Sweat Out; Happiness In!
Summary: Fitness doesn't have to be so elitist and exclusive! We're Jason and Lauren Pak, and together we co-own Achieve Fitness - a fitness facility just outside of Boston in Somerville, MA. What we've found over the last 13 years as fitness professionals is that people will stick to their fitness journeys way better if they actually feel like they belong. So, instead of showing off, or body shaming, or preying on insecurities, the way the fitness industry tends to do, we're going to dive deep into topics in a way that makes you feel like you belong - because you do! We believe that fitness is for anybody, everybody, and every body!
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In this episode, we cover our assessment protocol for new members and how we’ve modified our process over the years. We also discuss how to put together a 3-day per week training split, and how to go about finding a mentor as a new trainer in the industry! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
In this episode, we cover the exact rep range for hypertrophy (hint: there isn't just one!). We also cover the best exercises to develop a "flat belly", as well as the top four certifications we recommend for personal trainers and fitness coaches. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
In this episode, we discuss how we'd approach training with low back pain and sciatica. We also cover our recommendations on how to build an Instagram following. Finally, we address some strategies to help strengthen your feet. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
What's Up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss all things StrongFirst related! From the training leading up to it, to the certification itself and the community behind it, we dive deep into why we love the organization and what it stands for. We also talk about the system we use for our members to reach their first pull-up. Finally, we talk about how to manage and deal with running related injuries. Until next time - peace, love, and muscles!
In this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss exactly how they would recommend going about training after an illness - the answer really depends on if you're competing in either Powerlifting or Olympic Weightlifting, or if you're training for general health, fitness, and life. They also address a Tim Ferris podcast with Charles Poliquin, who states that Kettlebell swings are bad for your back. Finally, as they approach their fifth year anniversary, they discuss their hopes and dreams for the next five. We hope you enjoy the show!
In this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss how weight loss impacts your metabolism as well as thoughts on how to manage this situation. They also cover how to optimally train your calves in the most balanced way possible. Finally, they cover the same strategies to sell memberships they used when opening Achieve Fitness 5 years ago, and what they'd recommend to someone opening a gym for the first time. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
In this episode of Achieving Fitness, Lauren and Jason discuss some training and business questions. They answer how to go about addressing lower back pain during exercises like squats and overhead pressing. They also cover exactly how to know when one should go up in weight on an exercise while in a group class setting. Lastly, they discuss how they started a successful business at a young age! We hope you enjoy the show and until next time - peace, love, and muscles!
In the third episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren take a deep dive into how to train around knee pain, specific workout considerations during each trimester of a pregnancy, and guidelines for active recovery workouts!
In the second episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren discuss three key factors that distinguish the difference between pain and soreness, the main cause for hamstring cramping during exercises like glute bridges, and how to transition careers to become a personal trainer/fitness coach!
In the first episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren discuss why they started the podcast in the first place. They also answer three different types of questions: fitness, nutrition, and business!