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How to improve your 10K - training program included
Running milestones are relatively straightforward and look something like this: Mile 5K 10K Half-marathon Marathon Obviously, those...

Nathan DeMetz
Nov 18, 20196 min read


Why is nutrition so hard?
The reason nutrition is so hard is the same reason anything else is so hard—engrained behaviors and motivation. Most of the time, these...

Nathan DeMetz
Oct 28, 20195 min read


How to improve your mile time - training program included
Running a mile and improving mile time are two of the most common initial goals for new runners. However, many people begin the process...

Nathan DeMetz
Oct 21, 201910 min read


How to lose weight - overcoming roadblocks
One of the most common goals for any client entering personal training is weight loss. Almost everyone wants to lose fat around the...

Nathan DeMetz
Oct 14, 20196 min read


5 tips for building strength
Building strength is a simple subject that is often made complex due to the internet. Everyone has an opinion and different coaches use...

Nathan DeMetz
Sep 23, 20196 min read


A plan to improve your 800 meter sprint - training program included
Running 800 meters is a competitive event in high school, college, and professional competitions, including at the Olympic level. At the...

Nathan DeMetz
Sep 16, 20196 min read


Women and lifting weights - Facts instead of myths and bias
This writing is for the ladies. Gentlemen, you can probably skip this. I want to help you become strong without becoming big. Most of you...

Nathan DeMetz
Sep 9, 201915 min read


What is mobility (with suggested exercises and videos)?
Mobility and flexibility take on various meanings with different people. For the sake of this text, I will focus on our definition of...

Nathan DeMetz
Sep 2, 20194 min read


A simple but effective powerlifting program for big strength gains
If you are interested in powerlifting, you are looking to become stronger and more powerful; there is no question about it. Whether you...

Nathan DeMetz
Aug 19, 201910 min read


How to improve your 5K - training program included
Running a 5K is a running benchmark for many people. The distance is the most commonly contested run across America. For example, as of...

Nathan DeMetz
Aug 12, 20196 min read


Download my workout program for free
This is Nathan writing. Through this document you can download my current 13-week training cycle. As of writing this I am 4 weeks into...

Nathan DeMetz
Aug 5, 20195 min read


Fitness after 30 - it is not all downhill
Many of our clients are 30+ years of age. They are parents, people with careers, and have myriad life responsibilities. We are...

Nathan DeMetz
Jul 29, 20195 min read


The importance of the squat to lower-body strength and mobility
Squatting is one the most beneficial resistance training movement you can perform. The squat helps develop lower body strength, muscular...

Nathan DeMetz
Jul 25, 20194 min read


The supplements we use
This is Nathan writing to cover a topic that is always hot and often controversial, which is supplement usage. I am going to keep things...

Nathan DeMetz
Jul 15, 20194 min read


Battling common health problems - Start living better today
In this writing we are going to address common health problems that people face: Obesity Diabetes Declining fitness Each of these issues...

Nathan DeMetz
Jul 8, 201910 min read


A simple yet effective bodybuilding program - training program included
A bodybuilding program focuses on increasing strength and size. While some people argue bodybuilding is not good for increasing strength,...

Nathan DeMetz
Jul 1, 20196 min read


Pointers about recovery and nutrition
Recovery is one of the most underrated aspects of health and fitness. The average person places way too much emphasis on...

Nathan DeMetz
Jun 24, 201925 min read


The best and worst CrossFit workouts
Hi. This is Nathan writing and today I want to talk about my favorite and least favorite CrossFit workouts. I am a fan of the CrossFit...

Nathan DeMetz
Jun 17, 20195 min read


Staying fit with kids in tow
This is Nathan writing solo again. Life is full of responsibilities and one that most people will experience at some point in their life...

Nathan DeMetz
Jun 9, 20194 min read


A few considerations for your running program
Becoming a better runner focuses on two key areas: speed and distance. When speaking of speed, I'm referring to the time it takes you to...

Nathan DeMetz
May 27, 201913 min read
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