Everyone has their own recipe for success when it comes to health and fitness, and everyone has a different view on what that success might look like. The three things we’ll focus on are recognizing that your small efforts add up, setting appropriate goals, and putting yourself in the environment that will best set you up for success. Keep in mind that some of these things might not be comfortable or easy in the beginning, but not much good comes from always staying in your comfort zone.
Read MoreAbout a month after we moved to Halifax, a friend sent me a job posting on Instagram for a coaching position open at a place called Blended Athletics. I checked out the website and was immediately interested. I felt immediately welcomed and comfortable in the space, and by my second visit, I had told Jason that I wanted to be at Blended.
Read MoreFiguring out how to get back into the gym after time off can be challenging. If you are struggling, this article could help you layout your training and get you back to where you used to be. Once you have completed the read, don't forget to check out the document at the bottom outlining Cody's suggested route.
Read MoreI’ve always enjoyed including some sort of strength training in my workouts, and I have always been a fan of feeling and being strong... This is probably one of the reasons why I’m the first one that is asked by family and friends when there’s something heavy to lift! Quite likely, this is also one of the reasons I sought out another level of strength (and conditioning) training by coming to Blended.
Read MoreI want to do 5 pull ups. Strict or kipping, it doesn’t matter to me, I just want to see what is over the top of the bar without the giant rubber band obstructing my view. I committed this goal to my soul in Jan 2021, with a date of achieving it by Christmas 2021. I am a confident and enthusiastic person who will not let injuries, or a pandemic get in the way of achieving personal greatness! Our own greatness is a personal journey, and we define what that means for each of us. Five pull ups might seem simple for many people but for someone who’s last pull up achievement was three, in 2018, and hasn’t been able to do one since, it can seem like a daunting mountain to climb.
Read MoreOnce you’ve had a lesson from the pain teacher, the way you approach similar situations again
is never the same. In the gym setting, you move much more cautiously. Every ounce of
attention is paid to the body and the affected areas and movements are conducted with the
utmost precision.
Read MoreLet’s be real, we’re on our phones or computers- a lot. I’ve personally been noticing that more and more people bringing their phones with them into their zones, and in effect zoning out during a good portion of the time that should be spent with the attention present in the body. So today, I’m coming for your phones with five reasons why you need to bag it and leave it.
Read MoreGo to bed early. Seems like a simple no-brainer, but this one requires the utmost discipline. You have to make sleep a priority in your life and know just what isn't as important. When you go to bed early and wake up feeling like you could wrestle the Kraken (and win), you'll have found your sweet spot.
Read MoreI like to prescribe rate of perceived exertion (RPE) targets in many of the programs that I write and I'll often use RPE in class to communicate the intended intensity of strength sessions as well. When implemented correctly, RPE helps to provide more precise communication about the intended (and actual) difficulty of training.
Read MoreIt’s not easy getting fit, and if you haven’t already guessed it, staying fit isn’t easy either. But I have a mantra that might help you stay on track. It’s just three words: Commitment, Consistency, and Patience.
Read MoreI knew that as my son got older, I wanted his old man to still be the strongest man in the world in his eyes, as my father was to me. I wasn't ready to just let it all go; and so I decided to really dive into a way of "exercising" that really doesn't feel like exercise at all, but has without a doubt gotten me into the best shape of my life without destroying my body or even taking a lot of time. Enter what the staff here at Blended have dubbed "Micro-Dosing".
Read MoreOne of the accomplishments in 2020 for the team at Blended Athletics was the launch of Blended Media. A branch of our business designed to help people pursue excellence with their physical, mental and emotional wellness. To do this Blended Media produces content that educates, entertains and inspires. As we reflect back at 2020 these pieces of content were the best of the best!
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