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How important are compound lifts to your workout routine? 🤔First of all for those of you who don’t know, a compound lift...
09/30/2021

How important are compound lifts to your workout routine? 🤔
First of all for those of you who don’t know, a compound lift is when more than one muscle group is firing at one time. So you are using more muscles in that moment to complete the movement rather than doing isolated exercises which only utilize one muscle group.
Incorporating compound lifts into your workout routine will ensure that you are going to be building more muscle at one time which essentially burns more calories over a shorter period of time.
Why do we want to be building more muscle? 🤔
When we have more muscle on our body our metabolism rises. Because muscle is active tissue, it’s living flesh which requires energy a.k.a. calories. The more muscle we have on our body the more calories we’re going to be burning throughout the day.
When our metabolism rises it will make your body more efficient at burning calories. And essentially will make you a fat burning machine! 💪🔥
Not only do you compound lifts build more muscle in one movement they also build more overall strength in the body which is essential for living a long, healthy and happy life! 🙌
Compound lifts don’t have to be done with just the barbell you can do them with any piece of equipment like kettlebells and dumbbells.
In order to ensure you are building more strength and muscle over time you will have to eventually move to the barbell so you can add the correct amount of weight needed to progress you further in your training.
If you are needing help with programming a workout that will be the best for your body and get you to the goals you have faster here at we provide custom programming and meal plans specifically made for you and your body to get you to the goals you are wanting and keep the results get!
DM or email to set up a consultation!

09/29/2021

‼️WORKOUT WEDNESDAY‼️
Lower body exercise coming at you! This is the B-Stance Deadlift or also called the Kickstand Deadlift.
This exercise when done right targets your hamstrings, glutes, lats and upper back.
Points to remember when doing this exercise:
- non working leg is on the toes slightly offset of you and barely any pressure on it
- keep your chest out
- tighten core
- push your hips back
- bring your upper body down bend at your hips(think as if you’re bowing to someone)
- weight goes onto your heel
- keep dumbbell tight to body only come down to middle of shin with dumbbell
- drive up through your heel and as soon as your hand passes your knee push your hips forward
This is a great way to learn the single leg deadlift form without feeling like you’re going to fall over. I always say get the form first and then you can start to add more weight and make the movement more complex.
Try this out if you are wanting a crazy glute burn! If you have any other form questions shoot me a DM I’d be happy to help! 😊

Client Testimonial coming in hot! 🔥Thank you so much for your amazing and kind words! 🥰-If you are wanting to make a ch...
09/24/2021

Client Testimonial coming in hot! 🔥
Thank you so much for your amazing and kind words! 🥰
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If you are wanting to make a change in your life for the better but like Paige didn’t know where to start then contact for training details and we’ll get you on the right path to achieving your goals! 🙌
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Trying to change your body is hard enough. The journey to our ideal self is never a straight line. There’s ups, downs, l...
08/05/2021

Trying to change your body is hard enough. The journey to our ideal self is never a straight line. There’s ups, downs, lefts, right and forward and back but eventually you will get there if you stay the course and trust the process.

Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! And it also means you don’t have to do it ALONE!

Fitness should be fun! We should enjoy what we’re doing because then we’ll be more inclined to do it! And I think lately the fitness industry has neglected the importance of community and support.

Having a workout buddy or an accountability partner can be just as important as anything else during your journey. Even if you think you don’t need someone there working out with you there so much value in having someone hold you accountable and you them!

Not only does it light a fire under your ass to get your workout done since your buddy will be doing theirs and asking YOU about how yours went later but it also provides you with a sense of connection with that person.

Both of you suffering, going through a journey together. You guys may not be on the same path but the paths are right next to each other and you’re both there lifting each other up, supporting the other when times get hard mentally and physically.

I highly suggest getting an accountability partner at the least. Someone who is just as willing to support you as you are for them. Even if you don’t think you need it there will be days you don’t want to do it and stay home where it’s safe and warm but then your buddy says NA AH!! Get your ass to the gym! LOL 😝

So here’s to all the workout buddies out there supporting each other and spreading positive energy because that just might be the very thing that pushes you to go that day when you didn’t want to.

Life’s a journey and we’re all in this together, why not have fun with others while here!

TAG 🙋‍♀️ your workout buddy below show them some love with this post! 💕

08/04/2021

💪💪WORKOUT WEDNESDAY💪💪
To all my ladies out there trying to work on your pull ups THIS is a great way to GAIN STRENGTH and BUILD CONFIDENCE around pull ups which I know so many of you gals want to be able to do!

The band assisted pull up is a nice way to train yourself to get used to holding your body weight and gripping. The use of the band allows you to work on form and technique WITHOUT feeling like you could only do one and that’s it 😅

You can use different strength bands and slowly reduce the amount of resistance of the band the stronger, more confident and correct form you get.

TIP! Tip for this one: hands shoulder width apart, thumb under the bar clamp it on your fingers and DO NOT let your shoulders round forward as you come up. Keep your chest up high and try and get up all the way like that.

Good luck to all who try this! Comment below what you do to work on your pull ups! 🤔💪
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07/30/2021

🚨 CLIENT SPOTLIGHT 🚨
Here we have crushing 235lbs sumo deadlift! Nice work Rose! 🌹


For personal training inquiries please Email 📧 or DM! Let’s get you crushing your goals just like Rose! 💪
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07/28/2021

💪💪WORKOUT WEDNESDAY💪💪
Here we have client Holly Waterpolo player demonstrating the TRX Split Dumbbell Deadlift!

If you want your whole ass to burn then give this a try next leg day! This will challenge your stability, balance and strength! 🙌

Tag your workout buddy and challenge them with this exercise 😜 a little friendly competition never hurt anyone!
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🚨CLIENT SPOTLIGHT🚨Client and I summiting her first hike of the season! There was A LOT more snow than we expected but w...
07/15/2021

🚨CLIENT SPOTLIGHT🚨

Client and I summiting her first hike of the season! There was A LOT more snow than we expected but we trudged on through and made it to the top!

5.5 hours later and I’m so proud of her! Great job Paige! And in new hiking boots too! 🙌💕
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07/14/2021

💪💪WORKOUT WEDNESDAY💪💪
Here we have the Dumbbell Goblet Lateral Lunge!

If you’re looking to build your legs and work on your agility then this is the exercise for you!

Start feet together abs tight and hold dumbbell against chest. Step out to the side with one leg and sit back into your hip with your weight on your heal. Lean forward at the hips keeping your neck and head neutral then push back up through your heal not your toes! Making sure your knee doesn’t go forward rather your butt goes back. Think like a speed skater!

Send this to your workout buddy and challenge them! 💪
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