In order to achieve our fitness and wellness goals, we need to builld new habits, as well as kill old ones. This can be challenging, as routines are deeply set into how our brains work.  But changing your environment in a mindful way can help you to build new habits and routines, disrupting old ones. Today's episode is all about why you should be mindful in creating your physical space to reinforce the habits you want to build. Get extra help, support, and coaching by becoming a patron of Starbuck Fitness on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

One of the biggest challenged people face when pursuing their fitness goals is a lack of focus. There are so many goals we want to achieve, and so many ways to achieve them, that it leads to scatterbrained approaches to exercise, and a lack of clarity when creating lifestyle habits. On today's episode I'm talking about why you should focus on just one thing for a little bit, and sharing some tips on how to do that. Get extra help, support and coaching as a patron of Starbuck Fitness on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

One of the best lessons from minimalism that we can apply to our workouts is to intentionally limit our selection of exercise. More isn't always better, and there's lots of studies to back this up.  In this episode I talk about why you should avoid the trap of sifting through thousands of exercises to find the best, and stick to a handful of exercises for your strength workouts. Become a patron on Patreon and get extra support and coaching on your fitness journey! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

Occasionally a client or someone I'm chatting with about exercise will ask, "Why do you say not to push through pain, but when I was in physical therapy, I had to push through pain?" It's a valid question, and it's easy to wonder who's right, the therapist or the trainer. In this episode, I answer that question. Become a patron on Patreon and get support and coaching on your fitness journey! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

It's common for exercise enthusiasts and fitness professionals to refer to the pursuit of our goals as a journey.  But what does that mean? In today's episode I talk about how framing the process as a journey centers mindfulness and encourages a sense of curiosity and adventure that will help you reach your long term fitness goals. Become a patron on Patreon and get extra coaching and support for your fitness journey: https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

There's a very common obstacle to achieving your fitness goals that ONLY beginners face. Unfortunately, not many people talk about this one.  Fortunately, it's easy enough to avoid if you have a very basic idea of the physiology at work here. In today's episode, I'm going to share that obstacle, and the simple solution to avoid it so you can make faster progress at the beginning of your fitness journey! Join us on Patreon and get extra coaching and workouts! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

In today's episode I'm going to share 3 criteria that I use to determine if a piece of fitness equipment is worth investing in, or if it's just B.S. For us minimalists, making sure our equipment provides lots of value for the space it takes up is important.  But not every piece of equipment is valuable in this regard.  And we don't want to collect a pile of useless fitness equipment taking up space in our homes. I hope this episode helps you to make more informed and mindful purchases for your fitness goals! Join the Starbuck Fitness Patreon and get extra help and coaching!  https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

Rapid fat loss programs are hyped up by fitness marketing with unrealistic assertions. And they're criticized by the body positivity community for encouraging disordered eating and a bad relationship with food. There are valid criticisms for rapid fat loss programs. But is there more to it than that?  In this episode I discuss why following a rapid fat loss program is often a bad idea... Except when it isn't. Become a patron of Starbuck Fitness on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

In a culture that says to give 110% and repeats platitudes like "No Pain, No Gain" or "Go Hard or Go Home" it may seem out of place to recommend doing less. But as minimalists well know, most of the time less is more.  And so it can be with exercise as well, if you do it right. In today's episode I discuss how to apply the idea of minimum effective dose to your workouts. Become a patron on Patreon and get extra coaching and support on your fitness journey! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

There are so many tools and modalities available to you when considering how to achieve your fitness goals. There's kettlebells, and barbells, and bodyweight training and so much more.  And that abundance of choice can make it hard to know how to manage all of the different approaches. In today's episode, I'm answering the question, "How do you program for multiple modalities in your fitness program?" Become a patron on Patreon and get extra coaching! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness