Redefining Strength Blog
My Most Hated Video – Stop Exercise Shaming!
You know why there are so many different perspectives out there in fitness? Because there are a ton of different things that can work based on your needs and goals. Are some of them a bit far out there and only work for those rare few? Yup. But as my husband was told...
3 Cardio Mistakes For Fat Loss (And What To Do Instead)
Honestly for fat loss, cardio is overrated. If you enjoy it, do it. But… A. You can’t out exercise your diet if you want optimal body recomposition results …and… B. Cardio can make it harder to build and retain lean muscle, which can already be a slight challenge when...
4 Common Exercises You’re Doing Wrong
Just because a move is “good,” or a key movement pattern to perform, or something really frequently included as a staple in many routines, doesn’t mean you deserve to do it. Every movement variation has to be earned. And doing a harder variation we can’t truly control...
The Most Underrated Dumbbell Glute Exercise
I’ve never been a fan of the whole squat for a better butt thing. I think squats are honestly overrated as a glute move, but that’s a video for another day. And while I do think you need a diversity of movements to really get the best results for any muscle group, I...
How To Lose Fat In ONE SECOND…
I want to show you how I went from THIS (black and white picture in video) to THIS (other picture in color in video) in ONE SECOND... Just stop! I'm sick of these bullshit promises that ultimately lead to frustration and that yo you dieting cycle. I know we all want...
Why You Should STOP Counting Calories (And What To Do Instead)
I know you’re hoping I’m going to tell you that you can stop tracking your food, but I’m sorry…if you want the best results? You need to accurately know what you’re consume. And most of us are really bad at estimating portion sizes and accurately remembering what...
Why You’re Not Losing Fat (3 Step Plan)
Are you being honest with yourself? It’s not that we intentionally “lie” to ourselves about things, but all too often we are looking back at our habits with rose colored glasses. We miss the inconsistencies. We let hard work be mistaken for training with purpose....
The Best Oblique Exercise (You’re Not Doing)
A few of the most common moves I see done for oblique work are the Pallof Press, side planks and teapots (love them or hate them…which is a topic for another day). But my favorite is actually a unilateral balance challenge and bodyweight exercise. This move requires...
FHP 349 – The Definition Of Insanity
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” We all nod in agreement when we hear this. We all know change requires change. Yet for some reason, all too often we keep doing more of the same. And not only...
