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There is SO much noise in the fitness/wellness/diet space, so let's look at some real, actionable (easy-ish) steps to inch us closer to feeling better in our bodies.

Meaningful diet and lifestyle adjustments for better fitness — Weird Trainer Friend There are so many diets and wellness trends that exist in the world—learning how to pick the ones that are right for your goals can be like trying to pull a specific needle out of a stack of other needles: painful and impossible.

What's a SMART goal? And why should be using this method to set your fitness goals?

Should You be Setting SMART Goals? — Weird Trainer Friend To answer my own title question up top - yes, you should absolutely be setting SMART goals. Let’s discuss why.

"Get stronger" is a great goal, but getting a little more granular can help move the needle faster.

3 Easy Steps to Set Your Fitness Goals — Weird Trainer Friend Setting fitness goals may be simple, but I wouldn’t call it easy. When we’re setting fitness goals, we need to really dig into our “why.”

Do you prefer to eat before or after your workout?

Should You Eat Before or After Your Workout? — Weird Trainer Friend I'm going to be super annoying here and say…. it depends. 🙄 I’ve intentionally written a broad title, but we’re going to go over pre-workout meals, post-workout meals, and nutrient timing as a concept..

With so many different protein powders on the market, how do you pick the best one?!

Picking a Protein Powder — Weird Trainer Friend it can’t hurt to boost your protein intake a little. That said, the market is absolutely saturated with protein powders and bars—what’s good and what’s crap?!

Are you getting enough protein? 👀

Should I Supplement With Protein Powder? — Weird Trainer Friend While I would encourage you to read on, the short answer up top is: probably, but it depends.

There are FAR more than seven exercises you can integrate into your workout routine, but these are the fundamentals.

The 7 Most Important Exercises — Weird Trainer Friend Even as a fitness professional, sometimes its hard to narrow down the selection. Let’s look at the seven most important exercises to integrate into your workout routine.

We hear the term "resistance training" all the time, but what does it even mean?

What is Resistance Training? — Weird Trainer Friend What is resistance training? Are resistance training and strength training the same thing? What are some good resistance training exercises? Let’s get you some answers.

Putting a little thought behind picking the right trainer for you can make a huge difference in your experience and outcomes!

Picking a Personal Trainer — Weird Trainer Friend Picking a personal trainer can feel like a daunting task. Let’s talk about a few things to consider when you’re vetting protentional personal trainers!