Are you frustrated that you aren’t making progress in the gym? Then make sure you listen to episode 16 of The Resilient Training Lab Podcast to hear Coach Paul and Coach Ryan talk about some of the reasons that you aren’t seeing progress. They share some great insight and advice about changes you can make so that you can advance towards your goals.
Read MoreWith another Monday comes another weekly recap. This week we have an article from Dustin Lebel that covers building habits followed by an article from Alycia Israel about you being the obstacle that is getting in the way of reaching your goals. The articles are followed by an Instagram highlighting how exercise reduces the risk of all cause mortality. Finally, we wrap up the weekly recap with another Instagram post that covers the importance of resiliency.
Read MoreThere is not a single thing you can do that will increase the quality of your life as much as strength training. Most people spend way too much time focused on cardiovascular exercise (like jumping on the treadmill or elliptical) and not nearly enough time trying to get stronger. Click to read about reasons you aren’t strength training and why you should be.
Read MorePaul, Ryan, and Eric are back with part 2 of the Efficiency vs Effectiveness episode. In episode 15, they continue their discussion on why it is important to always be learning, challenge your own beliefs, and try to be less wrong every day. Click to listen to the latest episode.
Read MoreIt is weekly recap time! We are coming to you with 2 articles and two Instagram posts this week. First, we have an article from Chrissy King about how powerlifting helped her to gain self confidence and self-love. That article is followed by an article written by Paul Oneid about taking control of your recovery. Then we end the weekly recap with an Instagram post from Jordan Syatt about fat loss and another Instagram post from The Strength PTs about PT treatments that are warning signs that you should find a new PT.
Read MoreHave you been crushing training lately, but still are not making the progress you want? Perhaps your continually feeling tired and run down beat up even. Or maybe you have some aches and pains that will not seem to go away or just travel from body part to body part. It could be that your recovery is lacking! This article has 40 quick tips that you can implement right away to help supercharge your recovery.
Read MoreWe have physical therapist and fellow RTL coach, Eric Lagoy, back on the podcast for episode 14. This is part one of a two part episode about efficacy versus effectiveness. Click to read all about this episode. Make sure to listen here or on your favorite podcast listening app.
Read MoreWe have some interesting and motivating content for you on this Monday. Our first article covers motivation, the 4 types, and makes you think about what motivates you. The second article explains the differences between perfectionism, pursuit of excellence, self-kindness, and self-compassion. These are some great things to keep in mind when it comes to making any lifestyle changes. Next, we move on to an Instagram post from Claire Zai comparing expectation versus reality when it comes to training. And we wrap up this week’s recap with a Facebook article from Dani Tocci that helps to remind us to evaluate our priorities and where we are spending our money. If where you are spending your money doesn’t line up with where you want your priorities, then it is time to make some changes.
Read MoreReturning to the gym after months of not training is a humbling experience. Warming up for your first barbell lift is exciting, and then you add more weight and wonder who turned up gravity. Keep reading to read about some things you should keep in mind in order to have an efficient and successful return to weight training.
Read MoreFor episode 13, we have a rapid fire Q&A with Paul and Ryan. They discuss a wide variety of topics and keep each topic to a 5 minute maximum. Click to listen to everything they discussed.
Read MoreThis week we have gathered 2 articles, another Instagram post from Coaches Creating Change, and another Youtube video from Ryan Doris. One of the articles of the week is from Chrissy King and is about finding your voice while the second article is written by Kamal Patel at Examine.com and covers inequalities and public health issues. Make sure to check out the post from Coaches Creating Change and follow them on Instagram to stay up-to-date on the work they are doing to help educate coaches about racism. We close out the recap with a longer video from Ryan Doris and Dr. Klemczewski, in which they discuss racism in America. Keep reading for more information about all of these resources.
Read MoreWe are all excited for the gym to reopen and start to get back into a routine. Click to read about the health and safety procedures that will be put into place at Resilient Training Lab and Revolution Fitness Clubs.
Read MoreOn episode 12 of the podcast, we have Amanda LaCroix as the guest. Amanda works behind the scenes at Resilient Training Lab and is a female strength coach. In this episode, she talks with Paul and Ryan about how she got started with lifting weights, why she wanted to become a coach, and some of the obstacles women face when it comes to starting to lift weights.
Read MoreIt has been a heavy week and it is hard to find the right words to say regarding systematic racism in our country. The week’s recap has 2 articles written by people of color, a moving video from Ryan Doris about making the long-term commitment to making racial changes in America, and an Instagram post about a new group that was formed with the goal to “educate white and non-black persons on the effects of racial inequality & injustices and encourage diversity, inclusion & equality within the fitness industry.”
Read MoreBy now you are starting to realize how important strength training is to your health, longevity, and overall well-being. But knowing the importance of exercise and being able to fit it into your busy life are two different stories! This article lists 6 helpful tips on how to fit exercise into your life.
Read MoreDr. Mike Velasquez is our guest on Episode 11 of The Resilient Training Lab Podcast. This episode covers his education in physical therapy school as well as the ways he continues to focus on continuing his education by staying up-to-date on research, shadowing other clinicians, and taking online courses. The biggest thing that he goes into detail about is the importance of continuing his education after school and during his career in order to become a more educated and skilled clinician.
Read MoreToday we have 2 articles, an Instagram post, and a Youtube video for our weekly recap. We start of with two articles focusing on the spine which can be a common topic when it comes to strength training. One article is a little bit of a history lesson and goes over the history of posture from the 16th century to now. The other article covers the research on lifting with a straight- verses rounded-back when lifting. Then we move on to an Instagram post about lifestyle; and then, we end with a Youtube video about rest periods. We hope you enjoy the variety of good content we have this week.
Read MoreWhen lifting weights, there is no arguing that warming up is essential. The question is, how do I warm-up? There are a million ways to warm-up, and they all have their pros and cons, but regardless of how you warm-up, you should be doing the movement that you will be training the majority of the time.
Read MoreEpisode 10 is out! This week Coach Paul and Coach Ryan were joined by Dr. Eric Sokolowski to talk about exercise technique. In their conversation, they talk about why certain techniques are coached, differences in technique from person to person, and why a person may change their technique for an acute bout or over time as the individual becomes more advanced.
Read MoreWe have some awesome articles and Instagram posts for you this week. Both articles focus on resiliency. This first focuses on how we can build resilience and overcome hardships that we will inevitably face in our lives while the 2nd focuses on one woman’s journey of resiliency through the sport of powerlifting. Followed by the articles is one Instagram post about the history of females in sports and another post about body shaming.
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