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Acceptance is the first step to success
One of the biggest challenges my athletes face is when life has other plans and their training got derailed. All of a sudden one day you wake up and every workout is hard, you are slower than you were and you feel tired and unmotivated. If this has happened to you, you are not alone!… Read more
The importance of building a base
When you start your fitness journey it is important to work on building a base. It can take a few years for your body to handle training so starting slow and being patient are the keys to success. You can’t build a house on a crumbling foundation and you can’t excel in your sport unless… Read more
When your training session makes you want to cry
We have all had those workouts where everything goes wrong. Your body revolts, you eat the right combination for a vomit and diarrhea fest, your feet get destroyed, chafing occurs in some really bad places, you bonk like never before or conditions deteriorate faster than a freight train. I used to think this meant I… Read more
How can you stay fit and healthy when you just don’t have the time?
Most of us have been there and I see it with so many of my athletes. How do you make time for yourself when there is no time to be found? This is the most common hurdle my athletes face and one that I often struggle with myself. When you are juggling a stressful job,… Read more
Functional Fitness – The key to a long and healthy life!
Often times fitness is viewed as something reserved for competitive athletes. We celebrate competition and the hard work that goes into training. People who exercise can have different reasons for being fit. Some people enjoy competition while others enjoy socialization through doing their sport. Other times it can be a scary doctor visit or having… Read more
Stress management through fitness
We all experience stress at different times in our lives. It can be from work, family, illness, societal pressures and more. Often times stress can make getting out of bed a major accomplishment. Over time our bodies begin to go into survival mode and we are more prone to illness and injury. The increase in… Read more
Running with the wind
It has been quite windy all over the country and it can create a multitude of challenges. When you are running, biking or hiking into the wind it can feel like you are being pushed in the chest and your pace comes to a crawl while your effort just keeps increasing! The wind also makes… Read more
Consistency is the Key to Success
At some point in our lives, we may feel overwhelmed. When the scales tip too far in one direction, it creates stress that can grow until we regain balance. Life happens, and sometimes tipping the scales is unavoidable—caring for a sick family member, meeting career deadlines, or juggling too many commitments. Often, we put our… Read more
How to Balance Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals Over the Holidays Without Missing Out on the Fun!
The holiday season is a time of celebration, whether that means honoring cultural or religious traditions, gathering with friends, or creating your own festivities to enjoy the season. Even if you don’t celebrate any specific holidays, it can still be a time of gatherings, special treats, and a general shift in routine. With parties, delicious… Read more
Sometimes the Bumpy Road is the Better Road
I feel like I’ve lived many lives. I once had a clear plan for what my life would look like, and whenever things went off course, I’d simply make a new one. My life was a series of carefully crafted plans I aimed to execute exactly. But in 2020, life took a turn, and my… Read more