Hey friends! Carly here from Inspire. For the next couple of weeks, I wanted to re-iterate some hard fitness truths that might make you a little bit uncomfortable. Now the goal here is not to be harsh, but to educate, and hopefully, INSPIRE you to approach your fitness and nutrition most effectively. Alright, here we …
Hello again! Carly here again. Today I want to chat about a long-debated concept in the training industry — whether or not you should train to failure. For those of you who do not know what I mean by this, training to failure means when you hit the maximum capacity of reps that your body …
Hey friends! Carly here from Inspire. Today I want to talk about something I talk about FREQUENTLY in my small group sessions that might seem counterintuitive for a personal trainer to openly admit, but in my opinion, this is some of the most important and honest information I have to offer: DO NOT WORK OUT …
Why Your Wacky Belly Blasting Workout Isn’t Working Read More »
Hello again! Carly here again. I recently spoke on recovery, and different aspects of recovery that I invited you to look at within yourself to determine whether you are giving your body the opportunity to recover from your workouts. In terms of recovery, rest days are also incredibly important. If you are strength training regularly, …
Hey friends, Carly here. Today’s blog is going to be a bit different in format, as I have designed it to be more of a self-assessment quiz, rather than educational content. If you workout regularly and consistently (YAY!) but are always feeling sore or tired, then it is very likely there is another aspect of …
For many people who work out, “building muscle” is not a goal. In fact, many people, especially women, may feel turned off by this. There is no reason for women to fear building muscle. With low testosterone, it is much more difficult for women to build muscle than men. That “bulky” figure that women are …
It’s true … an out-of-balance core can make it a LOT harder for you to reach your fitness and strength goals. Here’s a great example, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Before I get into the hows & whys, picture this for a second: Imagine your core is like a flexible piece …
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When was the last time you gave your core muscles a little TLC? They work SUPER HARD for you all day, every day. But most of us don’t give them the attention they deserve – and when we DO think about them, it’s probably about how they look. Well, here’s something eye-opening: Your Core Muscles: …
When it comes to your core muscles, one group often gets overlooked … until it gets to be a problem! That’s because when we think of our core, we usually only think of the muscles that wrap around our body’s midsection. But did you know that your pelvic floor muscles are the FOUNDATION for your …
I absolutely LOVE reading inspirational transformation stories. When people set their minds to a goal, and then create real change in their life – it’s something to CELEBRATE! This one is someone you already know …. because she is a famous actress who has starred in the top movie franchise of the decade. I’m talking …
