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Introduction Choosing the right gym in Willowbrook isn’t always easy. Two names that often come up are CFX and Hustle Fitness. While both offer excellent...
Why Choose a Personal Training Studio? If you’re looking to get in shape, stay motivated, and achieve lasting results, joining a personal training studio can...
How Corporate Fitness Programs Can Help Reduce Employee Turnover Investing in employee wellness is one of the most effective ways to improve retention, boost morale,...
In today’s competitive business environment, organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve productivity and retain top talent. One proven strategy is the implementation of corporate...
Why the Curl Press Is One of the Best Functional Strength Exercises The curl press is much more than a traditional arm exercise. By combining...
Your fitness journey should be about far more than changing how you look—it should also help you appreciate everything your body is capable of doing....
When most people think about core training, they picture crunches, sit-ups, or planks. While these exercises have their place, one of the most overlooked ways...
Alright, let’s talk about something that’s going to take your fitness game up a notch—single-leg exercises! I’m not talking about tightrope walking at the circus...
Choosing the right personal trainer can make all the difference in your fitness journey. While it’s natural to be drawn toward a trainer who looks...
From carrying groceries and playing sports to working at a desk, your shoulders are involved in nearly everything you do. Neglecting these important muscles can...
Unlocking the Secrets to a Better Pushup Pushups are one of the most effective upper-body exercises for building strength and muscular endurance. While there are...
When it comes to fitness and strength training, most people focus on the muscles they see in the mirror—such as the chest, biceps, and abs....
When we mention Metabolic Resistance Training or Metabolic Strength Training, we’re talking about the powerful combination of strength training and metabolic conditioning—a proven approach that...
Have you heard of the Inverted Row, also known as the TRX Row? If not, you’re missing one of the most effective exercises for building...
Choosing the right gym can make a huge difference in your long-term fitness success. Before signing up, consider these three important factors. Convenience Choose a...
Unpopular opinion: Exercise isn’t just about losing weight. As a personal trainer and gym owner for over 20 years, I’ve found that weight loss is...
First, let’s define a diet as a rigid and restrictive nutrition plan that makes you feel miserable. Sustainable nutrition shouldn’t make you feel like you’re...
Sitting at your desk for long periods can lead to muscle tension, stiffness, poor posture, and reduced energy. Taking a few minutes to stretch throughout...
Detoxing has become a popular topic in health and wellness because it encourages healthier habits that support your body’s natural processes. If you’re considering a...
Loving your body can be a challenge, especially in a world where there are constant messages telling us that our bodies are not good enough....
These 7 Key Concepts Will Make Your New Year Year’s Resolution Stick As a personal trainer and health coach for the past 20 years, I’ve...
Here are the top five ways to get cardio while strength training. Don’t forget, they’re also great ways to burn fat and maintain muscle tone.
A new member at Hustle Fitness came to me asking several questions about our training programs and what she needed to do to get results....
We love to work with people who have plateaued! At Hustle Fitness, we train all sorts of different individuals: Moms and dads struggling to find...
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your current fitness routine? Here are three tips you can do right now to get you over that...
In order to move forward and start living the life you deserve, you have to let go of the actions and mindsets that hold you...
Tell me about the best day you’ve had at work. Was it a pretty easy day or were you challenged? Did you solve some sort...
I hear it all the time: “I just get bored doing the same thing so I like to mix it up.” I understand that, I...
Whether a fitness coach, professional or at a high school, all great coaches have these things in common: 1. Teachers First First and foremost, a...
My wife and I went to Las Vegas for the wedding of two Hustle members, Beth and Eric (congratulations!!!). We had a blast celebrating the...
Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher Jakubiak. Thanks for sharing your story with us Christopher. So, let’s start at the beginning and we...
While cleaning the gym the other day I noticed something. There are a few old slam balls that have cracked open over the last couple...
The Traveler’s Gift, by Andy Andrews, tells of seven decisions that one must make in order to be successful. No matter your definition of success,...
Where does confidence come from? More importantly, from where do you gain your confidence? To be successful in any endeavor it takes confidence in yourself...
With February coming to a close you are probably noticing fewer people at the gym. I’ve worked in the industry for over fifteen years, been...
I recently had a conversation with a member about her progress at the gym. Her goal was to lose weight, which she was, but not...
How many of you have had a hard time kicking a bad habit? Have you wondered why it is so difficult for you to change?...
Have you seen the movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray? In the movie Murray plays an arrogant TV weatherman who is assigned to cover the...
If A Date With Ryan Gosling Is Your #1 priority…. Have you ever cancelled an appointment with someone? Why did you do it? What was...
