10 Highly Effective Habits of Fit People
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I talked with as many fit people as I know asking one question: “What is one simple habit you do outside of the gym to help you stay...


Balancing Cardio & Strength Training: How to Achieve Optimal Fitness
When it comes to fitness, many people believe that they have to choose between cardio or strength training. However, the truth is that...

How alcohol impacts your blood sugar
Alcohol can have some feel good effects on your body while you are drinking it. The happy buzz, the liquid courage, and the urge to let...


Fundamental Movement Pattern: The Hip Hinge
You may have noticed in your programming some deadlifts, RDLs, bridges, kettlebell swing or good mornings. All these exercises have...


Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid with Pre-Workout Supplements
Pre-workout supplements have become increasingly popular among gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts. They promise to provide energy, improve...


Beware of the Rib Flare
Rib flare has been an increasingly popular subject as of late due to popular social media accounts addressing the issue of protruding...


Low-FODMAP Foods: Reducing gut inflammation through diet
Our bodies are under enough stress with work, exercise, managing life stuff and relationships with others, and while so, our body is...


How To Measure Progress
Many of us are working towards goals. But how can we be sure we are taking those baby steps to reach them? That is where progress...


Building Your Glutes: Good For More Than Just Aesthetics!
Booty building workouts are all the rage. Sure you may fill out your leggings better with strong glutes, but did you know they aren't...

Bone Health
Everyone always talks about having strong, defined muscles and six pack abs. However, the least talked about is what’s behind those; your...


Fundamental Movement Pattern: The Squat
Front squats, back squats, box squats, goblet squats, single leg squats, cyclist squats, the list could go on and on. There are a million...

Environment Over Willpower
Creating an Environment that is Conducive Towards your Fitness Goals: As I’ve learned far too many times, being successful in your...


Positive Self Talk: Unlocking Fitness Potential
Positive Self Talk During Workouts Your inner monologue has a surprisingly big impact on your workout. The mind and body are not...


Sauna Protocols
In order to reap all the benefits of the sauna, it is important to follow certain guidelines. Here are some recommended protocols to keep...


Benefits of Using a Sauna
You may have noticed a new addition to the SAA gym floor… a sauna! Now that you have access to a sauna here at SAA, let’s talk about WHY...

The Do's and Don'ts of Navigating Your Fitness
With the new year upon us, one of the major goals of most people is to start working out/and or getting fit/losing weight, eating better,...


Why am I Struggling Through My Workouts?
Session after session you're getting exhausted halfway through, and find yourself skipping exercises or the workout entirely. Does this...


Not Just Surviving, But THRIVING During the Holidays
Recently I’ve seen a lot of blog posts with titles such as “Surviving the Holiday’s” or “Getting Through the Christmas Season”. I believe...

A Nutritional Hierarchy For Health
Macros are a great tool for fat loss or performance goals. They help you see how little or how much you are eating on a day to day basis....

What is Progressive Overload?
Progressive Overload: Increasing the intensity or volume of exercise programs using a systematic and gradual approach. Anyone working out...
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