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How to create a workout plan you’ll actually enjoy

Feb 6th, 2020

The New Year’s rush of resolution motivation is officially gone. It’s cold. Your bed is a lot more comfortable than the gym. You just want to hit snooze for just this one morning. But one morning is never just one morning. You hit snooze today and the next thing you know, you’re hitting snooze for … more »

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Fitness Lover in Your Life

Feb 4th, 2020

On one hand, Valentine’s Day is kind of stupid. It’s a Hallmark holiday to increase sales of flowers, chocolates, and jewelry. On the other hand, it is a fun excuse to celebrate those you love – whether that’s a significant other or you and your best girl friends celebrating Galentine’s Day. All in all, any … more »

Super Bowl Food…Uh Oh

Jan 30th, 2020

The fact that the Super Bowl is not a national holiday is somewhat of a travesty. I mean, really, we are all going to stay up too late surrounded by tempting food while hanging out with our friends and family. It sounds like a holiday party to me. Anyway, while we all still have work … more »

Top Three Things to Focus on with Your Nutrition

Jan 28th, 2020

There is a real sense of insecurity among the fitness industry when it comes to nutrition. A lot of people unfortunately try to make nutrition seem like rocket science and convince you that you absolutely must work with a nutrition coach in order to improve at all. Frankly, this is just not true. Think about … more »

How do You Eat Enough Protein Without Meat

Jan 23rd, 2020

The Midwest is Meat Country The Midwest is commonly referred to as a meat and potatoes type of place. It is very normal to grow up here and have every meal centered on what chunk of animal protein is on the plate. However, as the environmental and health impact of eating meat at every meal … more »

Three Ways to Stay Consistent

Jan 21st, 2020

What matters more for long term health – intensity or consistency? By the title of this post, you can probably guess that consistency is the answer. Unfortunately, learning how to stay consistent is arguably tougher than being intense. If you go to the gym and do ten 100 yard sprints, squats, and bench press, you … more »