Why do we preach “work Smarter, not harder?”
I first heard work smarter, not harder back in middle school at a basketball camp. The context was teaching us how to play great…
Continue reading → Why do we preach “work Smarter, not harder?”
New years resolutions… through the eyes of a fitness pro!
Here are 4 golden nuggets I will share with you. These are the 4 things you can do to actually have a fighting chance at…
Continue reading → New years resolutions… through the eyes of a fitness pro!
What is in a name?
Name- Smart Strength & Conditioning Origin: {Born from a journey through several cities and businesses} Purpose: {to discover what the best gyms are doing and…
Anterior and Posterior tilt… The most important exercise we do at Smart Strength
“Why on Earth am I doing this?!” …. I am sure many of my clients have had that thought cross their mind when I asked…
Continue reading → Anterior and Posterior tilt… The most important exercise we do at Smart Strength
The downside of tech fitness. An observation by a fitness professional.
Now a days, all the rage is online training and virtual coaching. Whether it be because of the pandemic, or because the advances in technology…
Continue reading → The downside of tech fitness. An observation by a fitness professional.
Removing barriers of entry to the weight room: Overcoming fears of injury. An ongoing series (3 of 3)
To be honest, I hesitated even making this post. I did not want to stir up feelings of fear and anxiety that might not have…
Removing barriers of entry to the weight room: Not feeling comfortable? An ongoing series (2 of 3)
We do not coach like this at Smart Strength… Uncomfortable?- 1 Exercising can be uncomfortable at times (Squatting with a barbell across the back is…
Removing barriers of entry to the weight room: Gym Intimidation An ongoing series (1 of 3)
If you are new to the Gym world and weight lifting, it can be intimidating, uncomfortable and even scary at times. This is totally normal.…
Lifting weights ⇒ Losing weight?… is it possible?
So often we assume that the only benefits of lifting weights are increased size and strength. But lifting weights to lose weight? No way, that…
Continue reading → Lifting weights ⇒ Losing weight?… is it possible?
“I want to lift weights… but I am afraid of bulking up.”
This is a concern that many of my Female clients have when starting a weight training program. If you are not one of these…
Continue reading → “I want to lift weights… but I am afraid of bulking up.”