What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss machine training - specifically the leg extension and lat pulldown machine. We also go over how to train taller individuals to perform kettlebell exercises. We also cover how to write a program for beginners, and the difference between a beginner to fitness and a beginner to barbell training. We hope this episode helps you out! We'd really appreciate a review on iTunes if it did - pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles! ...
What's up, Achievers?! We just had Dr. Jacob Harden in town this weekend for his Prehab101 workshop - definitely go give him a follow @dr.jacob.harden! In the first question, we delve into when and how you should increase weights during strength training. We also talk about how this apply in a HIIT class situation as well (3:18). Next, we answer a question from someone who wanted to know what supplements (if any) she should be taking if she's experiencing achy joints for the first time. (9:17). Lastly, we address how to go about breaking through training plateaus! We think you'll get a lot out of this one so make sure you stay tuned! (16:05). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles! Jason and Lauren ...
What's up, Achievers?! Really, really solid episode today for you all - even though we felt jet lagged because of a fire alarm that woke us up in the middle of the night! There is a little static for some reason at the end of question one, but it seemed to work itself pretty quickly. We first discussed all of the contradictory advice and information concerning foam rolling, and rolling your IT band (2:33). We then covered what to do if you're experience shoulder and neck pain from pull ups. We described why this might be happening as well as some strategies to counteract it (8:42)! Then we talked about how to approach warming up quickly when you're short on time (13:15). Lastly, we gave some advice to a recent grad with an Exercise Science degree on whether or not they should think to open up a gym (17:39). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles! Jason and Lauren ...