Happy Turkey Day everyone! Thought I would share a quick video of some immediately actionable tips you can do to not gain too much weight this holiday season ;/) Enjoy! HOLIDAY FITNESS TIPS [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otMDYSV5UaI[/youtube]
Quick Tips and How Much Weight Should I Use?
Hello everyone! Just wrapping up my trip to Orlando, Florida today. I’ll be back in Austin right in time for rush hour ;|( Today I have a quick tip for those of you who are super busy and looking for time to get in a workout. Also, I answer the age old question “How… [Read More]
Know Your Goal(s)
If you want to achiever you goals it helps to actually know all of the different type of goals and how they relate to one another. Check out this quick 3 minute video to learn the best practices for setting and achieving goals [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]PLACE_LINK_HERE[/youtube]
Heather
“I have been training with Nedu 3 times a week for 5 months. He has not only completely transformed me physically, but also spiritually and mentally. He has taught me that health and physical fitness / beauty begins on the inside, with a decision, faith and continued motivation. After having two children and working long… [Read More]
How Often Should you Track Weight Loss?
I used to obsess about the scale. I would check my weight almost every day. It would go up two pounds then back down again. I was frustrated! The problem with this approach is that obsessing over daily weigh-ins is a waste of time and energy. There are many factors that can affect your… [Read More]
Liz
“I’ve been working out with Nedu for about a year, but got serious about losing weight in November. he worked with me on not only lifting and aerobic exercising but my diet as well. My goal was to fit in a dress, which required losing about 10 pounds over the holidays. It was surprising and… [Read More]
Buyi Zama
He challenged, encouraged and motivated me back into shape and all of that was done within a month, he is one of the best trainers I’ve ever had…” It usually take a little while to get a good flow with a trainer but things were different with Nedu, i was on tour with the broadway… [Read More]
Margaret
“I had organized a trip to hike the Inca Trail and wanted to get in shape beforehand. Nedu created a workout program with a good balance of strength training and cardio to whip me into Inca Trail ready shape! He also prepared a handy workout guide based on my goals and abilities so that I could also… [Read More]
Ken
“Training with Nedu has been an awesome health journey for me. When I first met Nedu I was a student at the University of Texas at Austin and an athlete for the Indonesian National Kickboxing (Sanshou) team. I had a long hiatus because I decided to study at UT and my body was out of… [Read More]
Andrew
“About a year ago I had put on some excess weight when trying to bulk and decided that I wanted a more aesthetic look. Nedu created a comprehensive 30 day workout plan that included high intensity exercises in order to shed body fat. He also gave me many useful tips on how to create and… [Read More]
Why Sugar Detoxes Suck
It’s the first week of January and here you are all over again. Last year it was the same thing. And the year before that! You’ve decided to make losing weight one of your New Year’s Resolutions. Nothing has ever worked, but this time you’ve think you’ve got it: a sugar detox! The only problem… [Read More]
Crystal
“The reservations I had when considering personal training were pretty obvious. I felt like a beginner before meeting Gabe and that I wouldn’t be up to par in performance. I felt really nervous and that Gabe would judge my every move, but in the end it was the opposite of all that. Gabe helped me… [Read More]
Bridgette
“I tend to have a defensive personality so I was worried that training with a trainer would actually demotivate me, BUT, Gabe and I have built a great relationship and he has been 100% approachable and encouraging. That’s why I’ve stuck around for two plus years! From the beginning Gabe made sure that I… [Read More]
Andres
“The only reservation that I had when starting personal training was that I wasn’t sure that I would be able to fully commit not just to the training, but to the change of lifestyle. Gabe has done an awesome job of keeping me motivated…. [Read More]
Mark
“Nate is a past co worker, and good friend. He’s creative, fun, and most importantly always learning, This is one of the things I admire about him the most as a trainer. He is dedicated to becoming a master in his craft which is a ongoing never ending process. It is all to common to… [Read More]
Matt
“I didn’t know how weight training could really be that effective for an endurance athlete. Well, I went from a cyclist that averaged 21 mph on the bike in a Olympic distance triathlon to a cyclist that averaged 26 mph on the bike after just 3 months of working with Nate, so…. Before training with… [Read More]
Stuff You Should “Probably” Be Doing – Reverse Lunge into Single Leg RDL
Welcome back to Stowe Training Systems and thank you for being here. Today I would like to take you through some stuff that you “probably” should be doing. I say “probably” because I like to stay away from absolutes – The world is quite a large place and there just always seems to be… [Read More]
Stuff You “Probably” SHOULDN’T Be Doing – Stretching Your Lower Back
I get asked on a regular basis about stretches for the lower back. People seemed confounded when I tell them that this is “probably” a bad idea. [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG-2-7nyNzM[/youtube] What most folks fail to realize is that there are a TON of nerves running through the lumbar region and that these nerves… [Read More]
Stuff You “Probably” Should Be Doing – Band Horizontal Abduction With a Press
Welcome back to Stowe Training Systems and thank you for being here. Today I would like to take you through some stuff that you “probably” should be doing. I say “probably” because I like to stay away from absolutes – The world is quite a large place and there just always seems to… [Read More]
Stuff You “Probably” Should Be Doing – Field Goal Angel on Foam Roller
Mobility Monday – Field Goal Angel on a Foam Roller Welcome back to Mobility Monday at Stowe Training Systems. Mobility Monday is where every Monday I take you through some super awesome exercises that are easy to do and offer a very high risk vs. reward ratio. With proper mobility can we help alleviate… [Read More]
Stuff You “Probably” Should Be Doing – Band Alphabet
Hi there! Welcome back to Stowe Training Systems and Mobility Monday. I hope you have been enjoying the content so far. Today I wanted to introduce you to an exercise that produces a whole lot of bang for your buck. This Exercise Will Allow us to Simultaneously Work On: *Anti-Rotation – especially useful if you… [Read More]
Why Would I Hire a Personal Trainer?
