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...
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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...
Exercise Makes You Less SAD
SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder It’s that time of year again. The daylight is shorter, the temperatures are colder, and moods are lower....
Muscle Building Past 50
It’s never too late to start building muscle and strength. Contrary to popular belief, you can build muscle no matter your age. In fact,...
The Scoop on Protein
Fitness professionals harp on the idea of protein intake, and for a good reason. We are going to break down why protein is really so...
Why Women Should Lift Weights
1. Improved bone density Osteoporosis is a disease of fragile bones that ⅓ women will encounter. In addition, it is the most common bone...
The Importance of Rest Days
There is this pre-conceived notion that rest days in a training program are for the weak. Won’t a day completely off slow down my gains?...
More than a Goal, Home Run, or an Ace
Participating in sports can reap a variety of benefits for all ages! Playing a Sport Can Benefit Your Mental Health Neuroscience is...
The most underrated supplement you SHOULD be taking
Imagine if you could delay muscle fatigue during a high intensity workout while maintaining a high level of performance even past the...
If You’re Not Training in the Off-Season then You’re Falling Behind
A lot of people underestimate the importance of training in the off-season and consider it a time for them to completely halt their...
What is NEAT and why is it important in your health and fitness goals?
When most people think of NEAT they think of steps or step counting, but in reality it’s much more than that. NEAT stands for...
Goals and Priorities
What are your goals within the gym? Are your goals being aligned with your priorities? Goal setting in the gym can be a little bit tricky...
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