In today's show we're going to discuss the problem with when fitness trainers and exercise instructors tell someone to "Just breathe" or "Make sure you're breathing".

Instead of direction like that, which isn't actionable, we'll talk about specific breathing techniques, and when to use them.

I today's video I'm grateful to share a conversation I had recently with Coach Rich Thurman about some of the positive changes we have an opportunity to make in the fitness industry. Please give it a listen, and follow Rich at:

Instagram @coach_rt3

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Drinking enough water is important for maintaining good health. Drinking water improves our mood, as well as our cognitive and physical performance.

But many of us have a hard time drinking enough water throughout the day. Here are 3 tips that will help you to drink more.

Today on the Holistic Strength Show I'm going to share 3 reasons why you shouldn't track the calories you burn during your workouts. Take a listen to avoid these pitfalls that can slow your fitness progress, or even hold you back.

Today on the Holistic Strength Show I share one of my early fails with managing exercise volume, and why using "minimum effective dose" in your workouts will help you to make faster progress.

For most of my life I've tried to live simply. But as time goes on, we acquire stuff, and now it's time to return to a simple, more minimalist lifestyle with intention.  That's what I'm talking about in today's episode. Thanks for listening.

What should you purchase first when starting to equip your home gym?

If you're a beginner, what's the best equipment to invest in?

How much weight should you get?

Coach Melanie Black and I answer these questions and more on this episode of the Holistic Strength Show.

Today Coach Melanie Black and I each share 3 of our top meal prep tips so you can stay on track with your nutrition plan.

Some of these are a little controversial, and not what you'd normally hear from fitness coaches.

Today I'm chatting with Coach Melanie Black about the recommendation for people to walk 10,000 steps per day, and if that's a useful number to work towards.   

We're also sharing some considerations for when you are trying to get more walking and activity into your day.

Today I'm chatting with Coach Melanie Black from The Nerd Gym Online coaching about how to get motivated to do a workout program, and what to do when there is no motivation.