Author Archives: Matt Emmons

Creating Momentum

Where are you going this year? Many of us start out the New Year with lofty goals and resolutions, having learned from Zig Ziglar and other motivational speakers that if we don’t aim high, we can’t expect to achieve anything! But somehow, down the road, life seems to get in the way, we lose focus […]

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Mouth watering Healthy Dessert

Mouth watering Healthy Dessert Ok, so it’s not Thanksgiving just yet, but who ever said it has to be a holiday to enjoy a delicious AND nutritious treat? I know I never did! That being written, you simply will NOT believe what my partner over at Prograde Nutrition have come up with this time: See link below! […]

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Work Out Failure

You’re Going to Fail. Here’s How to Avoid it

You’re Going to Fail. Here’s How to Avoid it Take a minute and think back to how many times you’ve made a New Year’s resolution. “I’m going to lose weight.” “I’m going to start eating healthy.” “I’m going to spend more time with my kids.” “I’m going to try and not scream at and/or question […]

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Give ’em the Heater

Take a moment and think of the fastest motions that occur in all of sports. There’s kicking a soccer ball with full power, taking a slap shot in ice hockey, or even taking a shot in lacrosse. All of these are no doubt very fast, but they all take a back seat to throwing a […]

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The Secret to Success Regardless of Your Goal

Your workout routine is systematically written out and scientifically planned down to the smallest detail. You are always on time and never miss a workout. Your nutrition is so on point it’s not even funny. Your macronutrient breakdown is a perfect 48.26% carbohydrate, 22.44% protein, and 29.3% fat. You drink enough water to hydrate 3 […]

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Carb Tolerance? SON OF A …..!

A question I’ve had from many clients, and I’m sure most trainers have as well, is why can’t I lose weight? I’ve been eating well and working out, I don’t get it. Or, I’m eating just like my husband, not as much, but he’s losing weight and I haven’t budged! I’m so frustrated! We break […]

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ACL Injuries & Recovery: What you Need To Know – Part I

ACL Injuries & Recovery: What you Need To Know – Part I I’ve been working with post-surgery ACL patients for almost 6 years now, both young athletes and adults.  It still astonishes me how many females tear their ACL’s compared to males. So, I am going to start a series of blog posts about the […]

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Importance Of Foam Rolling In Your Workout

I thought I’d start my first post with something I insist every one of my clients does before a workout,  foam rolling. Foam rolling has gotten a bad rap in the past by professionals claiming it’s bad for you and can actually cause harm to yourself. Well, yes it does hurt but that hurt is […]

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