Articles & Resources
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Why Are People So Unhealthy These Days?
It's easy to point to one or two things to explain why people are so unhealthy these days, but oversimplifying does more harm than good.
Make An Action Plan To Achieve Your Goals
Here's a simple method that drastically increases the chances of achieving your goals and building healthy habits!
Are You Changing Exercises Too Often?
If you're changing exercises too often, you're making a mistake. Here's how to get results AND avoid getting bored with your workouts.
What's The Best Sweetener To Use?
If you're confused about sweeteners, you're not alone. Here are my recommendations for the best sweeteners to use.
Having Trouble Getting Motivated To Exercise? Here Are Some Tips.
If you can't seem to get motivated to exercise, this article is for you! Here are some tips to boost your motivation.
Decision Fatigue Can Prevent You From Achieving Your Fitness Goals. Here’s How To Achieve Them Anyway
Each of your daily decisions saps your mental energy and can make it harder to follow through on your exercise plans. There is something you can do. Learn more.
How I Finish My Runs, Even When I Want To Stop
Getting to the end of a hard run, I sometimes want to stop. Here are my strategies to keep going and finish strong.
Five Ways To Sneak Movement Into Your Day
Instead of grueling workouts and turning your life upside down to fit in long exercise sessions, try sneaking more movement into your daily routine.
How I Design A Personal Training Plan For My Clients
The Many Benefits Of Exercise And How To Get Them
In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.
What To Look For In A Personal Trainer
Set Small Goals To Get Big Results
Don't get impatient and try to do too much, too soon. Small goals are the key!
Personal Training FAQs
How To Drink More Water
Drinking more water is a great goal. Here are some tips to make it easier.
How To Exercise For Depression and Anxiety
Did you know that exercise is about as effective at reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety as medication and therapy?
A Simple Way To Meal Prep
Meal prep makes a huge difference in your ability to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Here's a simplified system for getting started with meal prep.
How To Use Your Strengths To Achieve Your Fitness Goals
You already have everything you need to achieve your fitness goals. You just need to know how to tap into it!
How To Exercise For More Energy and Less Fatigue
Exercise can give you more energy, so you can do all the things you need to do each day, and all the things you want to do!
How To Reward Yourself For Sticking To Your Fitness Plans
It's a good idea to reward yourself for exercising, but most people do it the wrong way.
Exercise and Stress: How Exercise Can Help You Feel Less Stressed
Exercise is one of the best ways to deal with stress. Here's how to get the best stress-dampening effects from your exercise.