Have a daily Mobility practice. Set an alarm on your phone to stretch or do mobility work for 1-2 min every 2-3 hrs while at...
My mentor, Cabel McElderry (owner of multiple gyms, keynote speaker, and business and marketing consultant who trained with the Canadian bobsled team), recently sent me...
Let me preface this by saying that although I am a trainer and a fitness coach, I still work with a fitness coach on my...
Maybe you are thinking of hiring a coach or mentor right now. Maybe you are unsure if you are ready. Maybe you wonder whether or...
The first step in accomplishing any fitness goal or any goal, for that matter, is to get in the right frame of mind; believing you...
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill I recently watched Shark Week on...
How many times have you started something and not seen it thru till the end? How many times have you regretted your decision? Have you...
Over five years ago, when I opened Hustle Fitness, I was doing mostly one-on-one training. I quickly made the switch to semi-private training sessions (4-1...
Here it is—the thaw! The warmer weather brings many exciting things: summer concerts, beer gardens, outdoor brunch spots, and the start of race season. If...
It is important to have a clear, specific, measurable goal. For example, a clear goal could be: I will lose 15 pounds in the next...
Be the Best YOU that You Can BE I had two goals in mind when writing this blog. First, I wanted to dispel the myth/idealized...
You’ve probably heard the term ‘muscle confusion’ tossed around by trainers. Some trainers are of the school of thought that routine is the enemy and...
Give positive feedback when it is deserved. Celebrate your successes and learn from your mistakes. View criticism as a compliment that someone takes interest in...
A personal training studio is a more intimate setting for working out with a personal trainer or small group of individuals in group fitness classes....
A while back, out on a hike with a friend, I was thinking of all of you in the studio. My buddy lives at the...
Here are my top 5 ways to get the most out of your gym membership. I hope this helps motivate you to get in the...
One of the most important habits you can establish is to start drinking water on a regular basis. Whether your goal is to run a...
It can be a huge challenge to stay fit and active while traveling. As a personal trainer, I work with members to help build routines...
Kettlebells are one of the most popular tools in fitness today. If you want to learn more about how to use them effectively, sign up...
This post zeros in on focus. The word gets tossed around so much in gyms that it’s almost become a cliché, but focus is the...
A few weeks ago, I ran into a friend at a bar. This particular friend had trained at my studio for a very, very brief...
This is the simplest way I have come up with for making Chili. ‘Nuff said! Ingredients 27oz Ground Turkey 16oz Ground Beef 1 Tbs Coconut...
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an argument not really sure how things turned so quickly and not sure how it started?...
I have always been an athlete, but I’ve never enjoyed working out. It was always a pain- something I did because I had to. But,...
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Many have taken...
With the New Year approaching, you or someone you know will probably be starting some sort of “new diet” or trying to control their nutrition...
The days between Halloween and New Years Day are when people report the most weight gain throughout the year. It can be hard to avoid...
I’ve been with HF since it opened in 2011. However, I became goal-oriented about my workouts starting in May 2013. Prior to that, I was...
1. The Narcissist The only thing this guy likes more than hearing himself talk is looking at himself in the mirror. The phrase “never met...
There are a variety of reasons someone may want to join a gym and/or work with a personal trainer. Each person may have several reasons...
I’ve been personal training and coaching athletes for over 10 years now. One of the most difficult parts of my job is eliciting the small...
1. Locking someone into a yearly contract for a cheap rate and banking on them not showing up. A lot of the big gyms will...
I am most proud of my guns! I’ve always wanted to have definition in my arms, and sometimes I’ll look at my arms when...
I had a friend recently come to me with a few nutrition questions. She was starting a new nutrition plan and wanted some advice on...
Improving your your personal best at any distance may not be an issue of running more frequently, but rather taking the time to improve strength...
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): What You Need to Know High-Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, has been used for many years. As with many fitness trends,...
In this contemporary era, the fitness industry is flourishing as more and more people seek fun and effective exercises that will help them slim down...
It is pretty common knowledge that there are countless positive benefits gained from regular physical activity. For the busy professional trying to maintain a proper...
Over the last few years kettlebell training has grown in popularity. This is partly responsible due to the public affirmation by several celebrity trainers confirming...
Staying fit is something that should be a priority in everyone’s life. Many believe that private personal training provides the ultimate approach to personal fitness....
If you are reading this article it is safe to say you are already contemplating hiring a personal trainer or purchasing some sort of fitness...
There are a number of reasons we chose to work out each day “I work out to look better in my clothes.” “It helps...
To some people, it can be awkward to do almost anything when you are surrounded by a room full of strangers. When you combine that...
I have been a personal fitness trainer since 2005. I can’t begin to count the number of times someone in the gym has asked me,...