Sweat Out; Happiness In!
320 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsFitness 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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#AskAchieve 130: Why We Don't Meal Prep, Why Some Days in the Gym Feels Better than Others, The Over-Obsession with Neutral, and How Everything Works as Long as it Works for YOU!
August 29, 2019 18:31 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! One of our favorite episodes to date thus far and we address a wide variety of topics in this one :) We first address why we, unlike a lot of fitness professionals, don't choose to meal prep. (2:12) Then, we talk about an Instagram post we posted last week about how some days during your training feel great and why some might not feel quite as great and how to trust the process throughout those ups and downs (7:29). Afterwards, we discussed the conce...
#AskAchieve 130: Why We Don't Meal Prep, Why Some Days in the Gym Feels Better than Others, The Over-Obsession with Neutral, and How Everything Works as Long as it Works for YOU!
August 29, 2019 18:31 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! One of our favorite episodes to date thus far and we address a wide variety of topics in this one :) We first address why we, unlike a lot of fitness professionals, don't choose to meal prep. (2:12) Then, we talk about an Instagram post we posted last week about how some days during your training feel great and why some might not feel quite as great and how to trust the process throughout those ups and downs (7:29). Afterwards, we discussed the concept of "neutral" a...
#AskAchieve 129: Hamstring Tightness, Knees Over Toes, Tucking Hips at the Top of the Squat, and 2-A-Days!
August 16, 2019 11:52 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We've got a good episode for you all today filled with some mythbusting! Our first topic was addressing what might be happening if your hamstrings are "always tight" (2:50). After that, we covered why you might find that a lot of fitness professionals really, aggressively tuck the hips under at the top of their squat (6:20). Next, we went over "knees over toes" - where it came from and if it has any validity (9:12). Lastly, we went over whether or n...
#AskAchieve 129: Hamstring Tightness, Knees Over Toes, Tucking Hips at the Top of the Squat, and 2-A-Days!
August 16, 2019 11:52 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We've got a good episode for you all today filled with some mythbusting! Our first topic was addressing what might be happening if your hamstrings are "always tight" (2:50). After that, we covered why you might find that a lot of fitness professionals really, aggressively tuck the hips under at the top of their squat (6:20). Next, we went over "knees over toes" - where it came from and if it has any validity (9:12). Lastly, we went over whether or not we recommend 2...
#AskAchieve 128: Pushing Through Your Heels, Specialty Tools Like Maces and Clubs, How to Structure Workouts, and Our Thoughts on Constantly Dieting!
August 09, 2019 11:05 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Slightly different format for you all today along with a special segment at the end! In our first topic, we go over whether or not you should push through your heels or your whole foot (4:09). Next, we went over how specialty tools like maces, clubs, sandbags, and kettlebells should be incorporated into your program (7:03) Then, we go over why we like to start with heavier, compound movements earlier on in our workouts and more isolated movements later on in our work...
#AskAchieve 128: Pushing Through Your Heels, Specialty Tools Like Maces and Clubs, How to Structure Workouts, and Our Thoughts on Constantly Dieting!
August 09, 2019 11:05 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Slightly different format for you all today along with a special segment at the end! In our first topic, we go over whether or not you should push through your heels or your whole foot (4:09). Next, we went over how specialty tools like maces, clubs, sandbags, and kettlebells should be incorporated into your program (7:03) Then, we go over why we like to start with heavier, compound movements earlier on in our workouts and more isolated movements lat...
#AskAchieve 127: If We Could Only Do 3 Exercises, Difference Between Abs and Core, and Muscle Groups vs Movement Patterns!
August 01, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We're back with another podcast! In the first question, we talk about the three exercises that we each would choose if we could only do 3 exercises for the rest of our lives (2:21). Next, we talk about the difference between having "visible abs" and a "strong core" (10:21). Lastly, we talk about how to build a strength program and how we choose between body parts or movement patterns (14:12). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love y...
#AskAchieve 127: If We Could Only Do 3 Exercises, Difference Between Abs and Core, and Muscle Groups vs Movement Patterns!
August 01, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We're back with another podcast! In the first question, we talk about the three exercises that we each would choose if we could only do 3 exercises for the rest of our lives (2:21). Next, we talk about the difference between having "visible abs" and a "strong core" (10:21). Lastly, we talk about how to build a strength program and how we choose between body parts or movement patterns (14:12). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you...
#AskAchieve 126: Diastasis, Pull-Ups, and Quick and Easy Meal Prep!
