Squats. Rows. Deadlifts. Presses. There’s a reason why these are the foundation of any good strength program.[1] But if you’re goal is to be capable outside of the gym, there’s another category
“I Hate Exercise”: How One Mom Learned to Work Out Every Day Anyway
Eight months ago, Faye joined our coaching program. What she told us on day one is something we hear a lot: “I hate exercise. I want to have a better attitude
Do You Need a Fitness Coach? How to Tell an Information Problem from a Support Problem
This past year, I became a complete beginner again. …it didn’t go how I expected. I’ve been a coach for over 15 years. It’s my passion, and why I was
“I need it to work this time.”
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I need it to work this time“? Maybe you’re trying to start a workout routine again. Maybe you want to take better care of
The best newsletters from the past year 🙌
There’s so much noise in the fitness industry. So many “Don’t do that” or “You’re doing it wrong if…” So much fear-mongering and finger-pointing. And honestly, it frustrates the heck
It happened again. | Nerd Fitness
It happened again. I came home from coaching my son’s rec soccer game, ran up the stairs, and felt it instantly. My back seized and locked up. And then that
The Most Underrated Skill I Wish Everyone Would Learn
Most people go their entire lives never learning how to fall. Everyone takes a tumble at some point. Whether it’s a patch of ice, a trail root, a misstep off
The workout we forgot about (it’s time to bring it back 💪 )
Do you remember how you ran and played as a kid?Whether it was storming castle walls, avoiding lava pits, or cartwheeling down the sidewalk, we weren’t worried about sets, reps,
Am I messing up my workout if… 🧐
I’ve gotten a bunch of really great questions recently, and I noticed a theme.A lot of them have this undercurrent of “am I doing this wrong?” 🧐 I get it!
Struggling with nighttime snacking? Try this instead.
I got a question from a reader named Rick this week: If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. When people join Nerd Fitness Coaching, over 70% tell us they



