How to Write a Better Fitness Program with these 6 Tips

Fitness Program “What do you guys write in those things?” one of my clients asked in regards to their program journals. If you are new to the gym, a program may seem like a complex mathematical formula with reps, sets, weight numbers, and exercises, How to write a better fitness program with these 6 tips?… Continue reading How to Write a Better Fitness Program with these 6 Tips

Become a Master Wizard of These 4 Spells / Moves

Getting started When less experienced clients ask me what they should be doing on their own, I usually will say something like “keep it simple, safe, and effective; burn calories and don’t hurt yourself”. How to be a master of moves? After that, I like to introduce the idea that if you are just starting… Continue reading Become a Master Wizard of These 4 Spells / Moves

What does athleticism mean to you?

Ath•let•i•cism The physical qualities that are characteristic of athletes, such as strength, fitness, and agility. This is what athleticism means to you. My personal definition of what athleticism looks like has evolved a lot over the past 20+ years. At one point, I thought that it meant visible abs, a strict split training program and… Continue reading What does athleticism mean to you?

What do William Dafoe and CLIENTEL3 have in common?

The Benefits of Exercise The benefits of exercise are not a secret; the same way acknowledgment of William Dafoe as a fantastic and well-established actor is widely known. However, within the simple act of engaging in positive health behaviors, you will begin to discover the many other less obvious benefits of exercise. In the same… Continue reading What do William Dafoe and CLIENTEL3 have in common?

How To Safely Stay Active During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Challenges When I first went to see my midwife during my first trimester, I had a bunch of questions since this little nugget is my first baby. All those questions were related to things I was allowed to eat or not to eat and what I could do/ not do. And let’s be real,… Continue reading How To Safely Stay Active During Pregnancy

Five Cardio Routines for People Who Hate Running

Even for someone who identifies as a lifter After a decadent night out in the North End that concluded with a cappuccino and cannoli, I felt the need to get moving and stay moving the next day. Monday is my running day and seeing as it was Thursday, I didn’t feel like doing that. It… Continue reading Five Cardio Routines for People Who Hate Running

The Truth About Training Around Injuries

Training While Injured? You would be very surprised about how much unknowledge exists about training around injuries. Here is the truth about it. One hour before our session I get a message from a client “Hey Danny” “What’s up?” “I don’t think I can train today…” “Why?” “ I jammed my finger in the door”… Continue reading The Truth About Training Around Injuries

Don’t Join a Gym, Join a Community

Community Makes The Difference While thinking about when to join a gym, I remember something very important. I don’t remember who said it and I don’t remember exactly when it was said. To be honest I can’t piece an exact quote together either. It was the spirit of the message that stuck with me. Here… Continue reading Don’t Join a Gym, Join a Community

What Can You Achieve In 6 Weeks with Fitness Programs?

6 Week Fit For Life Program On July 22nd CLIENTEL3 will open the doors to 10 people for a 6-week fitness foundation program. The following article aims to highlight what we offer and what you can expect out of our fitness program as well as why other programs fail. Mislead and ultimately leave you disappointed.… Continue reading What Can You Achieve In 6 Weeks with Fitness Programs?

Find Value in Taking Care of Yourself

Why do you fail to value Taking Care of Yourself? As both a personal trainer/ strength coach and a Ph.D. student with an interest in behavior, I end up having some pretty specific questions. For example, knowing all the health benefits of resistance training why are most of us are failing to meet the recommendations?… Continue reading Find Value in Taking Care of Yourself