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Monday Memo 1/29/18
Laura and I had a GREAT time in Orlando. We got to surround ourselves with some of the brightest minds in the fitness industry, learn a bunch of stuff, and spent a day at Animal Kingdom. Best of all the studio didn’t burn down while I was gone ;/) While our workshop was on “business”… [Read More]
An Attitude of Gratitude
Hey everybody! Today I just want to take a minute and talk to you about an attitude for gratitude. The research shows, as one would expect, that how we interpret situations that happen to us really effect our health, our relationships, how happy we are, etc… Being thankful for those things that we do have… [Read More]
3 Quick Tips To Stay Fit During The Holidays
Do You Know How Much Sleep You Need?
45+ Year Old Beginner Workout: Joint Friendly And Works!
Laura and I are already on season 6 for Game of Thrones. Hard to believe. We can just demolish a television series when given the chance. Not too hard though in reality. Just watch 1 and maybe 2 episodes in a night for 5 out of 7 nights. Another week and we will be all… [Read More]
45+ Year Old Beginner Workout: Improve Strength, Balance, and Flexibility
Last week I took you through the most awesome warmup ever in the history of the universe. And yes that is the most grammatically correct sentence I have ever typed with these sculpted fingers. Just in case you missed it…..you can check it out HERE. After being so epicly warmed up it only makes sense… [Read More]
45+ Year Old Beginner’s WarmUp: More Than Just A Warmup; It Is Your Fountain Of Youth
I had promised to finish walking you through our warm up procedure and beginner workouts this summer….and simply got distracted! They say better late than never though…. So here you go! The world’s greatest warmup for making you more heroic and a smell good too ;/) In the previous post we said that we: FOAM… [Read More]
How do I Meal Plan with a Variable Schedule?
How to Meal Plan with a Variable Work Schedule The gym is busy today so I am unable to continue with our exercise progression system…it will just have to wait until it’s a little quieter tomorrow. Instead I thought I would answer a client question I got last week. “I struggled with my meal planning… [Read More]
What to Strengthen First?
What to Strengthen First? The other day I touched on that we prefer to strengthen the “weak” muscles before stretching the “tight” muscles. That begs the question of which muscles should we strengthen first? At Stowe Training we target the abdominal and glute muscles. The body is a kinetic chain; meaning basically your thumbs are… [Read More]
Last Week to Register
***Last Week*** Friendly reminder that registration for our Week Test Drive at the studio ends on Sunday June 2th. If you are interested in resistance training but aren’t sure what to do or how to do it then this is a perfect opportunity for you. 6 weeks of customized programming backed with our nearly world… [Read More]
Should You Strengthen First or Stretch First?
Should I Strengthen First or Stretch First? A follow up to a post from the other day; Common Exercise Mistakes #1. Not addressing posture. During the prior video I mentioned that certain muscles are generally “tight” and need to be stretched while other muscles are “weak” and need to be strengthened to help with better… [Read More]
Common Exercise Mistakes #1
[Common Exercise Mistakes #1] With our 6 Week Test Drive coming up at the studio I thought it would be fun to highlight some common mistakes that most people – including myself – make when starting a new exercise routine. These will not be in any particular order; just whatever pops into my head when… [Read More]
How Cholesterol Works and How You Can Lower Yours
[How Cholesterol Works and How You Can Lower Yours] When it comes to cholesterol I always think of a hole being dug on the beach. When sand is placed in this hole; that is “bad” cholesterol. It is filling up the hole. When sand is removed from the hole; that is “good” cholesterol. To be… [Read More]
What if I’m not feeling motivated?
[What if I’m not Feeling Motivated?] Our 2 year studio anniversary is coming up this Friday. It got me to thinking about the fact that I have been lifting weights for around 15 or 16 years old. Besides making me feel old I also was thinking about what has kept me motivated… [Read More]
Its not your fault
It’s not your fault. Having addictions to certain foods and binge eating them is not your fault. Food companies spend ridiculous amounts of money figuring out how to perfectly engineer foods so that you can’t stop eating them and develop cravings. This is how they generate sales and profits. Think for a minute about that… [Read More]
My family doesn’t want to eat what I cook; what should I do?
