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Squats are one of the most popular exercises performed in the gym yet so many people make mistakes they don't even realize that are decreasing the weight they are able to push or putting themself at risk of developing an injury.  Today I am going to go over some common mistakes people make and how you can avoid them to improve your squat form and increase the weight you're able to use.    Mistake #1: Not breathing and bracing    I wrote an entire blog post on how important it is to brace your core to protect your spine while...

There are so many companies out there trying to take advantage of people desperate to reach a certain fitness goal and they promise the product they offer will guarantee help you get there. Today I'm here to tell you about some common examples I see all the time that are a complete waste of money and can even do more harm than good.     Supplements There are tons of supplements out there, the reality is that very few of them are actually tested, studied, and prove to be effective. No amount or type of supplement will magically work in...

One of the most common reasons people begin exercising and eventually quit is because they overwhelm themselves by trying to make huge changes in their life that eventually lead to burnout.  Today I am going to share simple lifestyle changes you can integrate into your daily routine starting TODAY! These are simple changes anyone can make and over time they can lead to you experiencing significant results.    Daily walks:  If you go for a 10 minute walk everyday it might not seem like a lot. But if you carry out the numbers over time, 10 minutes per day becomes...

As a personal trainer it is very sad and unfortunate when I go to the gym and see a trainer working with a client who clearly does not know what they are doing. Today's fitness industry has come down to who can create the most complex exercises and who can make their client sweat the most. It has also boiled down to a point where anyone who goes to the gym or has a good physique believes they are a trainer. This is beyond insulting to trainers who truly care for their clients success and are passionate about making a difference....

There are a ton of different types of dieting out there. Vegan, vegetarian, keto, mediterranean, and many more.  If you are someone who is looking to lose weight and don’t know where to start this may all seem overwhelming.  I’m here to make things easier for you. All of these diets are composed of different foods, but they all have one thing in common.  The only scientifically proven way to lose weight is to be in a caloric deficit. This means that everyday you need to be expending more energy/calories than you are consuming.  It truly does not matter what...