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 the work you are doing, but always learn from these criticisms. Change your mindset to view criticism as a necessity to success and be grateful for every step in your […]
What is a Personal Training Studio, and How Can it Benefit Me?
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. While everyone knows what a gym is, that does not mean that working out at the gym is right for everyone. People grow tired of the same gym setting year […]
Climbing the Mountain One Step at a Time
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 base of this ski hill called “Highlands.” It was my second day here, and we decided to take a hike up this hill and “take on” the mountain. I like […]
Top 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Gym Membership
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 gym and accomplish the goal you are working toward. 1. Show up Some of you are probably saying “DUH! HELLO! Of course I know I need to show up!” But […]
5 Refreshing Reasons to Drink More Water
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 marathon or to lose 30 lbs, drinking more water is a key habit you can develop to improve your health and get closer to your goals. Water plays a part […]
3 Tips to Stay Healthy and Fit on the Road
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 to ensure success in the gym and on the scale. Travelers such as consultants, sales persons, and flight attendants (truck drivers, although I don’t get many of these in my […]
Get More From Your Kettlebell Workouts with Hustle Fitness
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 for the Hustle Fitness Kettlebell Workshop on Sunday June 7th. From 10am-Noon, owner/trainer Joshua Douglas will be teaching techniques for effective and efficient kettlebell training. Learning these techniques will […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Focus During Your Workout
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 most important tool you can apply to your workout routine. Focus and attention to detail during a workout is the key to getting better and making long term progress. The […]
Why goals fail, and how you can ride an elephant to success.
A few weeks ago I ran into a friend at a bar here in Chicago. This particular friend had for a very, very, brief time trained at my studio. She joined last summer, came inconsistently for about 2-3 weeks and then told me she didn’t have the time to commit to working out and couldn’t […]
Healthy Chili for the Busy Professional
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 Oil *using pre-cooked ground meat saves even more time! 1-2 Cups Chicken Stock (based on preference of thickness) 1 Packet chili seasoning or taco seasoning 16oz-32oz Salsa or… …1-2 Cans […]