I recently hired a personal trainer as of December 2014. Most people find this extremely surprising….. They wonder why with all of my knowledge and experience of writing super effective programs I would want to spend my hard earned mula on someone else to train me. Well there are several reasons but I guess the… [Read More]
Stuff You “Probably” Should Be Doing – Hip Flexor Mobilization with Band Distraction
Hey there! Welcome back to “Mobility Monday” where I promise to continue bringing you the most cutting edge techniques that one can use to enhance their mobility. Last week I introduced you to the hip flexor mobilization with a resistance band. For those of you who missed it here is the video: [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]… [Read More]
Why I Lift
I’ve been on a bit of a Bret Contreras kick lately. I love this post as it motivates me to want to go to the gym immediately. No matter who you are and no matter where you are starting from there are some compelling reasons to start LIFTING. – Nate Lifting weights is good for… [Read More]
Stuff You “Probably” Should Be Doing – Band Resisted Hip Flexor Mobilization
Today I thought it would be fun to start a “Mobility Monday”. Basically each Monday I will bring you a “Mobility” exercise of the week. Before we begin let’s 1st define exactly what mobility is. To me Mobility is a combination of Flexibility AND Stability. A lot of folks are very “flexible” and can touch… [Read More]
What Physical Therapists and Doctors Could Learn From BioMechanics
I ran across the article from Bret Contreras and it really resonated with me. I was thinking of one of my clients who was training with me after a major back surgery and how she was instructed to “not lift more than 50 lbs” and to “add 10lbs” to that total each month. Now; this seems like great… [Read More]
How Strong Do You Need to be for Life?
I get asked almost every single day “How strong do I NEED to get Nathan? I don’t want to play a sport, enter any competitions, or anything of the like. I just want to move, look, and feel good.” Well, as luck would have it today’s post from Dr. Scotty Butcher, PhD, PT does a… [Read More]
Is the Cost of Getting Lean Worth the Trade Off?
Well Precision Nutrition knocks the ball out of the proverbial park again…. This article is so awesome and easy to read that there are literally no “Notes from Nate” included. Hope you enjoy this post as much as I did! – Nate The cost of getting lean: Is it really worth the trade-off? By Ryan… [Read More]
Foam Rolling versus stretching
For any of you that have had the opportunity to train with me; you know that I am a huge proponent of “Foam Rolling”. I have personally witnessed a staggering amount of people get rid of chronic joint pain with this simple method over the years. However, it always begs the questions – why and… [Read More]
How Math can Help You Build Muscle
For those of you who want to know the “why” behind the “what” today’s post is for you. Don’t let the math part scare you; the lessons listed below really are quite simple. With that I’ll let author Greg Nuckols take over from here. Hope you enjoy! – Nate What you’re getting yourself into: ~3400… [Read More]
Brenda
Nathan is the best personal trainer that I have had. He came highly recommended when I lost my previous trainer. Nathan is extremely knowledgeable in personal training and weight loss. With Nathan’s direction, training and education I have gone on to lose 115 lbs, run two half marathons and am currently training for my first triathlon. His encouragement… [Read More]
Swati
I first decided to start strength training with a personal trainer after I had multiple minor injuries during triathlons, half marathons, and distance bicycle rides. I realized that part of the underlying problem lay in muscle imbalances related to a past broken leg. Until I met Nate, I had worked with personal trainers for several… [Read More]
DD
Strength, flexibility and balance are my goals. When I first met Nate, I had lost quite a bit of weight but needed to work on my core and firm up all over! He took the time to first understand my goals and then patiently, expertly guided me through my workout sessions. He is so knowledgeable… [Read More]
Lawrence
Let me first say that Nathan is not just a personal trainer, he is a life changer–like a Life Coach. I met Nathan at Smoothie King one morning. That particular morning had been one of several depressing days. Being the talkative person that I am, I asked “are you a trainer?” Without being cocky, he… [Read More]
Gayle
I use to think that personal trainers were about bullying exercise out of a person by intimidation. Nope. That is SO not so. Not with Nate.Nate works with me, not against my resistance. I enjoy our sessions because they are kind and interesting, not mean. With him, my inner experience of exercise is friendly. My… [Read More]
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