The 10,000-Step Myth: How Much Walking Do You Really Need?
We’ve all heard it before: You need to walk 10,000 steps a day to be healthy. Whether it’s your smartwatch reminding you to get moving or someone telling you to get your steps in, 10,000 steps has become one of the most recognizable goals in fitness. But what if I told you that the recommendation […]
Stop Chasing Exhaustion: Why Harder Workouts Don’t Always Mean Better Results
Fitness has always been a misunderstood concept. When people think about working out, they often associate it with grueling, high-intensity workouts that leave them exhausted, drenched in sweat, and extremely sore the next day. There’s a common belief that if you’re not pushing yourself to your absolute limit, you’re not working hard enough. But this […]
How to Build Your Own Full-Body Workout in 5 Simple Steps
Working out doesn’t need to be complicated. When it comes to improving your strength, mobility, and overall fitness, you don’t need an elaborate workout routine or a different day dedicated to every muscle group. Instead of focusing on traditional workout splits like leg day, chest day, or back day, consider taking a full-body approach that […]
Kettlebell Exercises You Should Be Doing That You’re Not
When most people think about kettlebell exercises, they typically think of swings, squats, deadlifts, and presses. While these are all great exercises that can help build strength, there are plenty of other kettlebell movements that deserve some attention. One of the things I love most about kettlebells is their versatility. They can be used to […]
12 Years, 12 Lessons: What Personal Training Has Taught Me
This year marks 12 years since I started working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. Over those 12 years, I’ve learned a lot, changed a lot, and hopefully become a much better coach along the way. The fitness industry is constantly evolving. Exercises become popular and disappear, new training methods come along, and […]
5 Exercises to Build Stronger Legs After 40
As we get older, having strong legs becomes increasingly important. Strong legs aren’t just about how much weight you can squat or how athletic you look they help you continue doing the things you enjoy and maintain your independence as you age. Walking, climbing stairs, getting off the floor, carrying groceries, working around the house, […]
5 Core Exercises to Keep You Strong After 40
When most people think about training their core, they think about crunches, sit-ups, and trying to get six-pack abs. But your core has a much bigger job than that. A strong core helps you stabilize your spine, maintain your balance, transfer force between your upper and lower body, and stay in control while you move. […]
The Gym Can Help Your Mental Health, But It Isn’t Therapy
“The gym is my therapy” is a common phrase that gets thrown around in the fitness community. When people say this, they’re usually referring to the positive impact exercise has on their mental health. They go to the gym when they’re stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or simply need some time to themselves. And there’s absolutely […]
Stop Fighting Aging: Start Aging Strong
A buzzword that has become increasingly popular in the health and wellness world is “anti-aging.” We see anti-aging exercise programs, diets, supplements, creams, treatments, and countless other products promising to help us look younger, feel younger, or somehow slow down the aging process. The problem I have with the term “anti-aging” is that it makes […]
5 Things We DON’T Do at MB Wellness
The gym can feel like an intimidating place for a lot of people and sometimes for good reason. Fitness spaces can be filled with negativity: guilting people for missing workouts, shaming them for what they eat, judging them for not being as fit as someone else, or making people feel like a workout only “counts” […]