by TheBodySmith | 2026/05/23 \pm\31 6:00pm | Strong, Training
I’ve been lifting weights for more than 25 years. Looking back, I knew almost nothing about strength training and made nearly every mistake a beginner could make, some of which led to injuries that cost me years of progress. Here are five tips I wish I knew when I...
by TheBodySmith | 2026/02/26 \am\28 11:30am | Blog, personal training, Strong, Training
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Reps In Reserve (RIR) are subjective measures of effort. They are used in strength training to help determine the right amount of weight to use for each exercise which can help you train more effectively and reduce the risk of...
by TheBodySmith | 2026/02/12 \am\28 11:58am | Blog, Fat Loss, Nutrition
Meal plans are one of the most effective tools for weight loss. Yet, many people design plans that feel tedious, time-consuming, and difficult to maintain because they involve too much cooking or interfere with social life. Here are five practical tips to make your...
by TheBodySmith | 2026/02/04 \am\28 11:41am | Fat Loss, Healthy, Lean, Nutrition, personal training
Meal planning is a Pareto habit — a small action that delivers outsized results. By deciding what to eat in advance, you can make better food choices, manage portion sizes, improve nutrient intake, regulate appetite, and reduce cravings. It’s a 20% input that creates...
by TheBodySmith | 2025/09/08 \am\30 5:07am | Uncategorized
I’ve spent over 1,000 hours reviewing clients’ food diary entries. Most people think they’re tracking correctly but there’s a number of obvious and not so obvious mistakes that keep them in a calorie surplus, and prevent them from losing weight. Here are the five...
