So here is a quote from a fitness professional trying to sell her services. “Muscle burns fat. Increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat percentage can be tricky, because most nutriton plans restrict calories and encourage long, slow distance cardio (running, walking, biking).” This was posted on Facebook. I think it is an interesting statement […]
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Ways to Boost Immunity Part 3: Factors that Compromise Immunity
Here is part three of ways to boost immunity by Precision Nutrition. I am a Level 1 Certified Precision Nutrition coach and I like sharing sharing this stuff with you because it is cutting edge science. Does it seem kind of common sense? Yes, that is the point. There is so much noise out there […]
Post Quarantine Working Out
It is coming…I think! This has been an odd year to say the least. I think that in the next couple of weeks we may begin the process of getting back to normal or the “new normal” as they call it. How is this going to look? I think a majority of people that go […]
Why You Need To Run in Cold Weather
The weather outside is frightful and the fire is so delightful… Snowy and 9 degrees out with the wind chill. And that is exactly why you should get outside and run or walk. So let’s look at 5 reasons why this is so important. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. This is a very odd world we […]
3 Reasons To Work Out With Me
Tis the season to overindulge. I had read a statistic that the average person gains 5-10 pounds over the holidays. This seems pretty spot on to me. The days are shorter and it seems like you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. In many areas of the country it […]
Box Breathing 101: Just Chill Out
I wanted to write a short post on box breathing. For those of you that don’t know, box breathing is a Navy Seal breathing technique to suppress anxiety, fear and help you think clearly. I first learned about this from Mark Divine’s book, “Unbeatable Mind”. I will put an Amazon picture and a link at […]
Can You Make Progress Working with a Personal Trainer Once a week?
Let’s have an honest discussion here because I believe that under the right circumstances, the answer is yes. When I was just starting out I used to dread the client that only wanted to train once a week. I was pretty naive back then. My concern was that they weren’t going to do anything the […]
M Factor Fitness Client Profile: Kathy
” I want to get in shape so I can fill two 20 foot dumpsters with garbage!” I am pretty sure has ever requested this as their goal but I wouldn’t blink an eye if someone did. It makes sense to me. My clients want to lose weight and feel better but it never occurs […]
When Should You Change Workouts?
Here is a question for you: How many workouts should you be doing? Remember when “Muscle Confusion” was being thrown around as the best way to get in shape. Is that still being marketed? Does that sound as crazy to you as it does to me? How can you confuse a muscle? If there is […]
The One Question You Need to Ask Yourself.
Can You Make Yourself Do Something You Don’t Want to Do? Strange question? Maybe. I think there is a huge difference between doing things you want to do and doing things you know you have to do. Especially with fitness, consistency is key. I don’t know of anyone who has made a lasting change in […]