That was a question I recently got from a student – about ‘Kettlebell Strong Program”’ – a classic double kettlebell training program . He was shocked that Day 1 only took him 10 minutes. He also stated that it was still challenging, especially the last set. The truth is, your workout length is dependent on: …
Question: “How long should workouts last?” (Probably not what you think) Read More »
One of the things I believe strongly about strength training is this: More isn’t always better. More reps. More sets. More weight. More fatigue. More sweat. None of those automatically mean you had a better training session. In fact, sometimes the best thing you can do is stop the set before everything starts falling apart. …
Mastering Strength Training: Prioritizing Quality over Quantity Read More »
WHY PERSONAL TRAINING? Adaptive Strength serves a range of private clients with a wide variety of motivations for joining our Adaptive Strength community. Some reasons are straight forward, like losing weight and getting fit, while others are returning from injury or seeking to accomplish personal and professional goals. No matter your goal, your Adaptive Strength …
Navigating the Fitness Coaching Landscape: The Cost of Coaching Whether you’re a novice looking to kickstart your fitness journey or a seasoned gym-goer aiming to break plateaus, understanding the various coaching options available is crucial. With the rise of diverse fitness models, from 24/7 gyms to one-on-one personal training, choosing the right path to achieve …
Navigating the Fitness Coaching Landscape: The Cost of Coaching Read More »
Eat Protein with Every Meal Last month we made a very simple nutritional goal of getting hydrated each and every day. And for good reason – we all know the benefits or drinking enough water! (Especially those of us who might have been slacking previously…☺) This month we’re going to focus on what I consider …
Picture this: you’re rushing through your morning routine, hastily gulping down your coffee, barely tasting it. It’s a ritual you’ve done countless times. But have you ever stopped to think that each hurried sip is reinforcing a habit? That each rushed morning is a choice to live life in a constant state of hurry? It’s …
I remember a conversation I had with a client, Sarah, who was shocked by the extra 10kg she had gained over the years. Like many, she didn’t notice the weight creeping up until one day, her favorite jeans refused to button up. This moment echoes a common story in the realm of fitness – gradual …
The Truth About Losing 10kg: A Sustainable Approach Read More »
When I was just 21 years old, life threw a curveball at me. I found myself in a hospital bed, recovering from surgery to remove a tumor above my left knee and a bursa from the same knee. The recovery was long, slow and painful. Six months later and I was still questioning every step …
From Recovery to Performance: Your Journey with Adaptive Strength Read More »
Have you ever felt a twinge in your lower back during a workout, or winced as a sharp pain reminded you of an old injury? It’s easy to overlook these discomforts until they become roadblocks to our active lifestyles. That’s why we’ve developed our Rehab & Fitness Program, a targeted approach to not only alleviate …
Transforming Pain into Power with Our Rehab & Fitness Program Read More »
I remember the first time I stepped into a traditional gym, the overwhelming array of machines, the pounding music, and the focus on body building and individual muscles. It was a world of fitness that seemed disconnected from how our bodies naturally move and function. That experience sparked a realization and eventually led to the …
Changing The Fitness Landscape: Merging Recovery With Performance Read More »
