Losing fat is difficult during the best of times. But, what about trying to get as lean as you’ve ever been while battling a back injury and working with limited equipment? Now that’s a challenge. But, our online coaching client Mitch did just that, dropping 11 pounds over 2 months. Mitch got into incredible shape. […]
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How To Have a Great Workout, Every Workout
Some weeks, you might not be feeling your workouts. It happens to all of us. Whether you’ve got a lot going on at work or sleeping terribly, you will be lagging some days. Here’s the key: It’s not about pushing the limits; it’s about learning how to have a great workout every time, no matter […]
How To Fix Muscle Imbalances
Early in my career, I’d spend a significant amount of time trying to “correct” a client’s muscle imbalances. These were deficits or patterns I identified during a hands-on assessment at the gym. For some clients (mainly those dealing with chronic pain), this was the right call. But, for the rest, it meant that we didn’t […]
FitnessHow To Get Stronger As You Age
“It’s not the years, honey, it’s the mileage.” – Indiana Jones Like Indy, you’ve lived a little. But, getting older doesn’t mean it’s time to sit on the sidelines. You don’t have to grow weaker and give up what you love. No matter how many miles are on the odometer, you can get older and […]
Fitness NutritionHow to Turn Plateau Into Progress
With his wedding just 6 months away, Born Fitness client Chris (aka Sparta) decided to get serious about fat loss. There’s nothing quite like a deadline to get your butt in gear. Sparta was highly motivated, crushing gym workouts and diving into tracking his food (something that works well for him). But, after losing weight […]
breakfast RecipesThe Best Protein Pancake Recipe EVER: Bacon & Date Protein Pancakes
Don’t settle for boring. This recipe will change how you look at protein pancakes. And: There’s bacon. (You know you want bacon.)
breakfast dessert Recipes SnackThe Berry Nutty Yogurt Parfait
This healthy fruit and yogurt parfait recipe is a triple threat — great for breakfast, a snack or dessert. The choice is yours.
NutritionIs A Calorie Really A Calorie?
No scheduled trips to your nearest metabolic chamber? Don’t worry. We’ll help you make sense of what foods influence your metabolism and hunger, and how you can make food work for you.
Fitness WellnessGoldilocks Training: How to Maintain Momentum
You might think your inability to stick with a plan comes down to a lack of motivation, or maybe even a fundamental lack of willpower. But, willpower isn’t what is holding you back. After years of coaching people as a personal trainer, I’ve discovered that most people struggle to maintain their momentum because they ignore one simple rule.
WellnessLook Up or Look Down
Even though we don’t have much control over many things in life, focusing on what we do control — like looking up — can completely change the direction of your life.
Born Fitness+ NutritionThe Rabbit Hole: How Much Protein Per Meal?
It’s true that somewhere around 30 grams you will maximize muscle protein synthesis (the process of using protein for building muscle), but that’s not the only reason to eat protein. And, if you eat more than 30 grams in a meal, there are many additional benefits to eating more beyond muscle protein synthesis.
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dinner high protein lunch RecipesHealthy Turkey & Swiss Reuben
This Turkey & Swiss Reuben uses turkey (a leaner protein source) and homemade low-calorie “dressing” for a healthy twist on a classic sammy.