A Revolution for All Bodies
I'm incredibly lucky to have this time to dial-in TONS of things that have to do with Geared Strength. I'm reminded daily of what I'm seeing around me as people in the community seem to break down yet come together simultaneously. Image by Markus Spiske from Pixabay You see GS has not one, zero, zilch, …
Actually, I'm just getting started! Let's talk workout finishers. What are they, what are the benefits, why do I love them, and how to set them up? What is a workout finisher?A workout finisher is a quick, intense, usually time-based burst of cardio/strength fusion following your main workout. It can be anywhere from 1-10 minutes …
You know it right? That funny feeling that comes over you when you first start exercising. It's just so hard to explain it. As soon as I say, "that funny feeling" EVERYONE knows what I'm talking about. You're out of breath, or can't catch your breath and THAT BURN!! Ugh. That burn in your legs …
https://youtu.be/pFZFYzCVaEE Ok! Welcome to weekly training tips by Geared Strength! I'm excited to get these going for you all. Before I get started I just wanted to say that I hope you all are doing ok, you and your family and friends are safe and healthy during this time. So far those closest to me …
WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE. No doubt. Change is always stressful and uncertain if you don't have a plan with clear intent. Before starting Geared Strength I did lots of research on branding and gaining "leads". Two things kept coming up.... 1. Find your niche. Ok did that. Mountain biking. 2. Foster big transformations.Mmmmmmm???? Like …
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You probably didn't know it, but chances are you've taken a HIIT class before...or at least some version of it. Tabata. Intervals. Let's first define tabata and HIIT Tabata- 20/10 x 8=4 This translates to 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest, 8 rounds totaling 4 minutes. Also translates to a 2:1 ratio. This …
Recently I came across an article regarding habits. I almost didn't read it because while weight loss is very important for over all health, I try to mostly focus on healthy lifestyle living articles rather than a solid focus on weight loss. Thankfully I skimmed down to what caught my eye to read on. So …
I fought it for quite some time. I ignorantly felt that they were either for the elite athletes to keep track of their in-depth training (Vo2 max, workout zones etc.) or maybe for those at desk dwelling jobs where the watch actually reminds individuals to get up and get steps in. I work two jobs, …
Imagine yourself on your bike, on your favorite trail. Hitting up those roots, rock gardens, punchy climbs, quick downhills ending on little berms. Now, imagine your body position starting at your feet and ending to where your head is. Did you get it all? Forget anything? How about that CORE?? Probably one of the most …
As I sit here on a 90 degree evening in Maine where we just had the reddest fiery sunset...I begin this blog, this journey, and this reinvention. Last week almost to the day, I became a newly certified Personal Trainer. I'm feeling all kinds of excited, joy, renewed, accomplished....freaking out, vulnerable, with a touch of …