Blog Posts

The Myth of “Getting in Shape” Before Seeing a Personal Trainer

Having worked in the fitness industry for over 12 years, I’ve encountered plenty of misconceptions about training. For one, what someone looks like does NOT…

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The Real “Core” Muscle

I often sound like a curmudgeon when it comes to core training. For one, I hate the word “core.” Let’s call it what it is…

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What to Expect on Your First Visit

The first time someone visits a new gym, it can seem a little daunting. What are we going to do? What are everyone’s expectations? Am…

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Strength’s Greater Purpose

Last month, one of our members told me the following: “My friend doesn’t understand why I come to the gym. I don’t have weight to…

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An Occam’s Razor Approach to Progress

I’m a big Occam’s Razor guy. All things being equal, I really believe the simplest solution is the right one. Do you want to improve…

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2 Quick Ways to Improve Your Deadlift

If you’ve trained at The Movement Lab, you know we love the deadlift. While we may disguise it by calling it “the hinge,” it’s one…

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Why “Not Terrible” is a Great Goal

The Quote of the Week in our studio has become a mainstay. It started as a way to a) show off my Dad jokes, and…

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Why We Don’t Talk About Fat Loss

I know. What? We don’t talk about fat loss? Isn’t that what most people want? How in the world does our personal training studio stay…

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