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Beyond The Scale: Why We Don’t Focus On Weight Loss… – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
The vast majority of people who begin their gym-going journey usually have one main goal… losing weight. And I get it… according to the CDC,
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The Ultimate Lesson For Strength Training Over 40 – Tucson Personal Training Blog
They say getting old isn’t for sissies, but it sure beats the other option. Today’s post is a quick (but very important) life-lesson I’ve learned
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A Strength Coach’s View On The Latest Weight-Loss “Wonder Drugs” – Tucson Small Group Personal Trainer Blog
There certainly has been a lot of press on the latest weight loss “wonder” drugs lately. Diet/weight loss is normally a topic I stay out
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New Video! Do THIS Before Starting Any Set… Tucson Fitness Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder This week’s installment of Coach’s Corner focuses on the most important thing to do before starting any exercise… proper
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Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks… Sort of… – Tucson Group Fitness Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder Last weekend two of our instructors, Coach Kelli and Coach Doug, attended the StrongFirst SFG Level 1 kettlebell certification.
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New Video! Mastering the Kettlebell Swing: Your Ultimate Guide to Proper Form and Technique!
🏋️ Master the Kettlebell Swing Basics: Your Ultimate Guide to Proper Form and Technique! 🏋️ In this comprehensive tutorial, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of
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Strength Training Over 40… The Dos and Don’ts – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
This post was written in Janauary… AKA, the ‘New year’s resolution/start a crazy unsustainable workout plan’ time of year. If you’re over the age of
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The Most Googled Fitness Questions ANSWERED – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
I’ve been blogging since 2010. My posts are considered to be ‘long-format’… meaning the average post is more than 2000 words. I’ve been criticized by
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The Game-Changing Supplements We Swear By That ACTUALLY Work! – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
The secret weapons I use personally on a DAILY basis… When I began my fitness journey, I was told that I NEEDED supplements. I fell
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Don’t Start A New Diet Until You Do These 4 Things – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
One of the most frequently asked questions in my line of work are in regards to diet. I must confess, it’s not my favorite topic.
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How To Do A Proper Push-up (Beginner Friendly!) – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
The Push-up is a simple exercise anyone can do just about anywhere! And, a properly-executed pushup is WAY more than just a great upper-body exercise.
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Gym Blunders Unveiled: Don’t Fall for These Errors! – Tucson’s Best Personal Trainer Blog
Last month my wife and I had an awesome vacation. Much of the time was spent floating around in the middle of the ocean completely
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Is ‘Functional Training’ Still A Thing? – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
You’ll have to excuse me, I might spend a little too much time cooped up in my 4 walls and things tend to slip
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A Lesson From Kung Fu Panda – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
Sometimes great life lessons can come from odd places. In today’s post, I’d like to share one with you. Since our kids are grown and
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There Are No Solutions, Only Trade Offs – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder The title of today’s post is a quote from Thomas Sowell, an African-American author, economist, and social theorist.
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The Biggest Secret… There Is No Secret – Tucson Personal Training Blog
The Biggest Secret… There Is No Secret This post was written in early February of 2023. We have just gotten through dealing with
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The Three Levers Of Training – Tucson Personal Training Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder If you’re a homeowner (or business owner), at some point you’ve needed to hire a contractor. There’s a
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Lesson From A Master Part 5 – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
Today’s post is the grand finale of a 5-part series (click here to read the previous posts). Here’s a quick recap: Master instructor Mark Reifkind
Lesson From A Master: Part 4 – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
Today’s post is part 4 of a 5-part series (click here if you missed part 1, here for part 2, and here for part 3).
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Lesson From A Master… Part 3 – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
Toay’s post is part 3 of a 5-part series (click here if you missed part 1, and here if you missed part 2). Here’s a
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Lessons From A Master… Part 2 Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
Today’s post is part 2 of a 5-part series (click here if you missed part 1). Here’s a quick recap: Master instructor Mark Reifkind recently
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Lessons From A Master… Part 1
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder Today’s post is part one of a 5-part series. It was recently announced that one of my longtime friends
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Do You Go To Train? Or Just Go To The Gym? – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder A long-time mentor of mine, Sergio Giardini used to always say, “I know a lot of people who go
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The Protocol Turns 12! – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
The Protocol Turns 12! Coach Jerry shares his thoughts on hiring coaches, snarky gym shirts, and why he doesn’t give a crap about training elite
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How Do You Know It’s Time To Take A Break? – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder I’m writing this in June of 2022. After almost two and a half years of successful avoidance, the double
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A Strength Coach’s Thoughts On The Body Positivity Movement – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder Today’s post fits into the category of, “Things I didn’t want to talk about, but spent WAY too much
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Jerry Responds To The Worst Fitness Advice On Social Media For Beginners – Personal Training Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder Today I’d like to walk you step-by-step through the process of getting started in a fitness program. This is
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What Experiencing Strength Means To Me – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder Today’s topic comes from a podcast I enjoy listening to called Barbell Logic. It made me think about what
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What Marie And I Eat – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder This is not a re-post! You keep asking, so periodically Marie and I rewrite posts detailing what a typical
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How To Fix Your Crappy Relationship With Food… Part 2 – Tucson Personal Trainer Blog
By: Jerry Trubman, Owner and Founder In case you missed part 1, you can check it out by clicking here. For this next installment, I’d
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