โCardio is killing my gainz! I canโt make progress gaining strength and building muscle if Iโm doing cardio.โ WRONG โ Todayโs episode is all about (once again) busting the myth of cardio getting in the way of strength training progress. Weโre talking about what cardio actually is, why you need to incorporate some into your life, and tips on how to do that smartly.
One of the most frequently asked questions that I get revolves around nutrition. What to eat? How do I know what to prep? How can I make meal planning and prep easy? What are the best foods to prep and how to prep them? How can I make meal prep easier? Doesnโt eating the same thing all the time get boring? Today, we unpack it all. If youโve ever had a question about meal prep, this is the episode for you!
In this episode, weโre talking all things fundamentals. If youโre brand new to training, focusing on the fundamentals before progressing too quickly, is one of the BEST things you can do for your fitness journey. If youโve been training for years, but donโt have a grasp on the fundamentals, what does this mean for you? Today, we dive into all things fundamentals, what they are, what they mean for you and your journey, and how you can master them.
Life is full of unpredictable scenarios and curveballs. While we often find ourselves wanting to wait for the perfect time, the truth is, that time doesnโt exist. There is not perfect time and, in fact, there are life events that want to put a stop to our fitness journey. Instead of stopping, thereโs huge power in pausing or slowing down. Today, we dive into what pausing might look like for you when life tries to throw you off track.
There are HUNDREDS of fitness watches and other monitoring devices for our fitness. It started with step counters but has expanded to a huge variety of products that measure not only step counts, but heart rate, HRV, sleep status, and countless other metrics. Itโs honestly crazy. But, how much attention and stake should we place in these numbers? In this episode, we dive into all things fitness trackers.
While weight loss (or fat loss, more specifically), is a popular goal and one that draws many people into the world of health and fitness, itโs NOT the only goal that you can have. In fact, I would argue that there are performance goals that are more important and crucial to success in your health and fitness journey. Today, weโre talking about six metrics you can track to see progress that arenโt just a number on the scale.
Sometimes, in our health and fitness pursuits, it pays to be a little selfish. I know, I know. Selfish?! The primary dictionary definition of selfish is: โlacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasureโ. No one really wants to be considered the selfish one. However, letโs take a look at … Continue reading It’s Okay to be Selfish.
For the last two weeks, we talked about the importance of the small, simple habits - both in nutrition and training. But what is the science behind building these habits? Luck for us, there's a large body of research behind this work and once we break it down, it can be both easy to understand … Continue reading The Science Behind Building Habits
So, you want to learn how to hardstyle kettlebell snatch? Here's a progression to take you from the swing to the snatch!
At Unity Fitness, we always work toward our goals in a multi-faceted approach. Getting into the gym and training, making sure our nutrition is in check, and sleeping and taking rest days from the gym are all easily noticeable to others around us as we make changes to our lifestyle. However, arguably the most important … Continue reading Stress Management: Overlooked and (Often) Under Appreciated
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