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Embrace the Suck

Embrace the Suck

“There’s a dirty little secret that the average trainer/fitness coach won’t tell you: accomplishing your goals is going to be hard. Like, REALLY hard.”

“The people who make the best progress are the ones who work the hardest the most consistently for the longest amount of time.”

What is RPE and Why is it Useful?

What is RPE and Why is it Useful?

RPE is a very beneficial tool that should be incorporated into any strength/fitness program. Making use of it can help you get more out of your workouts and it can also improve the level of communication between you and your trainer.

How to Stay Hydrated on Hot Summer Days

How to Stay Hydrated on Hot Summer Days

No matter what you are doing, the summer heat causes us to sweat and lose fluid that our bodies need to be replaced.  When we sweat there are some key nutrients or electrolytes that we lose. These electrolytes specifically are sodium, chloride and smaller amounts of potassium, magnesium and calcium.  Throughout this article we will speak about why it is important to stay hydrated, what can happen if you are not hydrated and how much/what to drink to stay hydrated.