8-Week Challenges: Your Schedule, Our Guidance - Empowering Your Strength Journey
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Training Inspiration - Inspiring Clients, Fitness Wisdom, and Trainer Highlights.
Tamara Smith
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Balancing Act: Tackling Muscular Imbalances through Weight Training
Ever noticed during your weightlifting sessions that one arm seems stronger than the other? Or maybe you've gone for a hike and noticed...
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Tamara Smith
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Food Tracking 101: Your Path to Body Composition Success
Starting a journey towards your body composition goals is an exciting endeavor. Whether you're aiming for fat loss, maintaining your...
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Tamara Smith
- 6 min
Calories In to Calories Out: Answers to Your Burning Questions
Understanding energy balance, usually explained as the "simple" equation of 'Calories In' versus 'Calories Out,' is essential for nailing...
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Tamara Smith
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Progress in Fitness: More Than Just Sore Muscles
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is the discomfort experienced after engaging in strenuous or unfamiliar physical activity. It occurs due to...
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Tamara Smith
- 2 min
The Core Connection: Engaging Your TVA for Effective Weight Training
Understanding the role of your core, particularly the Transverse Abdominis (TVA), is a great way to maximize the benefits of your weight...
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Tamara Smith
- 3 min
Nourishing Your Gains: Post-Workout Snack Ideas for Optimal Recovery
After an intense workout, your body is like a sponge, ready to soak up the nutrients it needs to repair and grow stronger. The right...
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Tamara Smith
- 2 min
September is the New January: Your Opportunity for Fresh Fitness Resolutions
As summer winds down and autumn starts painting the world with its warm hues, September saunters in like an old friend, bringing a sense...
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Tamara Smith
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Maximizing Gains: The Crucial Role of Rest Periods in Your Weight Training Routine
In the world of fitness, where the focus frequently lands on the intensity of exercises, there's an often overlooked aspect — the...
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Tamara Smith
- 5 min
Smart Weight Training Strategies for Tendonitis: Safeguarding Your Progress and Joint Health
Tendonitis, particularly conditions like tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis), can be a real...
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Tamara Smith
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Amy's Inspiring Fitness Journey: Strength and Confidence Found!
Amy's fitness journey began six months ago when she joined my small group training classes. At the beginning, she felt physically weak...
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Tamara Smith
- 2 min
Recovery Strategies: Bouncing Back After Intense Workouts
Congratulations on conquering that challenging workout or trying out a new form of exercise! Now, it's time to focus on recovery. In this...
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Tamara Smith
- 3 min
Choosing the Right Small Group Training Class for You
Are you looking to take your fitness journey to the next level with personalized training and group motivation? As a personal trainer and...
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Tamara Smith
- 3 min
Staying Active on the Go: Balancing Fitness and Relaxation While Traveling
Fitness enthusiasts and adventurers, understand the significance of maintaining an active lifestyle, even when exploring new destinations...
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Tamara Smith
- 4 min
Small Moves, Big Gains: The Surprising Benefits of Minimal Exercise
Summer often brings a break from routine, with travel, camping trips, and new experiences. Amidst the excitement and the lack of a...
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Tamara Smith
- 3 min
SUP Your Fitness Game: A Full-Body Workout Adventure on the Water
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is not only a fun water sport but also an excellent way to engage your entire body in a challenging...
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Tamara Smith
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The Power of the Anatomical Phase
When it comes to starting a fitness journey, it's natural to want immediate results. However, as a personal trainer, I want to emphasize...
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Tamara Smith
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Client Spotlight: Darci - An Inspiring Tale of Perseverance and Power
The Perseverance and Power Award: Honoring Remarkable Resilience, Steely Strength, and Limit-Defying Success! In the world of fitness,...
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Tamara Smith
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The Joy of Aqua Fitness: Uniting Fun & Fitness at Superior Athletic Club
One of the highlights of my week is stepping onto the pool deck at Superior Athletic Club for our aqua fitness class. I can't help but...
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Tamara Smith
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5 Essentials for Progressive Overload Weight Training at Home
When it comes to strength training and muscle growth, progressive overload is key. While many people believe that they need a fully...
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