15 am in the morning to begin my new routine that consists of drinking waterContinue reading “Mastered By The Master”