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!
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
#AskAchieve 107: Does the RDL Work the Glutes, Healthy Habits While Traveling, and "Safe" Ab Exercises During Pregnancy!
February 07, 2019 04:30 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We missed Monday's episode due to being in sunny Florida, but we're back! In the first question, we talk about what muscle groups are being worked during a Romanian Deadlift and whether or not the glutes should be playing a significant role or not (2:08). Next, we talked about how to maintain healthy habits while traveling (5:44). Finally, we discussed safe ab and core exercises during pregnancy (18:00). [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvl...
#AskAchieve 107: Does the RDL Work the Glutes, Healthy Habits While Traveling, and "Safe" Ab Exercises During Pregnancy!
February 07, 2019 04:30 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We missed Monday's episode due to being in sunny Florida, but we're back! In the first question, we talk about what muscle groups are being worked during a Romanian Deadlift and whether or not the glutes should be playing a significant role or not (2:08). Next, we talked about how to maintain healthy habits while traveling (5:44). Finally, we discussed safe ab and core exercises during pregnancy (18:00). [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw&t=0s) is a v...
#AskAchieve 106: Would We Recommend RomWod/MobilityWod, How Our Training Has Changed Since We Became Parents, and If Currently Have Any Joint Pain!
January 30, 2019 16:34 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It took us a little while to get going because Kendrick has been through a bit of a sleep regression and we were recording this episode pretty early - so bear with us haha! In the first question we answer a question asking if we recommend a mobility program like RomWod or MobilityWod (1:29). We then go over how our personal workouts have been modified and adjusted after we've become parents (5:58). Finally, we discussed if we currently are in any phy...
#AskAchieve 106: Would We Recommend RomWod/MobilityWod, How Our Training Has Changed Since We Became Parents, and If Currently Have Any Joint Pain!
January 30, 2019 16:34 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It took us a little while to get going because Kendrick has been through a bit of a sleep regression and we were recording this episode pretty early - so bear with us haha! In the first question we answer a question asking if we recommend a mobility program like RomWod or MobilityWod (1:29). We then go over how our personal workouts have been modified and adjusted after we've become parents (5:58). Finally, we discussed if we currently are in any physical pain (17:21...
#AskAchieve 105: How to Recover without Skipping the Gym, How to Fix Hips Shooting Up During the Deadlift, and How to Determine How Many Calories You Should Eat Each Day!
January 28, 2019 20:59 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope all you Northeast Achievers are staying warm throughout this cold and somewhat-snowy-depending-on-where-you-live period! In the first question we talk about how to get a recovery workout in and what it entails (3:01). Next, we talk about how to address hips shooting up early during a deadlift. We talk about this YouTube video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEQNIH-KXvM&t=0s) (5:55). Finally, we address how we approach determining how many...
#AskAchieve 105: How to Recover without Skipping the Gym, How to Fix Hips Shooting Up During the Deadlift, and How to Determine How Many Calories You Should Eat Each Day!
January 28, 2019 20:59 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope all you Northeast Achievers are staying warm throughout this cold and somewhat-snowy-depending-on-where-you-live period! In the first question we talk about how to get a recovery workout in and what it entails (3:01). Next, we talk about how to address hips shooting up early during a deadlift. We talk about this YouTube video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEQNIH-KXvM&t=0s) (5:55). Finally, we address how we approach determining how many calories you sho...
The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 3: Can You Be A Personal Trainer and a Full Time Student, How We Opened Achieve Fitness, and How to Sell Personal Training as a Coach!
January 26, 2019 17:11 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers! In the first question, we dive into whether or not someone can be a full-time student and start the process of becoming a personal trainer (1:10). Next, we talked about some of the logistics of how we came to open our gym, Achieve Fitness (7:02). Finally, we address how to sell your personal training services as a newer coach at your gym (19:14). W...
The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 3: Can You Be A Personal Trainer and a Full Time Student, How We Opened Achieve Fitness, and How to Sell Personal Training as a Coach!
January 26, 2019 17:11 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat’s up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers! In the first question, we dive into whether or not someone can be a full-time student and start the process of becoming a personal trainer (1:10). Next, we talked about some of the logistics of how we came to open our gym, Achieve Fitness (7:02). Finally, we address how to sell your personal training services as a newer coach at you...
#AskAchieve 104: How to Correct Your Chest Dumping Forward During Squats, Why Your Quad is Cramping During L-Sits, and Getting Around Shoulder Pain During a Bench Press!