July 26, 2019 13:38 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It's been a minute! In this episode, we explain why we took a brief hiatus as well as why we decided to lease a dedicated podcast/video studio. We apologize in advance for some of our audio issues - it'll get better! We just need to get used to the acoustics of the space and possibly pick up some new equipment. In the first question, we go over how to train your core if you have diastasis recti (4:21) Next, we go over some tips on how to improve you...
#AskAchieve 126: Diastasis, Pull-Ups, and Quick and Easy Meal Prep!
July 26, 2019 13:38 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It's been a minute! In this episode, we explain why we took a brief hiatus as well as why we decided to lease a dedicated podcast/video studio. We apologize in advance for some of our audio issues - it'll get better! We just need to get used to the acoustics of the space and possibly pick up some new equipment. In the first question, we go over how to train your core if you have diastasis recti (4:21) Next, we go over some tips on how to improve your pull-up game (1...
#AskAchieve125: How Many Times You Should Squat Per Week, All the Hype Around Fasting, and Keeping Training Fun While Also Progressing in a Structured Manner!
May 20, 2019 19:07 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are doing well! In the first question of this episode we went over how many times you should squat per week if you want to get stronger (2:22). We also went over what to do if you feel as though your wrists want to bend backwards while squatting (7:35). Next, we went over whether or not we think people should try out intermittent fasting (11:24). Lastly, we talked about how to make training more flexible and fun while still managing to ...
#AskAchieve125: How Many Times You Should Squat Per Week, All the Hype Around Fasting, and Keeping Training Fun While Also Progressing in a Structured Manner!
May 20, 2019 19:07 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are doing well! In the first question of this episode we went over how many times you should squat per week if you want to get stronger (2:22). We also went over what to do if you feel as though your wrists want to bend backwards while squatting (7:35). Next, we went over whether or not we think people should try out intermittent fasting (11:24). Lastly, we talked about how to make training more flexible and fun while still managing to be structured (21...
#AskAchieve 124: Nutrition Advice and Healing Your Relationship with Food!
May 13, 2019 23:01 - 43 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Lauren, as well as two of our other coaches: Ted and Michaela, gave a presentation concerning different facets of nutrition to our members at Achieve. In this episode, you'll gain some insight on why you should always take nutrition advice with a grain of salt as well as some personal insight from Lauren on how she healed her relationship with food. I apologize for the sound quality in this one - we're working on getting some sound treatment for our n...
#AskAchieve 124: Nutrition Advice and Healing Your Relationship with Food!
May 13, 2019 23:01 - 43 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Lauren, as well as two of our other coaches: Ted and Michaela, gave a presentation concerning different facets of nutrition to our members at Achieve. In this episode, you'll gain some insight on why you should always take nutrition advice with a grain of salt as well as some personal insight from Lauren on how she healed her relationship with food. I apologize for the sound quality in this one - we're working on getting some sound treatment for our new podcast room i...
#AskAchieve 123: How to Correct Excessive Quad Dominance During Squatting, Our Thoughts on Protein Powder, and Butt Winking While Deadlifting!
April 29, 2019 23:14 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend! In the first question, we talked about how to address excessive quad dominance while squatting (4:22). Next, we discussed our thoughts on protein powder and which brands we recommend (9:59). Lastly, we talked about how to set up for a hip hinge/deadlift and what to do if your lower back wants to round while you get in position (ie. "butt wink") (16:34). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love ...
#AskAchieve 123: How to Correct Excessive Quad Dominance During Squatting, Our Thoughts on Protein Powder, and Butt Winking While Deadlifting!
April 29, 2019 23:14 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend! In the first question, we talked about how to address excessive quad dominance while squatting (4:22). Next, we discussed our thoughts on protein powder and which brands we recommend (9:59). Lastly, we talked about how to set up for a hip hinge/deadlift and what to do if your lower back wants to round while you get in position (ie. "butt wink") (16:34). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if yo...
#AskAchieve 122: AchieveOnline, Tips for Avoiding Workout Plateaus, the Best Ways to Mentally/Physically Prepare for Surgery, and If It's a Dealbreaker if Your Partner Isn't as Into Fitness as You!
April 23, 2019 17:58 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! In this episode, we spend the first few minutes discussing the launch of [AchieveOnline](http://www.achievefitnessonline.com)! If you’d like to skip ahead to the questions, head to 7:44! In the first question, we talk about how to push past a training plateau (7:44). Then, we talked about the best ways to mentally and physically prepare for the extended downtime after surgery (11:31). Finally, we go over our thoughts on if it’s a dealbreaker if your ...
