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Michmasterflexx

Certified Personal Trainer,
strength training, weight lifting.

10/30/2026

Show up and use it 🙌🏽

10/30/2026

🗣️ The biggest change isn’t in the mirror. It’s when you stop asking, “Shall I go?” and start asking, “What am I training?” 💪😎⤵️

10/25/2026

Free Weights vs. Weight Machines: Which Is Right for You?

Both are great tools. The best choice depends on YOUR goals. Here's the breakdown:

FREE WEIGHTS (barbells, dumbbells)
Pros:
• Affordable and great for a home gym
• Super versatile, so you can train any muscle group
• Build more power
• Efficient for strength, muscle size, fat loss, and body composition
• Mimic real-life and sports movements
• Work the smaller stabilizer muscles too

Watch out for:
• Changing weights takes time, and loose plates can slide off
• You need more space
• Harder to isolate one specific muscle

WEIGHT MACHINES
Pros:
• Great for isolating specific muscles
• Space-efficient in busy gyms
• Quick and easy to change the resistance
• Often safer and more beginner-friendly with a proper intro

Watch out for:
• Movements feel less natural
• Fewer stabilizer muscles get worked
• Limited adjustments, so they can be a poor fit for shorter or taller people
• Repetitive motions can lead to overuse injuries
• You need multiple machines for a full-body workout
• Expensive, even for gyms
• Not ideal for explosive, power-style training

The bottom line: You don't have to pick just one! The best programs mix both to add variety, keep progressing, change up intensity, and stay out of a workout rut.

-Information straight from ISSA training book

10/25/2026

This is in my ISSA book as well. I found a good short video of how to do Valsalva Maneuver breathing technique while doing heavy lifts. Give it a shot if you don't do it already!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19k23bj9d4/

10/24/2026

Free ebook alert. 📘

I put together a Strength Training Starter Guide with everything I wish someone had told me when I started. No fluff, no gym jargon.

Inside you'll learn:
-How lifting builds muscle and raises your resting burn
-What it does for your heart, bones, and blood sugar
-Why it helps with energy, stress, and mood
-A simple full-body plan for your first week

You don't need hours in the gym. You need a plan and the guts to show up.

Want a copy? Comment "GUIDE" or message me and I'll send it over.

And if you want help building a plan around your goals, I'm offering free consults too.

05/24/2026

Sundays are my "rest" days. Which requires technically, lighter workouts then I usually do.

I'm at the gym 7 days a week. Every day is different for which part of my body i focus on

As my work rotation is landing on Sundays for a bit, yoga is not an option today as I always do hot yoga as well every sunday.

So today is running, a bit of core and focusing on upper body strength training.

Also ride my bike to work!

03/20/2026

I used to do red light therapy at Fabutan for years, but honestly…I always had mixed feelings about whether it was actually worth the $80/month membership. Especially when you can just buy your own device and use it at home.

The one I ordered online feels way stronger than the beds at Fabutan — like, it’s actually red and not that faint glow they call “therapy.”

So now I’ve got my little setup in the bathtub, I do my 30 minutes for anti‑aging, and honestly? It works really well.

And yes… the last photo is my dog staring at me like I’ve completely lost it.

If you’ve never heard of red light therapy, give it a Google — it’s pretty cool stuff. And if you’ve been thinking about getting a device for home, I genuinely think it’s a great investment.

03/20/2026

🌿 Peppermint — soothes digestion, eases bloating, calms the mind, and that cooling menthol? It melts the stress of the day right away.

💜 Butterfly Pea — packed with antioxidants, supports brain health, reduces inflammation, and turns the most magical shade of blue-purple in your cup.

Together they're my wind-down signal to my body: we're done for the day. No phone, no noise — just these two and a quiet moment for me.

What's your nighttime ritual? 👇

03/12/2026

🔥 Why Step‑Ups Are a Game‑Changer (and Why I Use the Smith Machine)

Step‑ups are one of the most underrated lower‑body movements, but they deliver serious results. They build functional strength, improve balance, and target the glutes, quads, and hamstrings in a way that mimics real life—think climbing stairs, hiking, or powering through your day with more stability and confidence. They’re also incredibly joint‑friendly, making them a great option for anyone wanting strength without strain.

I choose the Smith machine for step‑ups because it gives you the best of both worlds: freedom of movement and controlled stability. The guided bar path lets you focus on driving through your working leg without worrying about balance stealing your strength. That means better muscle activation, safer progression, and the ability to load the movement with intention. It’s especially powerful for isolating the glutes and quads while keeping your form clean and consistent.

In short: step‑ups build real‑world strength, and the Smith machine helps you perform them with precision, power, and confidence

Address

7727 Gaetz Avenue Unit #17
Red Deer, AB

Website

https://linktr.ee/kruhlakmichelle, https://calendly.com/michmasterflex/30min, https://michellek.issacertifiedtrainer.com

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