January 23, 2019 23:19 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that we think will help a lot of you out! In the first question, we talk about what to do and how to address your chest "dumping forward" when you squat down. We reference this [ankle mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU) video, this [core stability](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) video, and this [t-spine mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E) video (6:45). Then, we addressed wh...
#AskAchieve 104: How to Correct Your Chest Dumping Forward During Squats, Why Your Quad is Cramping During L-Sits, and Getting Around Shoulder Pain During a Bench Press!
January 23, 2019 23:19 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that we think will help a lot of you out! In the first question, we talk about what to do and how to address your chest "dumping forward" when you squat down. We reference this [ankle mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU) video, this [core stability](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) video, and this [t-spine mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E) video (6:45). Then...
#AskAchieve 103: Difference Between Forward and Reverse Lunges, Spine Position for Squats, Knee-Friendly Cardio Options, and Pronation During Lower Body Exercises!
January 21, 2019 21:59 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that has more tangible advice. In the first question, we talked about the different between forward and reverse lunges, which one we prefer and why (4:22). Then, we covered the ideal spinal position for both loaded and unloaded squats (8:30). Next, we discussed some knee-friendly cardiovascular exercises that are more low-impact (11:21). Finally, we delved into a listener who tends to pronate when they squ...
#AskAchieve 103: Difference Between Forward and Reverse Lunges, Spine Position for Squats, Knee-Friendly Cardio Options, and Pronation During Lower Body Exercises!
January 21, 2019 21:59 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that has more tangible advice. In the first question, we talked about the different between forward and reverse lunges, which one we prefer and why (4:22). Then, we covered the ideal spinal position for both loaded and unloaded squats (8:30). Next, we discussed some knee-friendly cardiovascular exercises that are more low-impact (11:21). Finally, we delved into a listener who tends to pronate when they squat/deadlift/hip t...
The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep.2: What We Would've Done Differently Early on in Our Careers, Becoming a Mobile PT, and Some Gym Owner Advice!
January 18, 2019 14:44 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers! This was a fun one! The first question, we went a little deep and talked about what we would've done differently earlier on in our careers (1:45). Next, we dicuss how we approach starting a mobile PT business in 2019 (9:49). Finally, we discuss why big box gyms don't want their members to show up along with some more gym owner advice (21:37)! We ho...
The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep.2: What We Would've Done Differently Early on in Our Careers, Becoming a Mobile PT, and Some Gym Owner Advice!
January 18, 2019 14:44 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers! This was a fun one! The first question, we went a little deep and talked about what we would've done differently earlier on in our careers (1:45). Next, we dicuss how we approach starting a mobile PT business in 2019 (9:49). Finally, we discuss why big box gyms don't want their members to show up along with some more gym owner advic...
#AskAchieve 102: How to Train with Osteoporosis, How to Get into a Proper Deadlift Stance, and Bracing/Breathing During Squats and Deadlifts!
January 17, 2019 01:41 - 27 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Episode 102! In question one, we tackle how to train with osteoporosis (1:08). Next, we talk about how to get into an optimal conventional deadlift stance (6:28). Finally, we delve into how we coach breathing and bracing for squatting and deadlifting based upon the context of the situation. (18:07). 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 lot! Please ...
#AskAchieve 102: How to Train with Osteoporosis, How to Get into a Proper Deadlift Stance, and Bracing/Breathing During Squats and Deadlifts!
January 17, 2019 01:41 - 27 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Episode 102! In question one, we tackle how to train with osteoporosis (1:08). Next, we talk about how to get into an optimal conventional deadlift stance (6:28). Finally, we delve into how we coach breathing and bracing for squatting and deadlifting based upon the context of the situation. (18:07). 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 lot! Please DM us @achievefit...
#AskAchieve 101: How to Put Together a Strength Training Program!
January 14, 2019 22:25 - 35 minutes - 25 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program. Here are a couple of notes: **Joint-By-Joint Approach** Neck - Stability Shoulder - Mobility Scapular - Stability T-Spine - Mobility Lower Back - Stability Hip - Mobility Knee - Stability Ankle - Mobility Foot - Stability As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You...
#AskAchieve 101: How to Put Together a Strength Training Program!
January 14, 2019 22:25 - 35 minutes - 25 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program. Here are a couple of notes: **Joint-By-Joint Approach** Neck - Stability Shoulder - Mobility Scapular - Stability T-Spine - Mobility Lower Back - Stability Hip - Mobility Knee - Stability Ankle - Mobility Foot - Stability As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your w...
