What do you squat in?

Hello everyone! back at it again with a fun question for my readers. Today’s question… Which do you squat in? Barefoot flats lifting shoes (heeled) Crocs Socks Cross training shoes I am eager to read all the different anwers, you can select more than one if you use multiple? And if you are feeling reallyContinue reading “What do you squat in?”

Tuesday Trainer Tip #2

Hello Readers, Today’s trainer tip is: When going underneath the barbell, make sure the bar is not pressed up against your neck. The bar should be sitting on your traps — depending on the stance (high bar or low bar) it might be lower on the back or higher, but never against the neck. MakeContinue reading “Tuesday Trainer Tip #2”

Keep Kids Moving

It is no secret that we are in the age of the technology — if it has a screen and turns on, it usually will have a child attached to it (metaphorically speaking) LOL. I realize technology has its place in our world and with it constantly improving, I can see why it captures theirContinue reading “Keep Kids Moving”

Foam Rolling For Fitness

Do You Foam Roll? You should! although most people only consider doing so during rehab after an injury; but foam rolling is great for warming up before a run, or before getting started on your lifts. The motto goes “if it doesn’t hurt, you aren’t doing it right” and to be honest, that motto fitsContinue reading “Foam Rolling For Fitness”

Alternatives to the squat

If Doing Squats is not for you… Try something new  Photo by Sven Mieke on Unsplash For most people, squats are the essential part of leg day. even more so for those who want work on their glutes and build strength in their legs – but as a personal trainer, I have had clients who weren’t fond ofContinue reading “Alternatives to the squat”