Sweat Out; Happiness In!

What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover how you should go about working around an injury. We also go over some general programs you could follow to develop lean muscle mass. Finally, we discuss our thoughts on a push/pull/legs program and if it fits within the context of a "bulking" phase. Please send in any other questions you have via DM @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. We'd also love to have you join our 28 Day Spring Kickstart Challenge if you live nearby (https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge) - it starts on April 2nd. We'd also really appreciate it if you left us a review on itunes - it helps us out a ton! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover whether or not soreness is an indicator of a good workout. We also discuss fitness trackers and wearables like Fitbits and Apple watches. We also go over the differences in dynamic, static, and weighted stretches and how you should go about approaching each one. Finally, we talk about 6 week challenges and how we approach them at our gym, and our recommendations for marketing them for your fitness studio! We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any other podcast questions by DMing us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. Also, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel for more comprehensive video information! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

What's up, Achievers?! This episde is jam packed with answers! We address why suddenly everyone seems to be barefoot training and what the benefits to minimal footwear are while lifting. We also cover whether or not you can lift the same muscle group multiple days in a row. We also discuss how to GAIN weight and lean muscle mass.Lastly, we address a question that asks what we're learning on a daily basis! Thank you so much for all of your questions! Please DM us more @achievefitnessboston on Instagram! Also, we'd really appreciate a review on itunes if you ever get the chance! Until next time, Peace, Love, Muscles! Love, Lauren and Jason

What's up Achievers?! In this episode we cover ALL things fat loss! We broke it up into a few different sections: 1) What foods you should be looking to consume and why you shouldn't eliminate certain foods entirely even if theyre "bad" for you. 2) Anxiety around food, portion control, and strategies to understand and manage hunger cues. 3) Energy balance, and the concept of "Calories In; Calories Out" Let us know if you have any questions! Also, here is the link to our nutrition e-book. https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/achieve-fitness-nutrition-guide You can use the code "askachieve" to access it for free. The code will be valid until a week from now (February 26th). Also, we do offer distance online nutrition coaching session via skype/facetime. Everyone has difference circumstances, and sometimes a general podcast/e-book doesn't necessarily cover the context of each person's unique situation. If that is your case, check out https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/products/nutrition-consultation We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss machine training - specifically the leg extension and lat pulldown machine. We also go over how to train taller individuals to perform kettlebell exercises. We also cover how to write a program for beginners, and the difference between a beginner to fitness and a beginner to barbell training. We hope this episode helps you out! We'd really appreciate a review on iTunes if it did - pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we take a deep dive into all things back pain! We go over breathing drills, mobility drills, low level core exercises, as well as high level performance exercises, and what considerations you should be making if you have back pain. We hope these tips help to mitigate some of the issues you might be facing! As always, we recommend seeing a PT or Chiro to make sure there isn't a more severe underlying reason causing the pain. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss how bands can help improve your squat pattern - especially if you find yourself shifting to one side. We also go over what rest and deload weeks are, and who should utilize them. Lastly, we address a question concerning a broken wrist and how to go about improving wrist mobility. We hope you found this episode helpful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

What's up, Achievers?! This episode is chock full of information on all things TB12 Method, calorie counting, and online coaching advice! We discuss exactly what Tom Brady is referring to by "pliability", how many calories you need in a day depending on your goal and activity level, and how you should go about offering online coaching if you're a fitness coach. We hope this podcast helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really, really appreciate a review on itunes! It would help us out so much! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Our first double episode week! In this episode of the #AskAchieve Show we announce our first every Summer internship! We also go over our top three certifications for personal trainers outside of their baseline CPT. We discuss how you can gauge your fitness level as well as how we would take someones bench press from 255 to 265lbs! We hope you enjoy the show! If you have a spare minute or two to leave us a review on iTunes, we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

In this episode, we discuss why we switched up the name of our show. We also go over our recommendations in terms of strength training for women. We also answer three flexibility related questions in regards to improving posture, overhead squatting, as well as hamstring flexibility. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

What's up, Achievers?! We're back with episode 15 and it is packed with a lot of answers to your awesome questions! In the first one, we delve into our favorite small business apps. We also go over training recommendations for runners as well as breakdancers. Lastly, we discuss "giving away the farm" on Instagram in terms of our content and why other professionals shouldn't feel like it'll negatively impact their business.

In this episode, we cover the best shoes to train in. We cover brands like Strike Movement, Pedestal Footwear, Converse, and Vivo Barefoot and explain why we prefer a more minimalist shoe. We also discuss how to work around a shoulder injury at the gym as well as how to optimize your time at a gym if you only have 2 days a week to work out for about 30 minutes at a time. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

In this episode, we discuss two key concepts you need to think about before opening a fitness facility/yoga studio/etc. We also cover two different questions pertaining to social media and how fitness coaches should be using the platform! We hope you enjoy the show, and until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

In this episode, we cover what to do when you're experiencing anterior knee pain. We also discuss the best supplements to take for performance and recovery. We also cover our recommendations for cracking/clicking/"rice crispies" joints. If this episode was helpful for you at all, we'd really appreciate a review on iTunes! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

In this episode we cover four questions! In the first one, we talk about specific strategies to use to get back on track after the holidays. We also discuss what we do for aerobic and cardiovascular training for our members. We also answer how to convince people the value of your fitness facility when they come in expecting a standard, low-cost gym. Lastly, we go into detail on what questions you should be asking when looking for a new gym! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!