The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 1: Our New Show for Fitness Professionals and Aspiring Personal Trainers!
January 12, 2019 15:14 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers! We decided to make a separate show dedicated to specifically those who are personal trainers, fitness coaches, and aspiring fitness professionals. This episode covers some of our most commonly asked questions from aspiring coaches like our recommended baseline certifications to obtain a CPT, our recommended specialty certifications, and other "prerequisites" in order to get your feet wet and make the jump to become a personal trainer. We hope you enjoy this new series!...
The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 1: Our New Show for Fitness Professionals and Aspiring Personal Trainers!
January 12, 2019 15:14 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers! We decided to make a separate show dedicated to specifically those who are personal trainers, fitness coaches, and aspiring fitness professionals. This episode covers some of our most commonly asked questions from aspiring coaches like our recommended baseline certifications to obtain a CPT, our recommended specialty certifications, and other "prerequisites" in order to get your feet wet and make the jump to become a personal trainer. We hope you enjoy...
#AskAchieve 100: How to Get Into A Better Front Squat Position, How to Increase Squat Strength, and Stretches/Exercises for Lower Back Pain
January 09, 2019 22:56 - 23 minutes - 17 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In the first question, we dive into how to get into a better front rack position for front squats. Check out this youtube video for a visual of the exercises we discussed [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k) (2:15). We then talked about how to increase squat strength by adding additional squat days or by adding assistance work (7:46). Finally, we discuss some lower-back friendly strength training exercises as well as a mobility/stabili...
#AskAchieve 100: How to Get Into A Better Front Squat Position, How to Increase Squat Strength, and Stretches/Exercises for Lower Back Pain
January 09, 2019 22:56 - 23 minutes - 17 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In the first question, we dive into how to get into a better front rack position for front squats. Check out this youtube video for a visual of the exercises we discussed [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k) (2:15). We then talked about how to increase squat strength by adding additional squat days or by adding assistance work (7:46). Finally, we discuss some lower-back friendly strength training exercises as well as a mobility/stability strategy to he...
#AskAchieve 99: How to Improve Your Pull-Ups, How to Get Over the Fear of Getting Under the Bar During Snatches, and How to Break Through a Plateau!
January 07, 2019 21:56 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the brief hiatus! With holiday travels and craziness, we decided to take the podcast off our plate for a couple weeks. But, we're back! Kendrick interjected with a couple of good noises and screams but we were able to get through the episode okay haha! In the first question, we dive into a few strategies that will help you get your first pullup. We delve deeper into some of the details in this youtube video as well [here](https://www.youtube....
#AskAchieve 99: How to Improve Your Pull-Ups, How to Get Over the Fear of Getting Under the Bar During Snatches, and How to Break Through a Plateau!
January 07, 2019 21:56 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the brief hiatus! With holiday travels and craziness, we decided to take the podcast off our plate for a couple weeks. But, we're back! Kendrick interjected with a couple of good noises and screams but we were able to get through the episode okay haha! In the first question, we dive into a few strategies that will help you get your first pullup. We delve deeper into some of the details in this youtube video as well [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqv_...
#AskAchieve 98: Difference Between Stiff Legged Deadlifts and Romanian Deadlifts, How to Prioritize Different Goals at the Same Time, If Deadlifts a Leg or Back Exercise, and In-Season Programming Considerations!
December 18, 2018 02:01 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Sorry the podcast has been more like 1x a week, but Kendrick has been limiting our opportunities a bit! In the first question, we delve into the difference between stiff legged deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts, and which one we prefer (2:11). We then go into how to prioritize different goals all at the same time (5:47). Next, we discuss how we classify deadlifts - as a back exercise or a leg exercise (10:52). Finally, we touch o...
#AskAchieve 98: Difference Between Stiff Legged Deadlifts and Romanian Deadlifts, How to Prioritize Different Goals at the Same Time, If Deadlifts a Leg or Back Exercise, and In-Season Programming Considerations!
December 18, 2018 02:01 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Sorry the podcast has been more like 1x a week, but Kendrick has been limiting our opportunities a bit! In the first question, we delve into the difference between stiff legged deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts, and which one we prefer (2:11). We then go into how to prioritize different goals all at the same time (5:47). Next, we discuss how we classify deadlifts - as a back exercise or a leg exercise (10:52). Fi...
