Warm-up sets are easy to skip.They’re not exciting like hitting a PR (Personal Record) 💪They can feel pointless because they’re low intensity.And let’s be honest… they take up extra time. I get it. I’ve definitely had sessions where I’ve wanted to skip them too. But after strength training for over
The truth about healing no one wants to sell you: it’s slow, messy, and absolutely not meant to be done alone. I wanted to share a client’s story about recovering from a really hard experience. This is specifically about chronic pain, but this applies to any debilitating health journey:
When it comes to behavior change, wether youre adult or teenager, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some people respond well to the intense, “bootcamp” style. You suck it up, push through the discomfort, and eventually develop the grit to do hard things. With enough motivation and discipline, it becomes routine. That
What happens when you’re doing something your body isn’t used to—like walking 15 miles on vacation? Let’s talk about it. There’s a common pattern we see at the gym: someone goes on vacation, does something they don’t normally do—walks all day in sandals, hikes a little too much, or gets
The Start Feels Hard for Everyone 😮💨 When people first come to us, they’re often in a place where motivation feels nonexistent. Their energy is low, they don’t feel disciplined, and they’ve either never started—or they’ve tried so many “health kicks” that just left them feeling miserable and overwhelmed. Some
Life can get overwhelming. Work crises, sick loved ones, deadlines, or unexpected challenges can consume all your energy and time. And when that happens? Taking care of yourself often falls way down the priority list. But here’s the thing: If you buy back your time, you create space for the
No matter what you’re addressing, trying to improve, or hoping to overcome, decisions have to be made. And no matter what you do, something has to give—whether it’s time, effort, money, or sometimes a combination of all three. For example, if you’re trying to improve your health, you might decide
💊 The Problem With How We Treat Pain Pain is a personal experience influenced by many factors, yet it’s often treated as a mechanical issue—something is broken, so we must fix it. When pain strikes, the instinct is to seek a quick solution:✔️ A pill✔️ A chiropractic adjustment✔️ A massage
“I Think I Overdid It. I Need to Stop.” We hear this all the time. Whether it’s starting a new workout, adding more walks, or trying a new activity—people often assume they’ve pushed too hard and should back off. But is that really what’s going on? There’s some truth to
At Enhancing Life Personal Training, we’ve worked with people in pain for over 14 years. One thing we see repeatedly is that when your body starts feeling achy, stiff, or sore, it’s often a sign that you need more movement, not less. 🛑 The Instinct to Rest vs. The Need
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