#AskAchieve 122: AchieveOnline, Tips for Avoiding Workout Plateaus, the Best Ways to Mentally/Physically Prepare for Surgery, and If It's a Dealbreaker if Your Partner Isn't as Into Fitness as You!
April 23, 2019 17:58 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! In this episode, we spend the first few minutes discussing the launch of [AchieveOnline](http://www.achievefitnessonline.com)! If you’d like to skip ahead to the questions, head to 7:44! In the first question, we talk about how to push past a training plateau (7:44). Then, we talked about the best ways to mentally and physically prepare for the extended downtime after surgery (11:31). Finally, we go over our thoughts on if it’s a dealbreaker if your signficant other ...
#AskAchieve 121: How Often to Go for a 1 Rep Max, Lifting Weights with a Slipped Disc, and Lower Body Exercises for Runners!
April 17, 2019 19:22 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus - we're back! First we went over how often a person should for a personal best/PR/1 rep max (5:58). Next, we talked about lifting weights with a slipped disc/bulging disc/etc. and how we'd approach training with that sort of diagnosis (11:49). Finally, we talked about how to approach strength training as well as what type of lower body training you should emphasize as a runner (18:14). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you di...
#AskAchieve 121: How Often to Go for a 1 Rep Max, Lifting Weights with a Slipped Disc, and Lower Body Exercises for Runners!
April 17, 2019 19:22 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus - we're back! First we went over how often a person should for a personal best/PR/1 rep max (5:58). Next, we talked about lifting weights with a slipped disc/bulging disc/etc. and how we'd approach training with that sort of diagnosis (11:49). Finally, we talked about how to approach strength training as well as what type of lower body training you should emphasize as a runner (18:14). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you ...
#AskAchieve 120: How to Feel Less Intimidated at the Gym, How to Feel Your Glutes Better During Bridges and Squats, and How to Address Anterior Pelvic Tilt!
April 03, 2019 19:52 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful week! In the first question, we talk about a really common question - "how can I feel less intimidated at the gym?" (3:07). Next, we talk about how to engage your glutes at the top of a bridge, squat, and deadlift (13:06). Finally, we talk about if Anterior Pelvic Tilt is something you should be worried about and how to address it if you want to work on it (16:30). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’...
#AskAchieve 120: How to Feel Less Intimidated at the Gym, How to Feel Your Glutes Better During Bridges and Squats, and How to Address Anterior Pelvic Tilt!
April 03, 2019 19:52 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful week! In the first question, we talk about a really common question - "how can I feel less intimidated at the gym?" (3:07). Next, we talk about how to engage your glutes at the top of a bridge, squat, and deadlift (13:06). Finally, we talk about if Anterior Pelvic Tilt is something you should be worried about and how to address it if you want to work on it (16:30). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you foreve...
#AskAchieve 119: Knee Position During Squats, the Effectiveness of the Landmine Set-Up, and the Mind-Muscle Connection During the Bench Press and Overhead Press!
March 28, 2019 18:21 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! First off, thanks to all of you who reviewed the podcast last week - we really appreciate it! Please keep em' coming, everyone! In the first question, we delve into knee position during squats and what to do if "nothing" is working to improve your form (1:55). Next, we talked about the Landmine set-up and what we think about it. We referenced @benbrunotraining - definitely go check him out (8:10). Lastly, we answered a question about how to approach ...
#AskAchieve 119: Knee Position During Squats, the Effectiveness of the Landmine Set-Up, and the Mind-Muscle Connection During the Bench Press and Overhead Press!
March 28, 2019 18:21 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! First off, thanks to all of you who reviewed the podcast last week - we really appreciate it! Please keep em' coming, everyone! In the first question, we delve into knee position during squats and what to do if "nothing" is working to improve your form (1:55). Next, we talked about the Landmine set-up and what we think about it. We referenced @benbrunotraining - definitely go check him out (8:10). Lastly, we answered a question about how to approach the mind-muscle c...
#AskAchieve 118: When to Incorporate HIIT Training, If You Should Write Your Own Workouts, and the Best Way to Deal with Exercise Pains!
March 25, 2019 21:12 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day! In the first question, we go over whether or not it's a good idea to incorporate HIIT training before or in the middle of your strength workouts (2:25). Next, we go over if you should write your own workouts or hire someone to create them for you (5:15). Lastly, we over the best way to deal with exercise pains - in other words, how to improve your ability to recover from soreness (11:15). We hope you enjoyed ...
