by TheBodySmith | 2026/08/14 \am\31 7:01am | personal training, Uncategorized
Here’s an important lesson I’ve learned from helping clients deal with setbacks: Every setback you face and successfully overcome makes you more confident in your ability to overcome the next one. Many beginners experience setbacks early in the training process....
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...
