Stowe Training Systems

2 Year Anniversary Party Tomorrow

[2 Year Anniversary Tomorrow]   Quick reminder that we will be having Franklin’s BBQ at the studio tomorrow.   The shindig will be from 5 til 7PM.   We have room for 2 more; so if you haven’t registered yet and want to go just message or email me.   We will be providing the… [Read More]

Why do we crave sugar?

It’s both physical and psychological. Check out today’s 1:59 second video to learn more!   Why do we crave sugar?   [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrd9mhnWYBE[/youtube]   -Nate and Buddy

How to Find Food that Doesn’t Suck and Will Make you Skinny

Cooking doesn’t have to be hard. Check out this 2 minute video to learn my ultimate “secret”.   How to Find Food that Doesn’t Suck and Will Make you Skinny   [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvi_QIP3NsI[/youtube]

Program Design Made Easy and a Template to Steal

The big difference between working out and training is a plan. Today I share a plan that you can follow that will guarantee that you get into better shape on purpose. It’s 15 years of knowledge condensed into a 4 minute and 44 second video.   Program Design Made Easy and a Template to Steal… [Read More]

Almost No One Tracks this but they Probably Should

Check out this super short video to see the #1 metric that we track at our studio to guarantee results….but almost no one else that I know actually even considers.   Almost No One Tracks this but they Probably Should   [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgpsH4JnZkI[/youtube]

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]

Laney Hawn

  Gabe has been the best trainer I could have asked for. While working with him, I have seen huge improvements in my sports, and have felt more fit and confident in every aspect of my life. Every time I get down on myself he knows exactly what to say to motivate me. I actually… [Read More]

Why do we Foam Roll 1st?

Check out this quick video to learn a little bit more on WHY we  foam roll 1st.   Why do we Foam Roll 1st?   [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spoHS4mq6ms[/youtube]

That 1 Time I Tore my ACL the 1st Month on the Job

I thought today I would share the time I blew out my knee when I was 1st becoming a trainer, what I did about it, and how it made me better in the end. If you enjoyed the story of the 1 armed Judo Champ you will probably like this one too ;/)   That… [Read More]

What are the different phases of training and why should we care?

Today I was thinking about some of the classic mistakes I made when I first started lifting weights. Using the exact same rep range for 7 years definitely qualifies as a “rookie mistake”. Check out today’s 6 minute video to learn about the different phases of training. What are they and why should we care?… [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]    

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]

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]

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]

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 “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 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]

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]

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]

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