Hey y’all! This week I want to continue going over various loading positions and what they could mean for you. If you haven't read the previous newsletter, you can click here to do so. Last time we went over a few different examples of loading: Anterior (front - think goblet squats, front rack position, counterbalance, etc.) Posterior (back - think back squats or any typical barbell loading) Contralateral (opposite side - think single arm or leg movements) Ipsilateral (same side - think...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey y’all! This week I want to go over various loading positions. What’s this actually mean? Well, it’s literally HOW you do or don’t hold load in any given exercise or situation. So let’s first go over a few different examples of loading: Anterior (front - think goblet squats, front rack position, counterbalance, etc.) Posterior (back - think back squats or any typical barbell loading) Contralateral (opposite side - think single arm or leg movements) Ipsilateral (same side - think single arm...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
This week I've had a few clients enter a deficit (fat loss phase) so I figured it was a perfect time to share some of my favorite recipes to make whenever I'm in the same boat - or just in general, because they're f*cking delicious. These are all pretty simple to make and all tend to have a decent amount of protein in them or can be manipulated as such. They also help keep me full, which is key whenever you're eating a bit less than your body might be wanting. Stick around below for three...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read
08.17.2023 FIELD NOTES What's good everybody?! You’re probably looking at this a little hesitant about what’s to come. That’s okay! I was the first time I heard about tibial internal rotation (IR) too. But here’s why it’s something to keep in mind. First, think about any movements that require you to bend your knee. We’ve got squats, lunges, using the stairs, sitting down into a chair, hiking, using a ladder…. the list goes on. And, if you're a GoT fan, it could've even saved your life......
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
07.20.23 FIELD NOTES Hello friends, How do you generally look at life? Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty type of person? If you have something you know could use some work, what's your typical response? I am currently completing a new mentorship and came across this line, "frame deficits as opportunities," and it got me thinking. I like to think I'm a bit of a go-getter. I have a lot of confidence in my abilities to do (or not to do) things but, more so, I try my hardest to take...
almost 2 years ago • 4 min read
06.29.23 FIELD NOTES Hello friends, Over the last couple of weeks I've been up to some pretty cool things - last weekend we visited Portland, ME, yesterday I started the Moment Mentorship which I've been eyeing for over a year now, my client load is steadily increasing (shameless ad, but if you know anyone looking for training send them here!), and my training has been going extremely well! Plus, we're 100 days out from our wedding! While all of these incredible things are happening, I still...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
06.14.23 FIELD NOTES Hello friends, If you’re a client of mine or are curious about my training style, there’s one thing I’m about - building all of this into your lifestyle. When I have a client come to me, particularly if they express an interest in body composition changes, I tend to try to dial in a few things from the beginning. The first is their average activity level. Usually this is where I get on someone about steps or activity throughout the day. While that’s going on, I like to...
almost 2 years ago • 4 min read
05.31.23 FIELD NOTES Hey y’all! Dealing with uncertainty can be a challenge. It can present so many options that blur the line of right vs wrong or best vs worst. This is the grey area. I’m not sure who exactly coined the term but the grey area is when or where there aren’t necessarily black and white options. This is a lot of my job, actually. When clients come to me for training I’m responsible for choosing exercises, variations and volumes they can manage and grow from. However, there’s...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
05.18.23 FIELD NOTES Well, I did it. I climbed Mt. Hood! And, I can now say that I get it when people say there’s nothing like it. All I want is to be on the summit again. Like, right now. I can’t stop watching my summit video, either. It fills me with happiness every single time. (If you want to see some photos, check out the end of this email!) This feeling is indescribable, really. But, before I get too far, I want to break down the climb for y’all! Let’s start with how awesome my team was...
almost 2 years ago • 4 min read