Act like an adult. We’ve all been told something along those lines. Or, maybe it’s just me who gets this constructive criticism? Either way, there’s some sage advice here. Let’s think about why someone *might* tell you to act like an adult. My guess is you are acting immature, irrational or impulsive. Perhaps you’re making decisions … Read More
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Improve Your Conditioning – A Brain Dump
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to get “fit.” It’s easy to feel paralyzed by all of the options. And yup, it can be quite confusing if you’re looking to figure out how to improve your conditioning. Hopefully I can help. I absolutely don’t know it all, but today I want to share … Read More
Can You Get Strong and Fit with Group Training?
I wrote this post awhile back with five tips to help you succeed at the gym. While the post itself is geared more towards people who’ve joined a quality group training program, or work with a coach in a small group setting, most of the tips are really applicable to anyone just getting started (or … Read More
We’ve Got a New Look
We’ve been working on something BIG behind the scenes for many months. In fact, some of you may have already discovered it on your own over the last few days! Many small steps lead to a big change. Skill of Strength’s New website has taken lots of time, talent and resources so we are PROUD & … Read More
You’re Not Getting Any Younger {One Member Lost 50 Pounds in 6 Months}
I’m 45 years old and I’m not GETTING back in shape. I AM back in shape. It feels so good to be able to say this from where I started 6 months ago. My friends, people at work, at the gym, at Taekwondo, everyone, is making positive comments about the transformation in my appearance. In six months … Read More
Educate Your Clients: The SOS Difference
Great coaches do more than kick your butt. Great coaches educate you about what it’s going to take to reach your health and fitness goals. Here at Skill of Strength, we pride ourselves on doing just that and so far, we’re pleased with the results. Before you invest in our gym, we want to know … Read More
It’s Not Rude to Be Happy
Today’s post is a client story that we all need to read. And read again. It’s time to start bringing each other up instead of tearing each other (and ourselves) down. —– Through the Lean in ’16 nutrition program, I have come to the realization that it is time to stop over- empathizing with others’ unhappiness with … Read More
Should You Hire a Personal Trainer?
Don’t worry…this is not a sales pitch. 🙂 In fact, I’ll be the first to say that many people do not need a personal trainer in order to reach their fitness goals. If you are ready to start exercising again or you’re ready to take your training to the next level, should you hire a … Read More
How to Love the Gym
You don’t want to hear from a gym owner about how awesome it is to exercise. I’m a freak who loves working out. 😉 Instead, I’ll share an email from a client who has made incredible progress in just one year. He’s gone from dreading exercising to becoming a gym person in one year. Yup, he learned how … Read More
Five Tips to Succeed at the Gym
Joining a gym is scary for some people! We get that. For many of our clients, joining SOS is a huge deal. It’s far from what they have done in the past for fitness. Just the other day a client submitted our contact us form ending with “it’s scary to hit submit, but here we go.” … Read More