#AskAchieve 97: How to Strengthen Your Rhomboids, At-Home Workouts for the Holidays, Ankle Pain During Squats, and Our Advice for Dating a Bodybuilder!
December 10, 2018 22:23 - 19 minutes - 14 MBWhat's up, Achievers! Sorry in advance for this episode as there were A LOT of Kendrick interruptions in the first 10 minutes or so! It's a good one though and we managed to get through four questions! For question one, we covered how to strengthen your rhomboids (0:57). Then, we discussed some quick workout strategies when you're home for the holidays (4:10). Next, we delved into what to do if you're experiencing ankle pain while squatting (7:55). Finally, we gave some d...
#AskAchieve 97: How to Strengthen Your Rhomboids, At-Home Workouts for the Holidays, Ankle Pain During Squats, and Our Advice for Dating a Bodybuilder!
December 10, 2018 22:23 - 19 minutes - 14 MBWhat's up, Achievers! Sorry in advance for this episode as there were A LOT of Kendrick interruptions in the first 10 minutes or so! It's a good one though and we managed to get through four questions! For question one, we covered how to strengthen your rhomboids (0:57). Then, we discussed some quick workout strategies when you're home for the holidays (4:10). Next, we delved into what to do if you're experiencing ankle pain while squatting (7:55). Finally, we gave some dating advice! Hah...
#AskAchieve 96: The Effectiveness of Short HIIT Workouts, If You Need to Eat "Clean" While Already in a Caloric Deficit, and Proper Gym Etiquette
December 04, 2018 01:02 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover the effectiveness of 20 minute HIIT workouts and whether or not they are conducive for overall health and fitness (4:37). We also went over if you need to eat "clean" if you're looking for weight loss and are already in a caloric deficit (8:25). Lastly, we cover just basic gym etiquette! Some of you can be uncomfortable in a gym setting simply because you don't know the "rules". We discuss some general topics here! (14:23). We hope you enjo...
#AskAchieve 96: The Effectiveness of Short HIIT Workouts, If You Need to Eat "Clean" While Already in a Caloric Deficit, and Proper Gym Etiquette
December 04, 2018 01:02 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover the effectiveness of 20 minute HIIT workouts and whether or not they are conducive for overall health and fitness (4:37). We also went over if you need to eat "clean" if you're looking for weight loss and are already in a caloric deficit (8:25). Lastly, we cover just basic gym etiquette! Some of you can be uncomfortable in a gym setting simply because you don't know the "rules". We discuss some general topics here! (14:23). ...
#AskAchieve 95: Our Thoughts on Weight Belts, How to Incorporate Accessory Lifts, and Hips Shooting Up First During a Deadlift!
November 28, 2018 20:58 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, the first question we go over involves our thoughts on using weight belts during strength training and heavier lifts (1:26). We then cover how to go about incorporating accessory movements like hip thrusts, rows, KB presses, side planks, etc. after performing the main lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. We dive deep into the order as well as "non-competing" supersets (5:36). Lastly, we go over how to go about addressing...
#AskAchieve 95: Our Thoughts on Weight Belts, How to Incorporate Accessory Lifts, and Hips Shooting Up First During a Deadlift!
November 28, 2018 20:58 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In this episode, the first question we go over involves our thoughts on using weight belts during strength training and heavier lifts (1:26). We then cover how to go about incorporating accessory movements like hip thrusts, rows, KB presses, side planks, etc. after performing the main lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. We dive deep into the order as well as "non-competing" supersets (5:36). Lastly, we go over how to go about addressing hips shooting up...
#AskAchieve 94: Upper Back Pain During Deadlifts, Progressive Overload, and Low Back Pain After Pregnancy
November 26, 2018 22:27 - 23 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In the first question, we dive into one of our members who is experiencing some upper/mid back pain during deadlifts (1:47). We then go over some logistics of progressive overload and how to increase volume/intensity/etc during your workouts (11:32). Finally, we talk about how to address extreme lower back pain and why some physical therapists are better than others (15:47). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and...
#AskAchieve 94: Upper Back Pain During Deadlifts, Progressive Overload, and Low Back Pain After Pregnancy
November 26, 2018 22:27 - 23 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! In the first question, we dive into one of our members who is experiencing some upper/mid back pain during deadlifts (1:47). We then go over some logistics of progressive overload and how to increase volume/intensity/etc during your workouts (11:32). Finally, we talk about how to address extreme lower back pain and why some physical therapists are better than others (15:47). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you ...