#AskAchieve 118: When to Incorporate HIIT Training, If You Should Write Your Own Workouts, and the Best Way to Deal with Exercise Pains!
March 25, 2019 21:12 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day! In the first question, we go over whether or not it's a good idea to incorporate HIIT training before or in the middle of your strength workouts (2:25). Next, we go over if you should write your own workouts or hire someone to create them for you (5:15). Lastly, we over the best way to deal with exercise pains - in other words, how to improve your ability to recover from soreness (11:15). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If ...
#AskAchieve 117: How Many Sets/Reps We Recommend, Are Calories from Junk Food and "Healthy" Food the Same, and What You Should Eat Before a Workout!
March 20, 2019 22:20 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Super quick episode for you all today! In the first question, we go over what sets/reps we generally recommend (2:08). Next, we discussed whether calories from "junk" food is the same as calories from "healthy" food. (5:10) Lastly, we talked about general recommendations on *what* you should eat before a workout as well as *how long* before a workout you should actually eat (10:20). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever...
#AskAchieve 117: How Many Sets/Reps We Recommend, Are Calories from Junk Food and "Healthy" Food the Same, and What You Should Eat Before a Workout!
March 20, 2019 22:20 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Super quick episode for you all today! In the first question, we go over what sets/reps we generally recommend (2:08). Next, we discussed whether calories from "junk" food is the same as calories from "healthy" food. (5:10) Lastly, we talked about general recommendations on *what* you should eat before a workout as well as *how long* before a workout you should actually eat (10:20). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a ra...
#AskAchieve 116: How to Determine if an Exercise/Modality is Good For You, Pain During Single Leg Glute Bridges, and If Trap Bar Deadlifts Will Improve Your Conventional Deadlift!
March 18, 2019 18:12 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Great little discussion to kick off today's episode on how to determine where or not an exercise/modality (spin, Zumba, strength training, etc) is right for you (2:48). Next, we went over how to adjust single leg glute bridges so that it won't cause pain in your lower back (11:38). Lastly, we went over whether or not a trap bar deadlift would increase a person's conventional deadlift (18:03). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love y...
#AskAchieve 116: How to Determine if an Exercise/Modality is Good For You, Pain During Single Leg Glute Bridges, and If Trap Bar Deadlifts Will Improve Your Conventional Deadlift!
March 18, 2019 18:12 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Great little discussion to kick off today's episode on how to determine where or not an exercise/modality (spin, Zumba, strength training, etc) is right for you (2:48). Next, we went over how to adjust single leg glute bridges so that it won't cause pain in your lower back (11:38). Lastly, we went over whether or not a trap bar deadlift would increase a person's conventional deadlift (18:03). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you...
AchieveMentors #5: How We Hire and Onboard Our Coaching Staff!
March 13, 2019 22:47 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! We're back with another AchieveMentors podcast - just a reminder that this is our show for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers. In today's episode, we expand on AchieveMentors episode 4, and we talk about how how we hire and onboard our coaching staff! We think you gym owners out there will benefit a lot from this one! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a ...
AchieveMentors #5: How We Hire and Onboard Our Coaching Staff!
March 13, 2019 22:47 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! We're back with another AchieveMentors podcast - just a reminder that this is our show for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers. In today's episode, we expand on AchieveMentors episode 4, and we talk about how how we hire and onboard our coaching staff! We think you gym owners out there will benefit a lot from this one! We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriousl...
#AskAchieve 115: Proper Form for Back Extensions, Improving Your Push Up Strength, Preventing Shins Splints While Running, and the Difference Between Hook Grip and Mixed Grip for Deadlifts!
March 11, 2019 23:03 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Quick but action-packed episode for you all today! In the first question, we talk about how to optimize your form during back extensions in order to better engage the glutes (2:00). Next, we went over how to improve full range of motion push ups (4:38). Then, we delved into preventing shin splints. You can access the video on ankle mobility [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&t=0s) (7:55). Finally, we cover the difference between usin...
#AskAchieve 115: Proper Form for Back Extensions, Improving Your Push Up Strength, Preventing Shins Splints While Running, and the Difference Between Hook Grip and Mixed Grip for Deadlifts!
