4 Lessons from 2016...
/For most of us, 2016 has been quite a year. A lot has happened to really make us think about who we are, and who we want to be, and my year has been no different. A lot of those lessons came from politics and international affairs, but I'm here to share what I learned without ever leaving the walls of True-FN.
Read MoreWhen your doctor knows nothing about exercise
/There's a problem that comes up often with clients. They go to a medical doctor for an unnamed issue, or just a 'check up'. During the appointment, the doctor asks about their exercise.
Read MoreWhat Am I Getting Into?
/A lot of our beginner clients aren't really sure what to expect when they get in touch with us for the first time. When clients call in, they have been thinking about fitness for a long time. They have been pondering about what to do, how to do it, and have likely tried out quite a few things without results. When a client finally gets in touch with us, they are ready to clear the clutter and finally do it right.
Read MoreMenopause and Fat Loss: What It May Mean For You
/Being a human female can be a special and awesome way to move through the world...
...and it can also be a real pain in the keister.
An average biologically-born woman will spend 40 years menstruating, possibly several years pregnant, and another one to 10 years going through the process of menopause. Other than all that, it's smooth sailing! Am I right, ladies?
Read MoreFailure, A Good Teacher
/It seems that failure in our society is viewed as something to avoid at all costs. Perfection is celebrated, but unrealistic. When failure inevitably occurs, a lot of us take it as a personal assault on our character. People naturally stop doing things they fail at to avoid these negative feelings associated with the activity. However, for those that persevere, failure can lead to significant growth.
Read MoreLive Longer
/It's nothing new but I feel that it's important to say again and again just how important it is to adopt good habits so you can live longer. This isn't just something that personal trainers or macho fitness people say. This is what years of research and studies have proven to be true.
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