I will never forget a session I had with one of my clients a few years ago. I was trying desperately to fix his biceps curls because instead of fully extending his arms at the elbow, he would always keep them bent. His arms stayed in practically the same position, just moving the bar up … SEE MORE
“There is nothing new except what has been forgotten.” ~ Marie Antoinette People often ask me what the right exercise is for a certain spot, or how they can gain more muscle, lose body fat, get toned, tighten up areas, etc. My response is almost always, “Look at what has worked for tons of … SEE MORE
It’s time to announce the winners of my 35 Day Muscle Up Challenge – I am SO excited and proud of their results!? As most … SEE MORE
Ask any client that has trained with me in person and he or she will tell you that I watch every little movement in great detail. One of my nicknames is “The Form Nazi” because I correct the tiniest, seemingly insignificant things. ? “Pinkies are for teacups, not kettlebells! Don’t let me catch you … SEE MORE
”You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run.” – The Gambler, by Kenny Rogers Although Kenny Rogers wasn’t referring to a fitness program when singing his most famous song of all time, these lyrics aptly define the things that … SEE MORE
That is the ultimate question, isn’t it? No matter what your goals are, nutrition is one of the most difficult and confusing aspects of the fitness journey. Unless of course you just don’t really care, but even that will catch up to you someday in some form or another, such as nutrition-related health issues later … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer It’s common knowledge that an inactive lifestyle is not good for you and could lead to a … SEE MORE
“There is no time for ease and comfort. It is time to dare and endure.” – Winston Churchill When you embark on a new adventure you may experience feelings of fear, unease, and mistrust. You may hesitate and want to flee. The world may seem like another planet, or it may feel like you’re … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Picture this scenario: you’re back in the gym after an extended layoff. Because you’ve been sidelined for … SEE MORE
When it comes to trying something we’ve never done before, we are all just grown-up babies learning how to walk. We stumble, we fall, and we may even hurt ourselves. At that point we have two choices: 1. Keep crawling. 2. Learn to walk – even at the risk of stumbling and falling as many … SEE MORE
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