Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
Strength imbalances. We all have them to some extent. Everyone has a more dominant leg and arm, but the degree to which one side is stronger than the other can vary greatly. While getting strong in a hurry is great, the question posed here is: How can YOU bring up a weak leg or side of your body? For example: what should you do if one leg is stronger than the other, or if you can't hoist the …
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We want, and deserve, results from our hard work. When we go to the gym consistently, get stronger, and eat well, we want to see the results immediately. And quick results isn't enough; we want to reach our main goal as soon as possible. "How quickly can I go from where I am to where I want to be?" we ask. It's a valid question and one we all ask whether we're trying to lose fat, buy a house, …
[Read more...] about When It Comes to Building the Body You Want, the Journey is the Destination
Strength training, and working out in general, should never be used as a form of punishment. For example, proclaiming to perform an extra, or just a more challenging workout, because you overate or indulged in some Halloween candy is not a good idea. If your workouts are fueled by the punishment mentality, then you really need to change things up. Now. I quote my good friend, Jen Keck, very …
[Read more...] about WHY You Work Out is Much More Important Than HOW You Work Out
It is with great enthusiasm that I reveal the highly anticipated Train to Be Awesome Guide. Click here to check it out now or keep reading for more information about who the Train to Be Awesome Guide is for, what you can expect, and what all is included. Let's go over the most common questions asked about the Train to Be Awesome Guide. Question: Is this just a workout program? Answer: …
I've had the privilege over the past few years to watch, and be part of, a revolution in the world of women's fitness. And the best part — it's only getting stronger and gaining more momentum. More and more women are saying: NO to restrictive dieting NO to relying on a number on the scale to determine their self-worth NO to grueling workouts that leave them exhausted NO to the "eat very …
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Working out, eating well, and ultimately building the body you want should enhance and improve your life, not define and rule it. That's a hard lesson I learned many years ago. My life revolved around rigid nutrition rules (similar to things like "The Skinny Rules") or diets and I would never skip a meal or workout under any circumstances. I'd miss family gatherings, parties, and other events if …
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Be the most awesome and strongest version of yourself. I say it often: "Be the Most Awesome and Strongest Version of Yourself" — and any people respond with, "That sounds great, but, how do I do that?" So that's what you're going to get in this article — the "how to" portion of becoming the strongest and most awesome version of yourself. I'll state the obvious before we proceed: there are tons …
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This article is a guest post from the one and only Leigh Peele. I could provide a lengthy introduction, but this article is amazing. Just start reading. Oh, but I will state that Leigh just released her newest book, Starve Mode. I had the privilege of reading it before the release and I will state that it's an incredible resource for those who enjoy no nonsense nutrition information. She covers …
[Read more...] about Strong is the New Beautiful, Disordered is the New Diet
