Tag: health

  • Buttwink – Assessing Stability

    Addressing the ‘butt wink’ with your clients🤔 This tends to be one of the tougher problems to solve in a clients squat. Why? Not just because there can be a variety of answers client to client, but often… clients can have a really strong or heavy weighted squat with a butt wink and report no…

  • The Power of Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) in Fat Loss and Better Health

    When most people think about losing fat, their minds usually go straight to hitting the gym or going on a strict diet. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that’s just as important and often overlooked: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, or NEAT for short. NEAT covers all the little ways you burn calories throughout the day…

  • Why Motivation is Fleeting and How Good Habits Can Keep You on Track

    We all know that feeling of being super pumped to start something new, whether it’s hitting the gym, learning a new skill, or tackling a big project. But let’s be real: motivation doesn’t always stick around. One day you’re on top of the world, and the next, you can’t even muster the energy to get…

  • Embracing the Ups and Downs of Gym Progress

    Starting out at the gym often comes with high hopes for continuous improvement. Yet, anyone who’s spent time lifting weights or running on treadmills knows the journey isn’t always a smooth, upward climb. Understanding why progress in the gym isn’t linear can help ease frustration and set realistic expectations for achieving your fitness goals. Progress…

  • Optimizing Your Workout: Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition Tips for Resistance Training

    Nutrition plays a crucial role in maximizing your workouts and recovery in resistance training at Iron Legion. Whether you’re focused on gaining muscle, getting stronger, or boosting endurance, what you eat before and after exercising can make a big difference. Here’s a practical guide to fueling your workouts and supporting your body’s recovery: Pre-Workout Nutrition:…