Should You Use Scale Weight as a Measure of Success? Hint: No
There’s certainly no shortage of articles, blogs, and rants out there in the digital world decreeing, loudly, that using a scale to measure success is kind of pointless. SPOILER ALERT: this is going to be one of those rants. I’ve been working as a trainer and coach for well over a decade now working with… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday: Lots of Catching Up to Do Edition
1. Another busy weekend in the books! Yesterday I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the New Hampshire Athletic Trainer’s Association annual symposium. A few year’s back I remember attending a similar function with Eric at Northeastern University and walking in with jeans on and feeling completely out of place. Apparently I… Read more
The (New) New Rules of Lifting for Women
I’ve stated this in the past on numerous occasions, but I’ll say it again: I (and the fitness industry in general) owes a huge debt of gratitude to Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove for writing The New Rules of Lifting series. I believe there are five books in total; two more and JK Rowling will… Read more
What To Expect (In the Gym) When You’re Expecting
Okay, I know what some of you may be thinking: What does someone who burps out loud, hates The Notebook, and pees standing up know about the female body, let alone guiding and training someone through what’s arguably the most precious, magical, and delicate time of their life? Well, first off: Not for nothing, I took… Read more
Want To Really Earn Your Cake?
My sincerest thoughts go out to all of those who live in the NorthEast (particularly New England), and it’s my hope everyone made it through Snowmeggedon 2013 safely and without much incident. I’m not going to sugarcoat anything: Boston got its butt handed to it, with roughly 30+ inches of snow. We woke up Saturday… Read more
Why We Are the Even Weaker Sex
Today’s guest post comes from someone many who read this site regularly should recognize – Kellie Hart Davis. For those scratching their heads, Kellie’s essentially the female equivalent of me except for the slight distinction of being way smarter and much better looking than myself. Plus, given she’s a copy editor and prolific health &… Read more
A New and Better Butt? Why Not a STRONGER Butt?
Today’s post comes courtesy of my internet buddy, Emily Giza Socolinsky. Some of you might recognize her since I’ve linked to several of her articles in the past. She sent this one my way last week, and after reading it (and doing a few cartwheels down the street because 1) why not? and 2) this… Read more
7 Ways to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories, Tracking Points, or Going Crazy
I made an executive decision yesterday that with Christmas Eve and Christmas right around the corner (NINTENDO 64!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I’d treat myself to a little blog-cation. Now, don’t get me wrong: I love writing this blog. But sometimes I just need to take a break, smell the fudge roses, take a dee breath, and chillax. So… Read more