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.

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”