March 11, 2019 23:03 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Quick but action-packed episode for you all today! In the first question, we talk about how to optimize your form during back extensions in order to better engage the glutes (2:00). Next, we went over how to improve full range of motion push ups (4:38). Then, we delved into preventing shin splints. You can access the video on ankle mobility [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&t=0s) (7:55). Finally, we cover the difference between using a hook and mixe...
#AskAchieve 114: Squatting with a Natural Back Arch, Getting Back to Olympic Lifting After Pregnancy, and Improving Your Cat/Cow!
March 06, 2019 14:23 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Our introduction has some references to our last podcast episode where we talk about what to do when someone offers you unsolicited advice at the gym - we couldn't think of a great answer, so we sought out your opinion, and Lauren's mom happened to write in with the perfect answer! In our first question, we cover what we think about squatting with a natural arch in your lower back (2:23). Next, we talk about how to get back into Olympic lifting after ...
#AskAchieve 114: Squatting with a Natural Back Arch, Getting Back to Olympic Lifting After Pregnancy, and Improving Your Cat/Cow!
March 06, 2019 14:23 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Our introduction has some references to our last podcast episode where we talk about what to do when someone offers you unsolicited advice at the gym - we couldn't think of a great answer, so we sought out your opinion, and Lauren's mom happened to write in with the perfect answer! In our first question, we cover what we think about squatting with a natural arch in your lower back (2:23). Next, we talk about how to get back into Olympic lifting after preganancy (5:04)...
#AskAchieve 113: How to Politely Shut Down Unsolicited Advice in the Gym, Back Pain During Rows, Plyometrics for Beginners, and How to Make Healthy Food Choices 100% of the Time!
March 04, 2019 22:21 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you're all staying safe and warm if you're in the Northeast with this snowstorm! In the first question, we talk about how to politely shut down unsolicited advice from a stranger at the gym (2:40). We didn't have a definitive answer here and bring the topic back up again later (20:57). Then, we discussed how to avoid back pain during bent over rows (9:28). Next, we covered how to begin plyometrics training if you're a complete beginner to it (12...
#AskAchieve 113: How to Politely Shut Down Unsolicited Advice in the Gym, Back Pain During Rows, Plyometrics for Beginners, and How to Make Healthy Food Choices 100% of the Time!
March 04, 2019 22:21 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you're all staying safe and warm if you're in the Northeast with this snowstorm! In the first question, we talk about how to politely shut down unsolicited advice from a stranger at the gym (2:40). We didn't have a definitive answer here and bring the topic back up again later (20:57). Then, we discussed how to avoid back pain during bent over rows (9:28). Next, we covered how to begin plyometrics training if you're a complete beginner to it (12:10). Finally, w...
#AskAchieve 112: To Arch or Not to Arch During the Bench Press, Addressing Adductor Pain, The Difference Between the Leg Press and Squats, and How High Your Hips Should be During Deadlifts!
February 25, 2019 22:51 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This one is a rapid-fire answer show with a ton of practical advice. In the first question, we talk about whether or not you should arch during bench pressing (2:17). Then, we covered some very general strategies on how to address adductor pain. We're posting the IG post tonight (2/25/19) and I'll link it in the show notes when it's up! (7:17). Afterwards, we talked about the main differences between the leg press machine and squats (11:55). Finally, we had a little...
#AskAchieve 112: To Arch or Not to Arch During the Bench Press, Addressing Adductor Pain, The Difference Between the Leg Press and Squats, and How High Your Hips Should be During Deadlifts!
February 25, 2019 22:51 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This one is a rapid-fire answer show with a ton of practical advice. In the first question, we talk about whether or not you should arch during bench pressing (2:17). Then, we covered some very general strategies on how to address adductor pain. We're posting the IG post tonight (2/25/19) and I'll link it in the show notes when it's up! (7:17). Afterwards, we talked about the main differences between the leg press machine and squats (11:55). Finally...
#AskAchieve 111: How to Load the Barbell Without Looking Silly, Exercises With the BOSU Ball, Explosive Movements, and Kettlebell Finishers!
February 20, 2019 16:14 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today! In the first question, we discuss how to go about loading a barbell with multiple plates without looking silly in the process (2:55) Next, we go over exercises that we like to use on the BOSU ball and whether or not we think that the BOSU ball is an effective tool overall (8:10) Then, we cover whether or not you should be including power exercises to your workout regimen (12:20) Finally, we talk about where you s...
#AskAchieve 111: How to Load the Barbell Without Looking Silly, Exercises With the BOSU Ball, Explosive Movements, and Kettlebell Finishers!
