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I do not think the main issue is that personal trainers aren’t relatable. I think many personal trainers forget what it was like when they were relatable to the new person walking into a gym. All of us were scared the first time we walked into a gym. I remember

We have over 300 internal staff education documents. A large percentage of them are training-related. But despite all of that material, a few concepts come up again and again. And one of the most important is what we call the 4 R’s of Exercise Correction. It is such a big

At first glance, it can feel unfair when you hear about your friend who lost 15 lbs in a month on a diet. But a lot of the time, what you’re seeing is not a better long-term strategy. They hit a breaking point. They get highly motivated. They decide they’re

It is completely true that losing weight often feels harder in your 40s, 50s, and 60s than it did in high school, college, or your 20s. At this point, you might be thinking the answer is to start acting like you are 18 again. Maybe sign up for a college

Training 2 to 3 days per week is great. But you might be wondering, with 4 to 5 other days in the week, what else can I do to increase my activity? Before you start thinking you need to sign up for unlimited sessions and train 5 days per week,

Does a workout only count if you feel sore the next day? No. Soreness is simply your body’s way of telling you that you did something outside of your normal comfort zone. That might mean you trained for the first time in a while, tried new exercises, or pushed harder

My most memorable conversation about this topic was with a man who was about to turn 40 years old. He told me he does much better when he goes “all-in.” He loses weight fast, hits his goals, and feels great. When asked, “What happens after that?” he didn’t look as

What matters more, exercise or nutrition? The answer is the same as it is with most things: It depends. This is always situation dependent. If someone already trains hard and often, taking their training from an A+ to an A++ will not move the needle much. But if that same

Is cardio the key to weight loss?  I don’t think so. When you do cardio, you breathe hard, you sweat, your heart rate goes up, and it feels like something major is happening. Those are the same feelings many people associate with fat loss, so cardio seems like the obvious

What kind of workout is best? The answers are often too extreme. One group says cardio is the answer because it burns calories and helps you lose weight. Another group says cardio barely matters, strength training is all that matters, and if you are trying to get leaner, you should