Fitness Terms

Hi there! I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, and in this post, I’ll go over some common fitness terms. Honestly, before I started training I barely knew what these terms meant either. Let me define and explain them to you! I hope you found this week’s post to be helpful! For more … Read more

Lessons I’ve Learned From Training

I started my own fitness journey in 2013 and have been a personal trainer since 2016. The more I train myself and my clients, the more I realize how training can apply to everyday life. Here are some lessons I’ve learned in training that have helped me in my life: I hope you found this … Read more

Healthy Habits

Hi fitness friends! I can’t believe August is almost over! Before the month ends, I thought it’d be fun to list some healthy habits you can do when September starts 🙂 Just choose one and start small! If the habit is a bit much to start, then make it simpler to do. For example, if … Read more

How many reps should I lift for my goals?

Last week I posted a general rule of thumb on how many reps you should lift for your goals. Check out the post here! These are the rep schemes: Power is very heavy or explosive, and you’d only do this for a few reps. This is usually where people figure out how heavy they can … Read more

Workout Affirmations

If you know me, then you know I love affirmations. They’re a great way to affirm how amazing you are and how you can achieve anything! Recently I’ve been using them while I workout. It was actually unintentional. I usually work out by myself, and sometimes it takes a lot of will power and motivation … Read more

Free Weights Vs. Machines

There’s a big debate about which is more effective when it comes to working out – free weights or machines. Before I break it down, let’s go over what each of them are! Free weights: These include barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. They’re portable and not attached to anything, hence why they’re called “free weights.” Workout … Read more

Letting Go Of Judgment

Hi guys! I’ve been wanting to talk about this for some time now, but I’ve noticed so much judgment when it comes to our bodies and working out. I see this quite a bit at the gym, whether it’s judgment of others or even judgment of ourselves. I want to address this because this behavior … Read more

What Supplements I Take As A Trainer

From pre-workouts to proteins, supplements have become very popular in recent years. How effective are these supplements and should you be taking them? Before taking any new supplement or vitamin, I highly recommend consulting with your physician beforehand as some vitamins can interfere with medications. It would also be helpful to get a full blood … Read more