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06/21/2023

A little midweek check in: how’s everyone feeling? How are the weights? How’s the meal planning going?

06/19/2023

Hey gang!

How’s this week shaping up for y’all? What are your intentions for this week and what do you need from the group?

06/19/2023

Lifting heavy weights regularly is one of the best things you can do for your health and fitness. Whether you're looking to get stronger, improve your aesthetics, or simple increase your ability to do more with your life, lifting weights is an express ticket to the goal.

However, if you're just worried about lifting heavy weight and not thinking of the movement at all you could be in for a rude awakening. Check out this 3-minute read for five reasons you should put focus on your technique.

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06/12/2023

Performance nutrition is something you may hear a lot about. There are a lot of factors that CAN go into performance nutrition, but it doesn't have be an overly complex issue. In fact, it really isn't complicated at all!

In this blog I give you five easy tips to help move the performance needle.

Check out the link in the bio for this 3-minute read.

Nutrition can seem like an overwhelming burden, especially if you're trying to improve your performance. While there plenty of nuance to the topic, here are five big tips to pushing the needle.

06/05/2023

Summer is a great season for food. Barbecues, picnics, block parties...not to mention all the holidays and weddings you'll find yourself at. While the guiding principle of any nutrition strategy is "Don't Be Weird", the pendulum swings both ways. If you’re wanting to stay un-weird between these special occasions, your biggest ally will be a well thought out plan. And that starts in the kitchen with some good old meal prep.

In this blog I give you six simple tips to start preparing your meals ahead of time without getting too weird.

Check out the link in the bio for this 3-minute read.

If you're wanting to get serious about your nutrition, one of the first steps is to meal prep. But, if you're new to cooking your week's meals ahead of time this can be a daunting task. But the reality is, a few small steps can set you up for success in the kitchen.

05/29/2023

Are you wanting to get started on your fitness journey but don't know where to start? Have you been working out for a while but getting bored? Have you reached a plateau in your improvement?

If any of these sound familiar, you may be missing a critical component of your progress. Hiring a personal trainer is like hiring a guide as you climb Mount Everest. You know what you need to do: get to the top of the mountain. But how do you do that? Are you doing something that could be better? What if you lose interest halfway up the mountain? That's where a personal trainer comes into play!

Check out this 3-minute read for 6 reasons why you need a personal trainer!

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05/22/2023

It's that time of year again! Whether you've signed up for your annual road race or just getting the itch to hit the pavement, it's running season. While running is an excellent form of exercise with the added benefit of getting outside, there are some special considerations to take in. Namely, running pain-free. And nothing can stop that faster than shin splints!

Check out this 3-minute read for 4 tips to avoid the painful condition and keep you on track through the summer!

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05/17/2023

When it comes to weight loss, you need to be in a caloric deficit. But what if I told you that you could increase that deficit by eating more food? Well, that may just be the case with these five foods!

Check out today's post for five foods that research supports may lead to a higher metabolism!

05/15/2023

If weight loss is your goal, it comes down to being in a caloric deficit. There are a few ways you can accomplish this, but what if I told you that one way would be to...eat food. That's right, eating food can actually boost the amount of calories you burn.

Check out this 3-minute read for 5 foods that have been shown to increase metabolism.

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05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there who are holding it down in the gym!

You’re changing the lives of everyone around you every day and one day isn’t long enough to celebrate that. You’re an inspiration to us all, but especially to those littles that look at all that you’re capable of!

05/12/2023

The first step to achieving any goal is identifying your "why". And the deeper you can go with that, the better. That's why I suggest the "5 Whys" exercise. But know why isn't enough. Understanding the "how" of it all will allow you to lay the foundation for your path to success.

In this week's video, I discuss the 5 Hows exercise and how you can apply it to any goal you might have. I've also created a free blueprint for you to fill out. Check out the full video on the Skutnik Performance YouTube channel to get the link to your free download.

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