Devin Gray Fitness

02/06/2016

Pat Rigsby is raffling off a brand new Assault Air Bike! You can help me improve my chances of winning by entering - or you could win yourself.

PatRigsby.com has partnered with Perform Better to offer you a chance to win a Brand New Assault Air Bike valued at $999.00! All you need to do is provide your name and email and you will be entered to win the best bike on the market. Share with your fellow trainers and coaches and you will get more…

11/20/2015

If you came to this page looking for personal training in Franklin, MA, please go to Optimize Fitness and Performance. It's my personal training gym and was just named to Thumbtack's "Best of 2015" for personal trainers - the only gym in Franklin to win the award.

10/29/2015

How do you complement your running in the gym? What exercises have helped you run the best?

Exercise Science Friday: No, Running is Not the Same as Training Legs 2-3 times a week, I tell a well-meaning inquirer that “No, running is not the same as training your legs.” This art…

10/21/2015

This study suggests that exercising twice a week, even with light resistance, can benefit mental health in the elderly by slowing the progression of brain lesions. Very interesting focus of research.

A new experiment suggests that light resistance training a few times a week may also slow the age-related shrinking of some parts of our brains.

10/13/2015

Check out the new kettlebell classes that I'm teaching at Optimize Fitness and Performance!

At Optimize Fitness & Performance in Franklin, MA. Kettlebell workouts are fast, fun, and challenging while delivering incredible results. Classes M-F.

09/24/2015

Very, very cool study. Can't wait to get my hands on the full publication.

Eating non-starchy vegetables like soybeans, cauliflower and fruits like apples, pears and berries have shown better results in reducing weight over long term use, according to a research conducted by a team at Harvard University. The research team found that starchy vegetables like corn, potatoes a…

09/09/2015

My personal training gym is hosting an awesome workshop on motivation
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We are proud and excited to announce that Dr. Carol Perlman will be giving a workshop on motivation, goal setting, and most importantly, HOW to make changes on Thursday, September 24th at Optimize Fitness & Performance.
Space is limited.

We're asking $20 per attendee, although current clients may attend for free if they bring a friend with them.

Sign up here!: https://optimizefp.wufoo.com/…/motivation-workshop-with-dr…/

We are proud and excited to announce that Dr. Carol Perlman will be giving a workshop on motivation, goal setting, and most importantly, HOW to make changes on Thursday, September 24th at Optimize Fitness & Performance.

Space is limited. We're asking $20 per attendee, although current clients may attend for free if they bring a friend with them.

Sign up here!: https://optimizefp.wufoo.com/forms/motivation-workshop-with-dr-carol-perlman/

08/28/2015

There is a lot of golden information here, for everybody.

Paleo, juice cleanses, detox diets, calorie counting, low-carb and six pack-abs. Your clients ask a lot. Here’s how to answer their top 10 nutrition questions and concerns.

07/22/2015

I have a few new clients coming in that have been diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). As I'm looking up rehabilitation protocols to learn more about the injury, I'm reminded of why it's a terrible idea to do your own rehab.

If you're hurt, find a good therapist first. (It may take some time, unfortunately). A personal trainer or even strength & conditioning coach (like me) isn't trained in rehabilitation or the nitty gritty of scapular mechanics. Same goes for backs, knees, and hips.

I'm damn good at post-rehab. But I require all of my clients to have seen a PT or chiropractor for assessment & treatment before I begin post-rehab fitness training.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a complex and sometimes difficult condition to identify and treat. Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs with compromise of the nerves and blood vessels passing from the neck into the arm through a region known as the […]

07/21/2015

Here is the harsh truth about abs: it really is all about your nutrition. Doing hundreds of situps (or even abwheel rollouts) each day won't make you into Brad Pitt or Jessica Alba any faster.

I can perform damn near every abdominal exercise there is - levers, standing rollouts, l-sits, dragon flags, double kettlebell get ups, barbell rollouts, etc.

But if my nutrition is slacking, my abs look lousy. Too much pasta and I "lose an ab" (or two).

Train hard, train smart, eliminate sugar, limit (time) your starches, drink minimally, and it'll come. Eventually.

07/07/2015

In my humble opinion, most food trackers suck. This one doesn't. Detailed information on vitamins, minerals, fat profiles, fiber, hydration and sugars. Easy to use. And FREE. Like, really free. "So free that this isn't even an affiliate link" free.

I've been using it for a few weeks and it's been working like a champ.

A webapp for counting calories and tracking your diet and health metrics.

06/19/2015

When it comes to lifestyle change, I recommend taking it one step at a time. What's my current step? Remembering to take my multivitamin once a day and fish oil with 3 meals a day.

My inflammation levels had started to go up (so a few old injuries started to feel worse). It was the kick in the ass that I needed to get back to supplementing with Omega 3 since I don't get enough in my diet.