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Personal Trainer Techniques: How to Fix Bench Press Shoulder Pain

Showing you how to fix shoulder pain stemming from bad shoulder position while bench pressing: (1:00) Showing you how to improve the tissue quality on the back of your shoulder using a lacrosse ball. (2:00) Demonstrating exercises & stretches that will help improve your range of motion and internal rotation. Don’t let your bench press […]

Tricep & Bench Builders: The JM Press

Demonstrating the JM Press: a hybrid between a close grip bench press and a skull crusher. → Set up at a bench with a shoulder width grip or a bit narrower→ Un-rack the bar and lock it out over your shoulders, keep elbows in while lowering the bar towards the next / chin area and […]

Tri-Set for Muscle, Strength & Fat Loss – Upper Body Pressing

How to use tri-sets to smash muscles to get growth & strength development in one efficient circuit.  Pick Movements that hit similar muscle groups (shoulders, pecs &  triceps here with bench press, dips and triceps extensions) Start with the heavier movement (5-8 reps), move on to the mid range movement (8-12 reps) and finish with […]

Fit Meals: 15-Minute Korean Beef Bowl

Fit Meals: 15-Minute Korean Beef Bowl Why we think you’ll love this: →  Transform a pound of ground beef into one awesome & flavorful meal in just 15 minutes! → One quick, cheap and super easy recipe that will help you get your protein in when you’re rushed for time! Nutritional info per serving (4 Servings) Calories: 316 / Protein:  24 grams […]

Personal Trainer Techniques: Dumbbell Curl-Press Complex

Coach Matt demonstrates a curl-press complex: A great and effective way to smash your biceps, triceps and shoulders in one effective circuit. Here’s the blueprint: Curl to press (6-10 reps) Move on to presses (6-10 reps) Finish with curls (6-10 reps) This circuit allows you to move to a muscle group that is not as fatigued […]

Personal Trainer Techniques: Top 3 General Foam Rolling Movements

Demonstrating the top 3 foam rolling movements to get you ready for any workout! T-spine: Put the roller in the middle of your back, cross your elbows and move up and down on the roller while looking for any spots that feel tight and need to be rolled. Glutes & external rotators: sit on the […]

Personal Trainer Techniques: The Single Leg Deadlift

Coach Matt demonstrates the single leg deadlift using a barbell, it’s a great exercise to target and build your glutes!Single-leg deadlift how-to: Center the bar with the leg that is doing the work (the one that will stay grounded to the floor). Push your other leg behind you and reach back, keeping your back flat. […]

Fit Meals: Slow Cooker Chinese BBQ Pork Roast

Fit Meals: Slow Cooker Char Siu (aka Chinese BBQ) Pork Roast Why we love this recipe: →  A healthier option when you are craving Chinese take out, this BBQ pork roast is a delicious, stress-free meal that packs 21.6 g of protein for just 227 calories per serving! Nutritional info per serving (8 Servings. Serving size: 3 ounces pork […]