by Chris Friesen | Feb 8, 2019 | Fat Loss, Fitness, Mindset, Strength Training
I just wanted to take a minute to address an extremely common theme I see with regards to people’s fitness and fat loss goals. This is the problem of perfectionism or “all or nothing syndrome” as I like to call it. It is this insidious idea...
by Chris Friesen | Jul 24, 2018 | Fitness, Strength Training
Facts About Muscles Our muscles are responsible for making our bodies move and function. In fact, muscles are even necessary for little movements, like smiling, and for big movements, such as running or throwing. So it’s pretty safe to say that muscles are...
by Chris Friesen | Jul 6, 2018 | Fitness, Health
Heart Rate Heart Rate – When it comes to fitness, the intensity of your workout depends on what your goals are. Exercising at the correct intensity can help you get the most out of your workout. One of the best and most reliable ways to figure out the intensity...
by Chris Friesen | Jun 20, 2018 | Fitness
So you have been consistently working out and making progress, congratulations! But just remember, muscles don’t grow in the gym; they grow after. Specifically, after you have broken down your muscles and your body enters the recovery process. Recovery must...
by Chris Friesen | Jun 18, 2018 | Fat Loss, Fitness, Nutrition
Fat Loss Strategies The road to fitness is a long and arduous one, and this especially applies to fat loss. After all, it generally requires major lifestyle and diet changes, which don’t happen over night. You have probably seen all the fad diets and faux fat...
by Chris Friesen | Apr 24, 2018 | Fitness, Mindset
Let’s be honest, the road to fitness can be a bit overwhelming. Most make the mistake of relying too heavily on motivation, or simply trying to accomplish too much in a short amount of time. When you don’t get the results you want, it’s pretty...