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Jumping Back On Board After Being Sick by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
As part of our "Train your way" feature, I thought we needed to discuss a most current event… Illness and how to get back on board afterwards. It happens to all of us at some point that we get sick. The first question for most fitness enthusiasts is, "do I workout...
Build A Better Jump For Joints by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
Watch this week's Movement Monday here So last week we discussed my distaste for P.E. taught by coaches who yell at you….wait, that wasn’t it. Last week we discussed taking the pain out of your jumps. Several people responded to that email and I’d like to say thank...
My Top 3 Favorite Pieces of Exercise Equipment by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
With virus numbers on the rise and so much talk of how to control things, thoughts of another shelter in place, quarantine or shutdown are coming to mind. That thought alone sparks fear in most minds, not just for the idea of getting sick but of having to live in this...
An Environment That Motivates You Without Fear by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
Just the words "the gym" strike fear into many. Growing up, I always thought it would be neat to get to go to "a gym" but never was able to make it happen. In fact, it wasn’t until my first week of college that I stepped into an actual gym. I had been in plenty of...
Enjoy What You Do by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
An important piece of the puzzle in reaching your goals within the realms of health & fitness has to do with what you enjoy doing. Many years ago when I worked in a "training" only establishment (no nutrition or lifestyle advice was allowed to be given) I had a...
It’s all about YOU by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
When it comes to life in the realm of health & fitness, some of the biggest questions we hear are: What is the best time to workout? Where is the best place to workout? Do I have to exercise at a gym? Is virtual training worth my time? Is it safe? How do I make...
Mistakes & Solutions by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
Self Sabotage is the name of the game when humans get too close to reaching the goals they’ve long desired. It’s not something we do on purpose but it typically has deep roots in our subconscious mind and often we can’t even see that we’re causing ourselves to move...
Build A Better Jump By Deceleration by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Custom Fitness
Click here to watch today's Movement Monday video I don’t know about you but if ever I am asked to recall years of my youth in P.E. class, (which oddly comes up every now and then) I have many, many less than fond memories of that class. I wasn’t the athletic type and...
Thankful, Grateful & So Very Blessed by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
Since this week is kicking off the official "Thanksgiving Season" I thought I would take a moment to reflect on 2020 so far. I know you may be thinking that sounds like a crazy idea, but hang in there with me and let’s see what we can do with this. 2020 was projected...
Build A Better Lunge By Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
Click here to watch our Movement Monday video. When people think of exercise they usually envision rows of treadmills and ellipticals and … the dreaded free weights. Free weights are actually more beneficial for building balanced strength and functional capacity. BUT...
I LOVE My Job! by Custom Fitness: Amarillo Personal Trainers
When I was asked (by multiple people) 20+ years ago what I wanted to do when I got out of college I always had a hard time answering. I had too many directions that I was considering but looking back on it now I was only considering them because they were there as...
Food vs. Filler
There’s a difference you know, between real food and food products. So many items on the grocery shelves look like they should be good for you but the truth is they just have an amazing marketing team behind that product. Real food is whole, single-ingredient food. It...