Author Archives: Grant Lofthouse
Dealing With Negative Comments
I got a DM last week that read, “You’re mansplaining lifting like we haven’t heard this a million times before.” No context. No emojis. Just that. It wasn’t the first. Won’t be the last. When you post online every day, especially in fitness, people come for you. They’ll comment on your body. Pick apart your…
Cardio For Fat Loss
Last week, one of my clients messaged me after doing 45 minutes of cardio. She said, “Surely I’ve burned enough to lose fat now, right?” I get it. Cardio feels like the hard part, so it must be the thing that burns fat. However, it’s way easier to eat 300 fewer calories than it is…
Why you feel stuck
I want to talk about something that messes with a lot of people… Beliefs. Not the big, dramatic kind. Just the quiet ones in the back of your head. The ones that say, “I don’t deserve to feel good.” Or, “I always mess things up.” I’ve found that you will always find proof for what…
What are you soaking in?
When I was 20s, I was negative. Like really negative. Always sarcastic. Quick to cut things down. Never really excited about much. And for a long time, I didn’t think it was a problem. I thought that was just how people were. But looking back, it wasn’t just my personality. It was my environment. I…
The ‘Compounds first’ Rule
A woman DM’d me the other day feeling frustrated. She said, “I always start with deadlifts, but my hamstrings just won’t grow!” So I asked, “why are you starting with deadlifts?” She said, “because that’s the rule, right? Big compound lifts go first.” Nope. Not unless you’re a powerlifter. That’s probably where this “rule” came…
Why They Won’t Cheer For You
Fifteen years ago, I signed the lease for my very first gym. I was fired up, this was the dream. The vision. I couldn’t wait to tell people I cared about. But when I shared the news with family and friends, instead of a proud “Congrats,” someone looked at me and said: “Well, now you’ll…
Weather the Strom, Grow Through It
There’s a powerful truth in nature that mirrors your fitness journey: the strongest trees don’t grow in perfect conditions. They grow through every season – sun, storms, and snowfall, and still stand tall. Just like you. When you’re consistent in your training, nutrition, and mindset, even when life throws you curveballs, you build resilience. You…