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#1 Thing Most Athletes Don’t Do During Pre-Season Pre-season is upon us! Summer is winding down and a big change of schedule is coming. School is going to be back in session soon and sports seasons are about to ramp up! That’s a lot of schedule change to handle all at once. So what do…

Throughout my recent articles, I’ve talked about preserving muscle, prioritizing protein, and incorporating resistance training while taking a GLP-1. Those are all important, key pieces of the puzzle, but how do you actually know if everything you’re doing is working? For most people, the first thing they do is step on the scale. It’s easy,…

One of the biggest concerns I hear when talking about resistance training with someone working on weight loss is, “I don’t want to get bulky.” Honestly, I completely understand where that fear comes from. Between social media, fitness influencers, years of conflicting information, and the pressure to look a certain way, it’s completely understandable why…

Why GLP-1s Are Changing Weight Loss Weight loss has never been about simply knowing what to do. For decades, the advice has remained remarkably consistent. Eat better, move more, exercise consistently, sleep well, and be patient. The challenge has never been a lack of information. Most people already know that vegetables are healthier than fast…

One of the first things many people notice after starting a GLP-1 is that they simply aren’t as hungry as they used to be. That’ll be the first symptom that’ll help with weight loss, but it can also make it easier to unintentionally eat less than your body actually needs. Most importantly I’m talking protein…

Top 3 Mistakes Athletes Make Heading into the Hockey Season The season is fast approaching! It’s always a crazy time as September hits, schedules will be changing and you need to know to prepare properly! That’s what will go through today to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes so many athletes make! Let’ make…

One of the most common concerns people have about taking GLP-1 drugs is fear whether they’ll lose muscle along with body fat. The short answer is it can happen, but it’s also a lot more in your control than you think. Weight loss often includes a combination of body fat, water, and lean tissue. Because…

If you’re considering taking a GLP-1 or have recently started one, you’ve probably heard people talking about how much weight they lost. While losing weight may be the goal, it’s important to remember that not all weight loss is the same. That number on the scale only tells you the total of how much weight…

Food should support your lifestyle, not control it. I think a lot of people end up making nutrition harder than it needs to be because they separate it from the rest of their lives. Meals become strict rules instead of something that helps them feel good, recover, perform, and enjoy life. The reality is that…

Why Logging Your Food Matters Perception vs. Reality One of the biggest challenges with nutrition is that most people don’t actually know what they’re eating. Ask someone about their diet and you’ll often hear the same responses: “I eat healthy”, “I don’t eat that much”, “I eat all the time and still can’t gain weight”,…

Top 3 Kettlebell Exercises to Add to Your Summer Training Program Kettlebells can be a great way to really amp up your summer off-season training program! Not only do they help increase strength but they allow for you to move with the weight. This helps improve weight transfer, leading to increased speed, power and overall…

Once the season is over it’s likely you’ll want to take a break and chill out after a long tough season. Although we do suggest two weeks off to let the body recoup and fully revamp, you don’t want to take too much time off as that can lead to poor off-season habits. We’ll show…