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It happened again. I came home from coaching my son’s rec soccer game, ran up the stairs, and felt it instantly. My back seized and locked up. And then that sinking feeling hit right away: “Not again. I was doing so well.” And I was doing well. This was about 2 years without a major... The post It happened again. first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
There’s so much noise in the fitness industry. So many “Don’t do that” or “You’re doing it wrong if” So much fear-mongering and finger-pointing. And honestly, it frustrates the heck out of me. It’s overhyped, overblown, and not all that helpful. Especially for those of us who just want the strength, energy, and health to... The post The best newsletters from the past year first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
I’ve gotten a bunch of really great questions recently, and I noticed a theme. A lot of them have this undercurrent of “am I doing this wrong?” I get it! There’s so much conflicting information out there on the internet, and it gets a lot more clicks to talk about how “You’re ruining... The post Am I messing up my workout if first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
Do you remember how you ran and played as a kid? Whether it was storming castle walls, avoiding lava pits, or cartwheeling down the sidewalk, we weren’t worried about sets, reps, or time-under-tension. We were just having fun in the moment. When was the last time working out felt like that for you?... The post The workout we forgot about (it’s time to bring it back ) first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
Most people go their entire lives never learning how to fall. Everyone takes a tumble at some point. Whether it’s a patch of ice, a trail root, a misstep off a curb, or just an unlucky moment, falls happen to all of us. And for a lot of people, especially as they age, a single... The post The Most Underrated Skill I Wish Everyone Would Learn first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
Ever wonder how to adjust your training when you’re sick? Or what to do if you haven’t worked out in a few weeks and are ready to get back into it? How about after you’ve just had a terrible night of sleep? These situations come up all the time in our coaching program, so today,... The post The 50/50 Rule (when training less is exactly the right call) first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
I got a message from a reader, Sabrina, this week – and she pointed out a pattern I think a lot of us know well. “I allow myself to say sliding into bad habits is alright. After all, I’ve had a bad day. Well, my bad days have a tendency to become hard weeks and... The post NAWs: the art of getting back on track first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
I got a question from a reader named Rick this week: If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. When people join Nerd Fitness Coaching, over 70 tell us they struggle with stress eating, emotional eating, or nighttime snacking. I recorded a short video explaining why simply “trying to stop snacking” usually backfires – and... The post Struggling with nighttime snacking? Try this instead. first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
One of the most popular workouts we’ve ever published at Nerd Fitness is our Beginner Bodyweight Workout. (Even though Steve filmed the original video with his shorts inside out and backwards. True story!) But after a few weeks or months, you may wonder: “Cool, this works. But what should I do next? Do I just... The post 5 ways to level up your bodyweight workout first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
Here are four simple cues you can use to move better and feel great in your workouts. If you’ve had a nagging feeling of: “I’m not sure if this is sketchy, am I doing this right? ” then this is for you! Let’s dig in. WATCH: 4 CUES TO HELP YOU MOVE BETTER CUE 1:... The post 4 Simple Cues to Help You Move Better first appeared on Nerd Fitness.
