How to lift heavy AND NOT GET HURT!
https://youtu.be/7JV7Lj8gjd0 Is it possible to continually lift heavy AND NOT get hurt? Well, I'm doing a little case-study on...
Top 3 Fitness Related Holiday Hacks
https://youtu.be/yqzeu9B7P-M The holiday season in my favorite but helping my clients navigate all the indulgences is alwasy a big...
Are your hamstrings tight from sitting at your desk?
https://youtu.be/pbFnfLd9pwU Sitting for long periods of time can wreck your body by shortening your hamstring muscles. This can cause...
The Four Pillars of Successful “Resolutioning”
January is one of my favorite months of the year, which is odd, considering it’s also a time...
Fitness Myth #2: Lifting Heavy Weights Will Make You “Bulky”
By Madison Hawks, CPT and Scott Smith, CSCS If you’ve ever been afraid of looking like this from lifting...
Fitness Myth #1: You should stretch before you workout
Ok, metaphorical show of hands … who here thinks you should do static stretches before working out? Yea,...
I’m Starving Myself and Not Losing Weight! What Do I Do!?
Adopting new diets to lose weight has become an American obsession. An obsession we utilize to combat our...
Scott’s Top 10 List of Lifts You NEED to Know: #1 Squat
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): A solid lifting regimen just wouldn't be complete without...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know: #2 Deadlift
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): The deadlift is one of the most demanding lifts...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know: #3 Chest Press
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): While push-ups are one form of a "chest press"...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know: #4 Pull-Ups
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): In addition to the "push-up," the "pull-up" is THE...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know: #5 Shoulder Press
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): There just isn't a better lift to develop sexy,...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know: #6 Land-Mine (Back) Row
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): Bent rows such as the "Land-Mine Row" are superior...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know: #7 Upright Row
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): Upright rows are a compound movement that engage the...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know: #8 Lunges
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): In order to make my top 10 list, an...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts you NEED to Know: #9 Parallel Bar Dips
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): Isolated tricep extension exercises are effective at sculpting and...
Scott’s Top 10 Lifts You NEED to Know! #10: Reverse Abdominal Crunches
Why it made the list (Why you should do them): Crunches in general are a little over-rated in my...
When you feel like quitting…
I believe that it is important I preface this tale with a statement about my past. I hate...
Overcome 4 Massive Motivation Killers
“Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly.” ~Robert H. Schuller For the entirety of my life...
Being healthy is not just a lifestyle choice; it is an identity.
I caught myself affirming a new client's desire to not just change her body, but also her lifestyle....
Navigating the Aisles: Organic Foods
Navigating the Aisles: Organic Foods By: Dianna Sinni With the organic industry booming, it’s easy to assume organic is synonymous...
Interview with a Trainer: Scott Smith
I have been getting asked a lot this summer, "what do you eat?" and "what's your workout routine?" As...
Fitness Action Item #1: Steal Something
In the fitness world, there are a lot of options these day. The famous "paradox of decision." Meant...
Debunking the myth of “Lifting low rep will make you bulky. Lift high reps to get cut.”
I overhear it all the time. By men. Women. Novices. Even trainers. "Lifting low reps makes you bulky....
Why do my goals suck? Why? Why?
Client: I don't want to set goals, they only set me up for failure. Goals suck. Me: WHY do...
Creatine: The Holy Grail of Supplements for Men AND Women alike
If you are doing any type of resistance training, you should strongly consider adding "creatine" to your supplementation/nutrition...
Periodize Your Workout (Part 2)
Fitness Tip for the week: Periodize your workout (Part 2) Back in November I posted a sample workout that...
What happens after resolutions get resolved?
Lasting happiness is not found after the "achievement" of your dreams/goals. Rather, happiness is realized while enjoying the...
Sharing Goals
Share your goals with at least three people, and be specific as possible. This does not have to apply...
Periodize?
Yes, periodize your weight training program on a monthly basis for better gains. What does that even mean Scott?...
Choose Intensity Over Time
When engaging in cardiovascular/aerobic exercise, for most individuals (endurance athletes aside) it is in your best interest to...
Enjoy Your Exercise
When in doubt, the best exercise you can choose to improve your health is the one you enjoy...
Better Than Yesterday
Today, just try and be better than yesterday. I get so "overwhelmed," "paralyzed," and "psyched out" when I focus...