by Devin Gray, CSCS | Sep 23, 2014 | Articles
I have a confession: I have not ran on a treadmill for more than 5 minutes in over 6 years. That sums up a conversation that I have with clients on a weekly basis. Simply put, running is a bad option for many exercises. Especially beginners. Personally, I simply don’t...
by Devin Gray, CSCS | Jun 23, 2014 | Articles
Maybe you’ve heard the story about the Rocks in a Jar lecture that has made its way around the internet. If not, you can read it here. To summarize, the rocks in a jar concept represents time management and your life. The jar is the amount of time you’re given. We all...
by Devin Gray, CSCS | Mar 24, 2014 | Articles
Raise your hand if you’ve ever asked yourself one of the following: “I’m exercising, lifting weights, and eating healthy, but why aren’t I losing weight?” “How come I look better, but my weight has gone up?” “Why do my jeans fit looser, but the scale says I’m...
by Devin Gray, CSCS | Feb 14, 2014 | Articles
As a fitness coach, the majority of people that I meet have one goal: physique improvement. Whether it’s fat loss or muscle gain, most people simply want to look better naked. As an industry, we get it and we’re happy to help, but I’d like to encourage the...
by Devin Gray, CSCS | Jan 24, 2014 | Articles
In this article, I’ll be explaining one of the key principles of exercise science – progressive overload. This simple law of training is critical for your success, no matter your goals. I’ll explain what progressive overload is, provide examples, and then finish off...