Lifting lighter vs heavier
I saw a post today that made me laugh a little. Someone said they tried to get stronger by adding more weight, but they got worse results. Then they said things only started to “work” when they went lighter. Here’s what’s really going on… When most people add weight to the bar, everything else changes too. Their…
Getting lean without tracking
Just a quick heads up, this one’s going to be longer than my usual emails. But if you’ve been trying to get lean without losing your mind over calories and food tracking, there are some gold nuggets in here that’ll help you make real progress. Let’s get into it… 1. Stop being emotionally tied to…
Creatine for Women
I overheard someone at the gym asking if creatine makes you bulky. I couldn’t help but chuckle, and I figured it was time to clear things up. Creatine is simple. Your body actually makes it from amino acids in your liver, and you get some from meat. And no, it’s not a steroid. Is it…
My Birthday Reminder
It was my birthday yesterday, and it got me thinking back to this time last year, when I made the switch to doing two hard sets per exercise. Before that, I was losing my love for the gym. I was sick of the high-volume workouts, tired of feeling overwhelmed and defeated before I even started.…
Motivation Starts With Respect
Last week, I was chatting with a friend who said, “I just can’t get motivated to go to the gym. I hate how I look right now.” I get it. I’ve been there. You look in the mirror, and all you can think about is what you want to fix. But what if that’s the…
I’ll never forget the moment I realized
The other day I was walking into the gym feeling tired and cranky. Part of me wanted to just skip it and go home. But I know myself. If I don’t move my body, eat decent food, or check in with my headspace, I turn into someone I don’t like very much – I call…
Cycle Syncing Workouts
There’s been a bit of buzz lately about cycle syncing workouts. The idea is that you change your exercise type and intensity based on what phase of your cycle you’re in. Sounds neat, right? But let me share a quick story. One of my clients came in for her session not long ago. According to her calendar,…