Category: Fitness

Online Training: Doing It Right

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Not much posting going on here lately, as Blended Fitness has kicked off its inaugural run and is demanding a lot of my attention. (Don't feel bad if you missed this one: it was invitation only. The next group starts in January. Stay tuned.)

For those who don't know, our Blended Fitness programs combine in-person personal training sessions with online training programs, coaching sessions, education, and more. (The name comes from "Blended Learning" which combines e-learning and classroom learning.)

There are two things I think set Blended Fitness apart from other forms of online training or coaching. Continue reading

Fitness For Folks Over 40

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Cutting Calories And Diminishing Returns

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Waist measurementWhile calories are not the only factor in fat loss, they do play a significant role. As a result, people often go to great lengths to reduce calories consumed (diet) and/or increase calories burned (exercise). But losing weight can result in some unintended consequences that impact continued loss or maintenance. Continue reading

Mystery Gift Revealed!

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imageIt's a trap bar! (Sometimes called a "hex bar" due to the hexagonal shape.)

While originally intended for shrugs (working the trapezius muscles, hence "trap" bar), it's most commonly used these days for trap bar deadlifts since it makes it easier to maintain a neutral spine and eliminates shin wear and tear.

This was my first time using one. A little weird, but a nice addition to the toolbox. Thanks for the gift, me!

Now The Planet

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New visitors may wonder why there's a huge gap in posts here. Well, for years, we've been doing a newsletter instead of blog posts: The StrongFast Planet. And now, the blog is becoming The StrongFast Planet. See? Simple!

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