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5 Shocking Reasons Your “Healthy” Turkey Burger Might Be Hurting Weight Loss A while back, I had a conversation with a friend who was trying to lose weight. We talked about dinner—the time of day they often felt like they “blew it.” They’d overeat, feel regretful, and wonder why progress

5 Smart Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Stop Working Out When Injured It’s easy to assume that if something hurts, the solution is total rest. But more often than not, that approach can slow recovery. Understanding why you shouldn’t stop working out when injured is the first step toward healing smarter,

  3 Powerful Reasons Why Squats Are Good for Your Knees A few weeks ago, I was working out at the gym when a man in his 50s came up to me and said, “I wish I could squat that low. I’ve always wanted to, but I had a knee

How Much Should You Walk Per Day? If you’ve ever wondered how much should you walk per day, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear from members who want to improve their health and energy but don’t want to overcomplicate fitness. At Pratt Personal Training,

How to Choose Workout Weights: Ever wonder how we figure out how much weight you should be lifting in your workouts? It’s not random, and it’s not a game of “Let’s see what happens.”At Pratt Personal Training, we’ve refined our approach so you make smart, steady progress — no wild

A lot of people work hard to get as lean as possible for summer — knowing it’s the season of tank tops, swimsuits, and lighter clothes. But what happens once summer actually starts? If all that effort was to feel good during the season only to then relax on calorie

Cardio vs. Strength: Which is Better for Your Goals? When it comes to achieving your fitness goals, whether it’s fat loss, muscle gain, better body composition, or overall health, one of the most common questions we get at Pratt Personal Training is: Should I focus more on cardio or strength

5 Ways to Avoid Falling Off the Fitness Bandwagon At Pratt Personal Training, we often hear stories about clients who’ve previously struggled with staying consistent in their fitness journey. Falling off the “fitness bandwagon” happens to everyone at some point. The key, however, is learning how to prevent these setbacks

The Lean 25: The Proprietary Pratt Personal Training Method for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain When it comes to transforming your body composition—losing fat and gaining muscle—it’s easy to get overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Should you be running every day? Lifting heavy weights? Eating a specific number of meals? At