#AskAchieve 93: Grip Strength for Deadlifts, Winging Scapula, Repeat Injuries, and Our Thoughts on EMS Training!
November 19, 2018 21:17 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Another successful podcast! This time Kendrick was fast asleep in a carrier beside us - he made a couple of peeps, but slept pretty peacefully throughout the episode overall! In the first question, we cover a question concerning how to increase grip strength for deadlifts (1:53). Then, we go over the topic of "winging scapula". We talk about why there isn't anything inherently "wrong" with winging scaps and how to go about addressing it (7:17). Final...
#AskAchieve 93: Grip Strength for Deadlifts, Winging Scapula, Repeat Injuries, and Our Thoughts on EMS Training!
November 19, 2018 21:17 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Another successful podcast! This time Kendrick was fast asleep in a carrier beside us - he made a couple of peeps, but slept pretty peacefully throughout the episode overall! In the first question, we cover a question concerning how to increase grip strength for deadlifts (1:53). Then, we go over the topic of "winging scapula". We talk about why there isn't anything inherently "wrong" with winging scaps and how to go about addressing it (7:17). Finally, we delve into...
#AskAchieve 92: Struggling With Push-Ups, Workouts As A New Parent, and Whether Or Not You Should Perform HIIT Workouts In The Morning!
November 14, 2018 23:59 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Short and quick episode for you all today! In the first question, we address how to approach push-ups if you're struggling in the bottom position and the position of your elbows (1:39). Next, we cover energy and workouts as a new parent (5:17). Then, we go over whether or not to split up your HIIT and strength workouts, and if you do split them up if you should perform HIIT in the morning and strength at night (8:41). Finally, we talk about an Insta...
#AskAchieve 92: Struggling With Push-Ups, Workouts As A New Parent, and Whether Or Not You Should Perform HIIT Workouts In The Morning!
November 14, 2018 23:59 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Short and quick episode for you all today! In the first question, we address how to approach push-ups if you're struggling in the bottom position and the position of your elbows (1:39). Next, we cover energy and workouts as a new parent (5:17). Then, we go over whether or not to split up your HIIT and strength workouts, and if you do split them up if you should perform HIIT in the morning and strength at night (8:41). Finally, we talk about an Instagram post that La...
#AskAchieve 91: How to Add Weights to Compound Movements, Injury Considerations for Broken Bones, and Balancing Double Leg and Single Leg Training!
November 12, 2018 20:59 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Couple of Kendrick pauses in this one so bear with us! In the first question, we answer how to go about starting compound movements and understanding how to add weight (1:20). We then go over injury considerations for a broken bone on one side and how to approach it physically and mentally (8:51). Finally, we answer a question from a listener who was wondering if double leg or single leg training was better, and how to work both into his current prog...
#AskAchieve 91: How to Add Weights to Compound Movements, Injury Considerations for Broken Bones, and Balancing Double Leg and Single Leg Training!
November 12, 2018 20:59 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Couple of Kendrick pauses in this one so bear with us! In the first question, we answer how to go about starting compound movements and understanding how to add weight (1:20). We then go over injury considerations for a broken bone on one side and how to approach it physically and mentally (8:51). Finally, we answer a question from a listener who was wondering if double leg or single leg training was better, and how to work both into his current program. (13:14). We...
#AskAchieve 90: Strategies for Extra Glute Activation, Upper Back Rounding During Cleans, and How to Achieve a Caloric Surplus to Gain Weight!
November 07, 2018 21:32 - 16 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus! It's been difficult to time our usual podcast time around Kendrick's feeding and napping schedule so we decided to not stress and just take a week off. Still struggling a bit, but we're back! In the first question, we cover why you might see some very specific strategies like excessive chin tucking during hip thursts and aggresive pelvic tilting during squats (1:39). In the next question, we talk about why someone's back might ro...
#AskAchieve 90: Strategies for Extra Glute Activation, Upper Back Rounding During Cleans, and How to Achieve a Caloric Surplus to Gain Weight!
November 07, 2018 21:32 - 16 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus! It's been difficult to time our usual podcast time around Kendrick's feeding and napping schedule so we decided to not stress and just take a week off. Still struggling a bit, but we're back! In the first question, we cover why you might see some very specific strategies like excessive chin tucking during hip thursts and aggresive pelvic tilting during squats (1:39). In the next question, we talk about why someone's back might round when receivin...