February 20, 2019 16:14 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today! In the first question, we discuss how to go about loading a barbell with multiple plates without looking silly in the process (2:55) Next, we go over exercises that we like to use on the BOSU ball and whether or not we think that the BOSU ball is an effective tool overall (8:10) Then, we cover whether or not you should be including power exercises to your workout regimen (12:20) Finally, we talk about where you should place kettl...
#AskAchieve 110: Tight Hamstrings, Glute Activation, Wrist Strengthening, and Foot Supination During Squats/Deadlifts!
February 18, 2019 15:02 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We go through a lot of information in a short amount of time for this one! In the first question, we talk about why a person's hamstrings might "feel" chronically tight (2:14). Then, we discuss the second part of the question, which is how to go about activating the glutes better (6:28). After that, we discuss some ideas to strength and mobilize your wrists. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go) the YouTube video we reference on wrist...
#AskAchieve 110: Tight Hamstrings, Glute Activation, Wrist Strengthening, and Foot Supination During Squats/Deadlifts!
February 18, 2019 15:02 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We go through a lot of information in a short amount of time for this one! In the first question, we talk about why a person's hamstrings might "feel" chronically tight (2:14). Then, we discuss the second part of the question, which is how to go about activating the glutes better (6:28). After that, we discuss some ideas to strength and mobilize your wrists. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go) the YouTube video we reference on wrist warm ups. (10:20...
AchieveMentors #4: How We Onboard Our Members!
February 15, 2019 20:19 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! AchieveMentors is our podcast for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers. In today's episode, we go over exactly how we onboard our members from the inquiry to the retention process. Now, we currently have a team of about 10 coaches and managers so our process is a much bigger operation. If you're a personal trainer or gym owner operating alone, we hope this doesn't overwhelm you, but rather give you some ideas on how you can optimize your onboarding process! ...
AchieveMentors #4: How We Onboard Our Members!
February 15, 2019 20:19 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! AchieveMentors is our podcast for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers. In today's episode, we go over exactly how we onboard our members from the inquiry to the retention process. Now, we currently have a team of about 10 coaches and managers so our process is a much bigger operation. If you're a personal trainer or gym owner operating alone, we hope this doesn't overwhelm you, but rather give you some ideas on how you can optimize your onb...
#AskAchieve 109: Best Frequency for Hypertrophy, How to Increase Push-Up Numbers, and Are Deadlifts Bad For Your Back?
February 13, 2019 21:10 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Really good episode for you all today that was completely uninterrupted by our little guy! In the first topic, we delve into some recent research about the best frequency to maximize muscle growth as well as our thoughts on research in general (5:06) Next, we talk about some concepts like grease the groove, training to failure, and total volume for how to increase the number of push ups and pull ups you can do (11:54). Finally, we discuss whether or...
#AskAchieve 109: Best Frequency for Hypertrophy, How to Increase Push-Up Numbers, and Are Deadlifts Bad For Your Back?
February 13, 2019 21:10 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Really good episode for you all today that was completely uninterrupted by our little guy! In the first topic, we delve into some recent research about the best frequency to maximize muscle growth as well as our thoughts on research in general (5:06) Next, we talk about some concepts like grease the groove, training to failure, and total volume for how to increase the number of push ups and pull ups you can do (11:54). Finally, we discuss whether or not we think doi...
#AskAchieve 108: Improving Lunge Stability, Transitioning from Traditional Strength Training to Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting, and How to Utilize Progressive Overload in Your Programs!
February 11, 2019 21:29 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! In the first question, we talk about a couple ways to improve stability when you lunge. The key concepts are to reduce range of motion, make the exercise less dynamic, and utilize various forms of assistance (4:59). Next, we delved into how to transition from traditional strength exercises like lunges and dumbbell work, and move to more advanced exercises like barbell work like the powerlifts and olympic lifts (10...
#AskAchieve 108: Improving Lunge Stability, Transitioning from Traditional Strength Training to Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting, and How to Utilize Progressive Overload in Your Programs!
February 11, 2019 21:29 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! In the first question, we talk about a couple ways to improve stability when you lunge. The key concepts are to reduce range of motion, make the exercise less dynamic, and utilize various forms of assistance (4:59). Next, we delved into how to transition from traditional strength exercises like lunges and dumbbell work, and move to more advanced exercises like barbell work like the powerlifts and olympic lifts (10:28). Lastly, we...