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Embrace the Suck

Embrace the Suck

“There’s a dirty little secret that the average trainer/fitness coach won’t tell you: accomplishing your goals is going to be hard. Like, REALLY hard.”

“The people who make the best progress are the ones who work the hardest the most consistently for the longest amount of time.”

What is a Muscle Cramp? Can you Avoid it?

What is a Muscle Cramp? Can you Avoid it?

irst off, what is a muscle cramp?  Most would say it is a spasm or a painful tightening of a muscle. This is true, but it really doesn’t explain what is actually happening.

How to Stay Hydrated on Hot Summer Days

How to Stay Hydrated on Hot Summer Days

No matter what you are doing, the summer heat causes us to sweat and lose fluid that our bodies need to be replaced.  When we sweat there are some key nutrients or electrolytes that we lose. These electrolytes specifically are sodium, chloride and smaller amounts of potassium, magnesium and calcium.  Throughout this article we will speak about why it is important to stay hydrated, what can happen if you are not hydrated and how much/what to drink to stay hydrated.