“I’m trying to eat well but my family doesn’t like what I want to cook and I don’t want to make 2 meals. What should I do?” There are 2 basic strategies I would use here. 1) Get them involved. Look through recipe books together and get their input. People hate being told what to… [Read More]
How to avoid stress eating
A 1 minute and 41 second video on strategies to avoid stress eating. There are 2 basic strategies to avoid stress eating. 1) Remove the temptation from your home and office. If it’s not there you can’t eat it! The extra process of having to get in your car and drive somewhere will naturally help… [Read More]
3 Nutritional Principles of Fat Loss
Principles. If you understand them then no matter the situation you will be prepared to make an informed decision. Today’s 2 minute and 35 second video will cover the 3 principles everyone must know to be successful with a fat loss diet. 3 Nutritional Principles of Fat Loss [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N37InR0XOzw[/youtube]
How to Drink Beer and not Get Fat
It’s Friday so this seems like a timely post! Also, it’s how to drink beer, wine, whatever you choice is and not get fat ;/) Hope you enjoy the practical advice in this 3 minute and 43 second video! How to Drink Beer and Not Get Fat [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMfFrHfUF4E[/youtube]
The 5 Why’s
Staying motivated can be tough. In today’s 2 minute and 28 second video I go through a simple trick I learned that helps me stay motivated. Hope you find it as useful as I have. The 5 Why’s [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxu_4Mhk9nM[/youtube]
Benefits of Resistance Bands
Every job has a tool. Today the tool in discussion is the resistance band. Hope you enjoy the 3 minute video on the benefits of resistance bands! What are the Benefits of Resistance Bands? [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_rQ1aOCM0E[/youtube]
A Quick Story About Susie
Yes. Susie isn’t her real name, but you knew that already ;/) It’s just a sub-in name for what the typical gym goer experiences every year when they start up their brand new fitness journey. Hope you enjoy the morale of this 3 minute and 40 second story and can avoid Susie’s mistakes. A… [Read More]
How Low Should I Squat?
As always it depends…. Check out todays quick 3 minute video to see what it depends on and how to assess your self in like 10 seconds. How Low Should I Squat? [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVjn7CEuSE[/youtube]
The Hierarchy of Fat Loss
If I have _____ hours per week, then what should I do to lose fat as efficiently as possible? That in a nutshell is what today’s video is about…. About 5 minutes long but after watching you will know EXACTLY what you should be doing to lose in the most efficient manner possible. The… [Read More]
Where does Internal Motivation come from and How can I get it?
If we are going to stick to fitness for the long run then we will need to be internally motivated. In today’s 3 minute video I break down the 3 factors that lead to internal motivation and simply but effective strategies to get some of that stuff. Where does Internal Motivation come from and how… [Read More]
I’m Too Tired to Workout
Relevant topic for today. I’m actually sort of tired and don’t “really” feel like working out…. I’m going to do it anyway. Here is a quick video where I go over a couple of systems I have in place to help motivate me to get my exercise in even when I’m feeling a little tired. … [Read More]
Brooke
I started to work with Nate 3 months after lumbar spinal fusion surgery. I followed strict doctor orders for 12 weeks after surgery to not bend, lift, or twist at all! After that 12 week time period had passed the doctor gave me strict orders to start light physical therapy to engage my core and… [Read More]
Noelle
“When I first began training with Nate I was hoping to increase my strength and look better naked. Having never worked with a trainer, I was afraid I was going to be yelled at “Biggest Loser” style. I’m sensitive. I don’t like being yelled at. So far I have gotten stronger and have the numbers… [Read More]
What are the Differences Between Machines and Free Weights?
Today I thought I would tackle the classic question of “What are the differences between machines and free weights?” I just went with the first things that came to mind…not a 100% inclusive list but pretty thorough in my opinion. Hope you enjoy it! What are the Differences Between Machines and Free Weights? … [Read More]
1 Arm Judo Champ
The story of the 1 armed Judo champ is one of my favorite of all time. How to take a seemingly obvious disadvantage and turn it into an advantage. Check out this short story and most of all have a great day! The Story of the 1 Arm Judo Champ [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI2CzjftcLM[/youtube]… [Read More]
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]
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]
