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Understanding the Pain Experience

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

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What Comes to Mind When you Hear Pre-Workout?

Pre-Workout Thoughts… Do you think of a diabolically caffeinated powder that carries you through your gym session? Or do you perhaps think about your personal routine prior to said session? When it comes down to it, how you approach the moments leading up to your workout are some of the

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Our Favorite Health and Fitness Trackers

Our Top 10 Health and Fitness Trackers Hello, it’s Coach Hunter here. I wanted to discuss the Success Team’s favorite health and fitness tracking gadgets. As a Bodybuilder and Board-certified Health Coach myself, health tracking is something I have spent a ton of time doing myself and researching for others,

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Should I Use Lifting Straps or Gloves?

In the fitness community, lifting straps, gloves, and other aids often get a bad reputation. They are often considered to be a cheat. But they can be very beneficial to build overall strength. In the following, I will discuss some of the ways to introduce these accessories to your routine

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Losing Gym Motivation?

Losing Motivation in your Fitness Journey? Usually when starting a fitness journey, an individual is highly motivated to work towards their personal goal(s). Whether that is a weight loss goal, strength building goal, or general health goal. In the beginning, that person will come into the gym excited to see

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Cardio, Good for Weight Loss?

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,

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Post-Workout soreness, What’s Happening to My Body?

Post-workout soreness, what is happening to my body?? When we train, whether its strength training or endurance/cardio training, the next day or even the second day we tend to get sore. Sometimes the soreness can be more intense than other times. Why is that? In the following, I’m going to

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Stress and Weight Loss

In a world full of deadlines, appointments, and other obligations, becoming stressed seems inevitable. For that matter, being healthy can even be a stressor itself. Which can really make it tough to stay on or get a weight loss journey started. In the following, I will talk about some of

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Read This Before You Get A Trainer

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

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Top 5 Weight Loss Myths (According to Tom)

Before we get started, we must establish that weight loss and fat loss are different beasts.  When it comes to weight loss, the three things that we have control over are muscle weight, water weight, and fat weight.  Do we want to lose muscle?  I would hope not…Do we want to lose water

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