When you’re on vacation, the temptation to ditch your training plan and fully dive into relaxation mode can be strong. While taking a break is important, keeping some level of fitness during your trip can actually enhance your experience. Not only does it help you stay on track with your goals, but staying active can […]
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How Your Body Uses Calories as Energy: Understanding BMR, NEAT, TEF, and EAT
Ever wonder where those calories you consume go? Whether you’re eating a protein-packed breakfast or sweating it out in the gym, your body is constantly using calories for various functions. The way your body uses energy can be broken down into four primary components: • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), • Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), • […]
The Key to Longevity and Performance: Why a Well-Rounded Strength & Conditioning Program Matters
In the world of fitness, it’s easy to get caught up in current buzz: heavy lifts, HIIT sessions, or cardio-focused routines. But if your goal is long-term health, injury prevention, and all-around fitness/athleticism, you need a well-rounded strength and conditioning program. One that incorporates all the essential movement patterns we use in daily life and […]
Reignite Your Fitness Motivation: 10 Effective Strategies for Progress
The summer season is notorious for people putting their health and fitness on the back burner. A day off of the gym can turn into a few days, a week, a few weeks… you can see where I’m going with this. Derailment of any kind doesn’t mean all of your progress is lost. The best […]
How to become an Accountability Queen/King
Accountability is crucial for maintaining consistency in any health and fitness routine. Here are my top 5 ways to establish accountability and achieve your goals as soon as possible: 1. Set Clear, Measurable Goals: Define specific, achievable goals with clear timelines. Whether it’s losing a certain amount of weight, lifting a specific weight, or running […]
Start Your Day Right: 7 Delicious High-Protein Breakfast Recipes
Starting your day with a high-protein breakfast is one of the best ways to fuel your body, maintain energy levels, and support muscle building or healthy weight loss. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose weight, or simply stay full until lunch, these high-protein breakfast ideas will help you start your day off right. 1. […]
Training vs Competing and avoiding Overtraining
Ask yourself: Are you training or competing everyday? This is a very important distinction to make in your own programming. Too often I see individuals thinking they are training when in fact they are actually falling into a competition mentality, and quite often without even knowing it. They just think they are training hard and […]
Goal Setting
HOW TO: Create a road map to anything you want. Setting goals is like plotting a course for your life you want—it gives you direction, purpose, and a sense of achievement. Below I’ve outlined the benefits of goal setting and why you should use this in your daily practice: 1. **Clarity**: Goals provide clarity about […]
2024 Open Prep Guide
In this article I will cover: What is an Open Prep Guide, what to expect, and how to get started! Ready to have your best open finish yet? Elevate this year’s CrossFit Open performance with my 6-Week Open Prep Guide. What is an Open Prep Guide? It will primarily encompass skill training leading up to […]
NEW OFFERING: E-Books
*NEW* TWP E-Books!This article will cover: who are they for, what’s included, and how to get started: What are E-Books? E-books are my digital training programs in the form of PDF. Each TWP E-book offered has a different training focus — whether you’re looking to increase strength, develop your endurance/stamina engine, or learn/perfect a skill, […]