A Donut and a Sweatband Walk Into A Bar
I have clients who wear their activity monitors for every workout and at the end they look to see how many calories they burned and if they reached their activity goal for the day. Some workouts we do a lot…
The World Is Not Ending But Your Arm Might Fall Off
^^This is not my happy face^^ When I was a little kid I was sick all the time. I had debilitating headaches, chronic sinus infections, and lots of random body pain. At the age of ten I was diagnosed with Colitis.…
I Still Have My Doc Martens
Last week I turned 43 years old. Hard to believe, I totally know. As some people who read my blog (does anyone really read my blog) might know, my life hasn't always been filled with push-ups, kale, and sustainable organic…
Less is Powerful Change
January is the time of year when people decide to completely overhaul their lifestyle in order to become leaner, fitter, healthier, sexier, the list goes on. You've probably noticed the up-tic at the gym, your friends are using the word cleanse…
My Two Bits on The Fitbit
Many people have been asking what I think of the Fitbit. Aside from that horrible rash it was giving people a while back (pretty sure they fixed that problem) I think the Fitbit can be good for some, bad for…
Open Letter To Every Client
Dear Client, I watch you struggle and sail year after year, ebb flow, up down, life is just this. Change is never easy but it's worth it, you've heard me say this many times. I know it's not easy to say…
AKH F&N WO 8.28.15
5min Foam Roll: Gastroc - TFL - Lats/Pecs - T-Spine 5min Mobility: Inchworm - Squat to Stand WORKOUT 3 Rounds - 5min rest between each round: 200 meter sprint 10 Hex Deadlift 10 Bench Press 10* Single-Arm Cable Lunge Row…
Hiatal Hernia or GERD?
I have been dealing with a hiatal hernia for years. Usually when I'm going through something emotionally challenging that little sucker pops up in the worst way. My symptoms include chills, shortness of breath, chest pain, back pain usually at…
Cycle Training for Women
Ladies (and the dudes who care to know) this one is for you. Cycle training is not a new concept but it is one that is gaining notice in the industry. Studies show that women benefit greatly from following a…
My Mission
Since I became a personal trainer in 2007 my focus has evolved in many ways. I was very pumped up about fitness and nutrition and I had a narrow and limited *insert the word RIGID here* view on how people…