In our recent Success podcast, coach Tom sat down with Dr. Jake Salaba to take about understanding what pain is, the difference between good pain and bad pain, some influences that pain can have on our mentality with a certain lift and some of the variables that can affect confidence
Are you looking to build lean muscle? There are different ways this can be achieved. But understanding how to do so in an efficient, effective, and safe way is most important. In the following, I will discuss the basics of muscle building, what rep ranges to aim for, and how
Is cardio the best option for weight loss? There is a common misconception that cardio is the best option for weight loss. This is far from the truth. Sure, cardio is indeed important for overall health but not necessarily the best option for a weight loss journey. In the following,
**Below is my attempt to give you this information in a fast-to-read way that hopefully creates further interest.** Minerals are crucial for our well-being as they support the proper functioning of our bones, muscles, heart, and brain by aiding in metabolic functions, enzymes, and hormones. However, the presence of antinutrients
Talking to females specifically… Have you ever been on an extremely low-carb diet with little to no success, or has this caused your menstrual cycle to become imbalanced? You might need more carbs than others and more than males. As a woman, you need a certain amount of carbohydrates to
Green, Yellow, And Red Health Illustration When reviewing client cases, I review their Metabolic Stress Questionnaire (MSQ), lab work, and history. Many people come to us in yellow or red (from my image). Here is an excellent example relating it to the gut since this is pivotal in our overall
What Does Being Coachable Mean? Definition of a Coach: A dedicated person who sees the hidden potential and maximizes performance by encouraging, developing, and believing. Additionally, someone that leads by example gives you your plan(s), and someone that helps others overcome fears and struggles. **What a coach is
When Checking Your Blood Pressure, Here Are Some Things To Consider. Ranges: Normal = less than 120 and less than 80. An easy and cheap way to stay on top of your health status is by checking your blood pressure. I prefer to check at home. With an at-home monitor,
Hormones don’t stay the same over years, months, weeks, or hours. They will always be in a constant ebb and flow, but what we put into our bodies and lifestyle choices will affect that natural balance of our hormones. The messages we give to our body will influence how well
Weight gain when coming off hormonal birth control (HBC) pills, IUD, or any hormonal BC. Hormonal birth control (HBC) is a synthetic steroid hormone “Steroids?” Yes, hormonal HBC is the same as the “steroids” many are familiar with used in untested bodybuilding and sports. Although HBC levels are lower than
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