Heavy Squats: Belt or No Belt?
I ran into Dr Vonda Wright who was doing heavy squats without a belt. If you're simply strength training for better health and overall fitness, I say wear the belt,…
Arm Day at Jada Blitz Fitness
Where else would you rather be than right here, right now? Getting an early morning workout in and watching the sunrise at Jada Blitz! Suns out, guns out 💪 Struggling…
Jump Exercises: Stick The Landing
Who says white men can't jump? In fact, some medical studies show that jump exercises can actually reverse osteoporosis. My fitness tip: Be mindful of your landing because it's important…
Workout Wednesday: Accessory Exercises
That's a wrap! A lot of glute, hamstring, and unilateral work today. (I won't lie, not a lot of laughs.) Why do we put ourselves through these tough but necessary…
Swiss Bar Bench Presses
I feel the need, the need for speed! Can you guess what the hardest part of the swiss bar bench press is? Here's a hint: it's not what you think.…
Workout Wednesday: Double Jumps and Squats
Sculpting my leg-acy with every rep. I love joining other fitness enthusiasts to kickstart my morning. This workout was all about double jumps and squats. Because gains ARE goals. Struggling with chronic…
D.O.P. San Marzano Tomatoes
New year, new adventures! Mel and I took a trip to our local Restaurant Depot in search of D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes (and to check out the larger than life…
Strengthen Your Hip Flexor
One muscle you may be missing in your daily workout? The hip flexor, located at the front of the spine. Performing this simple exercise to strengthen your hip flexors can…
I Can Hear The Bells (Kettlebells!)
From barbells to kettlebells, we're ringing in the new year with Coach Ben and STA Sports Performance! Kettlebells can help improve core strength and stability which in turn strengthens your…
Strength Training: Prioritize Proper Form
Think quality, not quantity. Lifting weights is a great form of strength training, but proper form is key to getting the most out of your workout. 3 reps may not…
