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The Nutrition Advice That’s Keeping You Stuck
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make with their health and fitness is overcomplicating their nutrition. “I am on a diet.” It is a phrase that has a negative connotation. When in reality, our society has made eating healthier choices not normal and eating fast food constantly the norm. Nutrition specifically is the…
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The Hidden Cost of Starting Over Every Monday
“Let’s plan on starting Monday.” It is something in my daily life I hear from time to time and even used to tell myself a lot. Mondays for most people are one of the most, if not the most, hectic days of their week. So trying to start a new routine or habit honestly just…
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One Year Later: What Juan Has Found at CrossFit Alabaster
April 15, 2024. That is the date I received an email from Juan asking for information on the gym. I replied to his email and tried to set up a time for a phone call to answer his questions. I never heard back from him. I sent two additional follow-up emails and never heard anything…
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Why Strength Training Is the Closest Thing We Have to a Fountain of Youth
For years, you would hear the phrase that “cardio is king.” However, over the past 3–5 years, there has been a major shift in the number of people utilizing strength training. Don’t get me wrong. You need cardio. You should aim to get around 60 minutes of steady cardio in a week. More importantly, though,…
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You Don’t Need a Perfect Summer—You Need a Repeatable One
Chances are summer has a way of throwing you off your routine. Between vacations, kids being home, cookouts, holidays (with lots of food options), later nights, time at the ballpark, and less structure, it is no wonder people feel overwhelmed and feel like they can’t still move toward their goals. Now that I am a…
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What Happens When You Commit to 100 Workouts?
What would happen if you did something 100 times? Let’s say between now and the end of the year. Chances are that it would become a habit for you at that point. Starting July 1, we are running a challenge gym-wide for our group class members. The challenge will run through the remainder of 2026,…
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How We Help People Find Health and Wellness Through Fitness
Over the years I have had hundreds of conversations with individuals about where they are currently with their health and fitness and what goals or areas they would like to improve. I can confidently say that no two people have the same goals paired with the same circumstances. Yes, we often hear goals like “I…
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The 3 Biggest Myths Keeping You Out of the Gym
We all live busy lives. Trust me, I get it. Between work, kids, sporting events, and trying to find time to take care of ourselves, there are so many things buying our time. I talk with people on a monthly basis who know they need to do something for themselves to start an exercise routine…
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Why Most Adults Don’t Need More Motivation, They Need Less Decision Making
If you’ve ever told yourself: “I just need to get motivated.” You’re not alone. Most people assume motivation is the thing standing between them and finally getting consistent with exercise, eating better, or taking care of themselves. But after working with hundreds of busy adults, I’ve become convinced of something else: Most people don’t have…
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Eating for Summer: Stay on Track Without Missing Out
Summer has a way of flipping your routine upside down. Kids are out of school. Vacations are planned. BBQs pop up every weekend. The schedule that kept you consistent from January through May suddenly looks completely different — and for a lot of people, that’s where progress quietly stalls. But it doesn’t have to. And…