February Workout of the Month
The Minimalist Workout For Fat Loss and Muscle Last month, we focused on getting stronger using some basic movements. I hope you were able to make some great gains by utilizing the January Workout of...
View ArticleMarch 2013 Workout of the Month
Race Against The Clock Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out the March 2013 Workout of the Month at the Coaches’ Corner blog! My first question to you is, are you busy? Silly question, right? We all...
View ArticleTRX Finisher
Want to add a little fire to your upper body day? Try this TRX finisher that I learned from my boss Justin Grinnell. I love this finisher because it really forces you to stay disciplined while you are...
View ArticleApril Workout of the Month
The weather is warming up here in Michigan. Soon many of us will be outside running around, hiking, biking and possibly have a little less clothing on. It always makes for a better Spring and Summer,...
View ArticleDoes your car run off Mountain Dew?
Gas prices continue to go up, up, and up and it seems like we have to drive more than ever now, making our wallets empty faster than a pizza box during the Superbowl. In order to get my theory across...
View ArticleThe Scale Says What?!
I know the number on the scale is not just a tender spot with women. I am sure of this because I share an office with men that are concerned about their figures. I believe that the guys (even the...
View ArticleTake Training Off the To Do List!?
Most people, after reading this title, look astonished that a person who has chosen a profession in the fitness industry would say to take training off the “to do list.” Let me explain a little more of...
View ArticleYou Can Pick Your Nose, Not Where you Lose Fat
More often then not, when you are with a new client (some of the veterans are guilty of this as well) and you ask them the question, “What are some of your fitness goals?” you will in turn...
View ArticleStrength Training Programming Made Simple: A Complete 6-week Workout Routine
The more I learn, the more I feel like I don’t know anything about exercise. Or, could it be that exercise hasn’t really changed that much. Most sports have pretty much stayed the same over the years....
View ArticleJune Workout of the Month – The Litvinov Workout
This month I am going to introduce to you a very underrated and underused method of strength and conditioning: The Litvinov Workout. This workout method is nothing fancy or new. In fact, it has been...
View ArticleJuly Workout of the Month
Summer Countdown Workouts The month of July is here and summer is now in full gear. In Michigan, we tend to count the days of summer that are left, since they come and go so fast. As the days of...
View ArticleSweat vs Swoll: The Measure of a Good Workout
I know I will be ridiculed for using the word “swoll” in my title but I did so to try and answer a commonly asked question. What is the true measure of a good workout? There are some that believe the...
View ArticleAugust Workout Of The Month
Building Your Aerobic Base I am sure that most of you have heard of HIIT (high intensity interval training). For the past few years, it has been the “cardio craze” in the industry. From CrossFit to...
View ArticleChuggin’ Your Way to Dehydration
When you are thirsty you drink water. Seems simple enough, go on. Scenario Time! You are dabbling in the art of outdoor exercise and the temperature is so hot outside that half of your shoe’s soles...
View ArticleSeptember Workout(s) of the Month
Minimum Time Does Not Mean Minimum Results! 1-Hour a Week is All You Need To Start Out With! The end of summer is here and September has came upon us fast. Labor Day has come and gone, that Michigan...
View ArticleReal “Cardio”– Where Do You Measure Up?
Go ahead! Grab a water bottle, the newest celebrity insider magazine and claim yourself an elliptical. Go at a pace that is borderline considered sleeping and tell all your friends about your...
View ArticleOctober Workout of the Month
I have been writing the Workout of the Month for State of Fitness for quite some time now. I must admit that I get stumped from time to time coming up with something fresh and exciting. I am a pretty...
View ArticleNovember Workout of the Month
Muscle in Minutes Many of us are people of routine. It doesn’t matter if you are determined to stick to your current workout routine, or never want to miss you Semi-private training session,...
View ArticleWhy You Should Embrace the Airdyne Bike
“Whether you see it as reward or punishment, the Airdyne never lies.” They are metal, cold, and do not look like much, but the airdyne bikes may very well be the most effective...
View ArticleDecember Workout Of The Month
December Workout Of The Month Cardio For The Non-Cardio There is no doubt about it; cardiovascular (cardio) training is a very important part of any fitness regimen. From our first days as a...
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