Redefining Strength Blog

How To Break Through Any Plateau (Simplified)

How To Break Through Any Plateau (Simplified)

You’re making great progress. Really sticking to the program and seeing great results. Your pants are fitting looser. Your workouts are feeling good. You feel dialed in. But then…your results start to slow. And a few weeks go by where you feel like you aren’t making...

15 Life-Changing Quotes to Build Your Strongest Self

15 Life-Changing Quotes to Build Your Strongest Self

Act as if. I want to be strong, fabulous, fit, healthy, successful… My best self. And I’ve realized over the years that part of becoming who I want to be means acting as if. Not faking habits or mindsets, chasing who we dream of being… But truly BECOMING who we are...

The Odd-Looking Exercise That WORKS: Sit Thru to Thoracic Bridge

The Odd-Looking Exercise That WORKS: Sit Thru to Thoracic Bridge

This move looks like something out of the exorcist… And kind of reminds me of wringing out a towel… But despite its odd look, it is probably one of the most fabulous stretches and activation moves out there. It’s one of my go-to warm up moves when I’m pressed for...

The Exercise Every Woman Needs To Learn To Do

The Exercise Every Woman Needs To Learn To Do

Every woman should be able to do ONE unassisted pull up. Bold statement? YUP! But hear me out because I say this knowing this move is deceptively difficult. And some of us may not even really “care” about being able to do one. But I want to explain why you should...

5 Golden Rules To Improve Your Mobility (At Any Age)

5 Golden Rules To Improve Your Mobility (At Any Age)

Most of us…well…slack on our mobility work until we HAVE to include it. We push through aches and pains… We skip our warm ups to get to the “good stuff” when we’re short on time… We rest injuries then jump right back into what we were doing… We even make the excuse,...

10 Reasons Why Protein Is the Missing Link to Fat Loss & Longevity

10 Reasons Why Protein Is the Missing Link to Fat Loss & Longevity

If you’re working to lose fat as you build muscle, you may have been told to increase your protein intake. And you should. But eating more protein isn’t just beneficial for body recomp… It’s also good for your health and staying functionally fit until your final day...

Tried Everything But Still Not Losing Weight? Start Here!

Tried Everything But Still Not Losing Weight? Start Here!

Tracking your food is the unsexy habit that actually helps you see results faster. And yes, everyone should be doing it. Now, I know what you’re probably thinking:  “Tracking is restrictive. It’s obsessive. It’s not for me.” But here’s the truth…that belief is exactly...

Build Muscle Faster With Cluster Sets

Build Muscle Faster With Cluster Sets

Feel like you’re working hard but your strength and muscle gains have just…stopped? Like you’re just stuck? You can’t fully add more weight to moves. You can’t really do another rep without being sloppy. There isn’t really a harder variation. You’ve hit a plateau and...

The Best Shoulder Exercise You’re Probably Skipping

The Best Shoulder Exercise You’re Probably Skipping

I workout to move, feel and look my best. So when an exercise not only helps with mobility and stability but also strength and hypertrophy…. I’m going to be using that exercise every chance I get! And I’m not going to lie…I love the look of strong defined shoulders...