#AskAchieve 89: What to Do If You Don't Have a Gym Membership, EMOMs and AMRAPs and Oly Lifting, and How to Approach Other Trainers Teaching "Incorrect" Form!
October 29, 2018 17:47 - 22 minutes - 16 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope y'all are doing well! I apologize in advance because we had some audio issues halfway through the episode. I think it's because of our washer/dryer that was operating, or it may have been some baby interference with Kendrick haha! Either way, there are a couple of choppy/static-y parts so bear with us please! In our first question, we talk about how to train if you don't have a membership and what equipment we would recommend (2:07). Then we cove...
#AskAchieve 89: What to Do If You Don't Have a Gym Membership, EMOMs and AMRAPs and Oly Lifting, and How to Approach Other Trainers Teaching "Incorrect" Form!
October 29, 2018 17:47 - 22 minutes - 16 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Hope y'all are doing well! I apologize in advance because we had some audio issues halfway through the episode. I think it's because of our washer/dryer that was operating, or it may have been some baby interference with Kendrick haha! Either way, there are a couple of choppy/static-y parts so bear with us please! In our first question, we talk about how to train if you don't have a membership and what equipment we would recommend (2:07). Then we cover how to incorpor...
#AskAchieve 88: Hip Rotation During Squats, Knee Pain During Squats, and How to Switch Up Your Strength Programming!
October 24, 2018 21:10 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about squats and strength programs! In the first question we address a question from a listener who has been experiencing a hip rotation and shift during squats (2:57). Next, we delve into how to address knee pain during squats and how to go about to exercises that target the quads (9:13). Lastly, we do a deep dive into strength programming and how/when to switch up your routine (16:53). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you...
#AskAchieve 88: Hip Rotation During Squats, Knee Pain During Squats, and How to Switch Up Your Strength Programming!
October 24, 2018 21:10 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about squats and strength programs! In the first question we address a question from a listener who has been experiencing a hip rotation and shift during squats (2:57). Next, we delve into how to address knee pain during squats and how to go about to exercises that target the quads (9:13). Lastly, we do a deep dive into strength programming and how/when to switch up your routine (16:53). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you d...
#AskAchieve 87: Muscle Tightness, Working Through Mobility Restrictions, StrongLifts 5x5, and How We Encourage Consistency With Our Members!
October 22, 2018 15:43 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It finally happened! Kendrick Austin Pak was born at a whopping 9lbs 3oz at 8:54am on 10/17/18 and 21 inches long! We summarize what happened and how we came up with his name! In our first question, we answer a question from a professional soccer player who was wondering what he should do about the tightness he's feeling from his lower body (4:25). Next, we cover a question from a personal trainer who was wondering how they should go about working wit...
#AskAchieve 87: Muscle Tightness, Working Through Mobility Restrictions, StrongLifts 5x5, and How We Encourage Consistency With Our Members!
October 22, 2018 15:43 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! It finally happened! Kendrick Austin Pak was born at a whopping 9lbs 3oz at 8:54am on 10/17/18 and 21 inches long! We summarize what happened and how we came up with his name! In our first question, we answer a question from a professional soccer player who was wondering what he should do about the tightness he's feeling from his lower body (4:25). Next, we cover a question from a personal trainer who was wondering how they should go about working with an overweight t...
#AskAchieve 86: How Much Protein You Should Get In A Day, Choosing Between Total Body vs. Upper/Lower Splits, and How to Transition from Isolation Based Training to Powerlifting!
October 11, 2018 00:17 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Nope, still no baby, which means more podcasts! haha In the first question, we talk about how much protein you should strive to get each day (4:47). We then covered how to choose between 3 total body workouts a week versus 3-4 upper/lower body workouts a week (11:40). Lastly, we discussed how to transition from performing primarily isolation-based strength training exercises to more compound-based powerlifting (19:14). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, w...
#AskAchieve 86: How Much Protein You Should Get In A Day, Choosing Between Total Body vs. Upper/Lower Splits, and How to Transition from Isolation Based Training to Powerlifting!
October 11, 2018 00:17 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat's up, Achievers?! Nope, still no baby, which means more podcasts! haha In the first question, we talk about how much protein you should strive to get each day (4:47). We then covered how to choose between 3 total body workouts a week versus 3-4 upper/lower body workouts a week (11:40). Lastly, we discussed how to transition from performing primarily isolation-based strength training exercises to more compound-based powerlifting (19:14). We hope you enjoyed this episo...