BP Healthxfitness

09/17/2024

I’m proud to announce that I’ve completed a full week of personal training movement center. This next chapter of the business is so exciting and I can’t wait to share more with you moving forward. Grateful for all the people that helped me get here and continue to support me. Cheers to more health and fitness gains 💪

05/11/2024

How to modify the same meal for your nutrition goals 🍽️
For this meal I added cubed sweet potatoes and balsamic glaze. This gave me an additional 32g of carbs. Protein and fats I often keep constant. I use the lower energy omelette for lighter training days (easy bike/swim). I use the higher energy omelette for high intensity or long duration workouts as well as double workout days. You can keep the same meals in rotation but adapt them to the day based off your goals!

05/03/2024

Grateful, honored and blessed to be here! Link to Kyle’s story in the comments 💪

Building back strength after you’ve endured a spinal cord or brain injury is hard. And it’s probably hard—at least, the mental part of it—for the personal trainer who is working at your side. That’s what Duluth personal trainer Blake Peters has realized. Peters has a degree in exercise

12/29/2023

Huge thank you for all of the support this year! I could not have done it without such amazing clients. I started a lot of new clients, potentially more than any other year since I started personal training in 2016. What I’m most proud of is starting an adaptive yoga class for my clients that have brain or spinal cord injuries. Through 2023 we completed 34 sessions. We adapted, challenged ourselves and most of all had fun! Cheers to another year of health and fitness ❤️💪🧘‍♂️

11/21/2023

07/03/2023

A few tricks I’ve used to feel full or reduce hunger during dieting!
1)Gum and Mints: usually after a meal I will have something mint or fruity if you prefer that type of gum or mint. This helps give you something to taste or chew on when you are reducing calorie intake. Yes there is probably some sugar calories but minimal compared to what you might be consuming at a regular meal.
2)sparkling water: again after a meal I’ve been liking something to take my mind off not being full. For me the carbonation provides a full feeling that I would have gotten with a bigger meal.
3)zero calorie beverages: during the day to fill a snack. This vitamin water has been my go to. Sure there’s artificial sweeteners but what I like about vitamin water is getting some additional vitamins in while being in a caloric deficit.

06/19/2023

A special shout out to Sedric Ahlers for crushing the 5K goal of 60 minutes that we set during training. We finished in 54:18 in the William A Irvin 5K!! I am so lucky to be his trainer but also his guide for the race. Next goal 10K🏃‍♂️

06/03/2023

At 15 years old, Blake Peters knew what he wanted to do in life: personal training. But he could not have anticipated the meaningful niche he would find within the field.

The exercise science alum started BP Healthxfitness using his education and experiences to develop specialized personal training, primarily working with clients who have brain and spinal cord injuries.

“I would say that 75 percent of my work is with special populations … they chose me, is how I think of it," he says. "I didn’t have any idea it was coming my way, but I’m glad it happened this way. It’s made it all the more special.” https://cehsp.d.umn.edu/articles/blake-peters

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05/30/2023

What is eating lean?
This is an example of a lean lunch I’ve been having most days. Lean refers to something low in fat and starchy carbs while being high in protein. The goal is to focus on healthy fats (avocado, nuts and certain cheeses). For carbs fresh fruits and veggies while minimizing starchy carbs. Lastly a high protein content (20 grams or more). Side note you don’t need to have 7 ounces of chicken, that is a personal portion for me to hit my protein goal of 200g per day.

05/14/2023

What is the difference between bulking and cutting?
Cutting pictured first. Refers to cutting or reducing overall calories from your nutrition to lose weight. The main difference in the 2 pictures is that there are no starchy carbs. Avocado and peanut butter though different fats are still there. Protein source as kielbasa also still there with the difference being slightly leaner turkey to beef. Additionally portion size is usually reduced in a cut.
Bulking refers to adding high calorie foods and/or larger portions to produce a caloric surplus for weight gain. Generally starchy carbs and fats are increased as they pack a higher amount of calories. I’ll also add extra honey or dried fruits in too. This is not to be confused with a “dirty bulk” where high calorie junk foods are used to gain weight.

05/04/2023

In January I started doing an adaptive yoga class once per week. Last week marked 10 classes! Group fitness is something I’ve been in and out of since I started personal training. I had no idea this would be an offering I could have. It has been so rewarding doing this class and developing it so it can grow into the future. I’m very thankful for my guys putting me up to this task 🧘‍♂️