Fitness

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 […]

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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 […]

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How 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 […]

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How 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 […]

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Goldilocks 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. 

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Look 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. 

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Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

The addition of chia seeds in this dessert increases fiber (keeps you feeling fuller longer) and omega-3 (heart-healthy). Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Ingredients Yields 3 servings 1 tbsp coconut sugar or sugar substitute 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa 1 scoop unflavored protein powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups unsweetened regular or vanilla almond milk […]

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