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Functional Strength & Mobility

Strength and Mobility are the basis for quality movement. Building a strong, mobile and functional base is the foundation to achieving your goals both inside and outside of the gym.

Move Better, Feel Better

By focusing on mindful, high quality movement patterns, your customized workout program will help you develop a deep understanding of what your body is capable of.

Personalized to You

No more guesswork! I'll tailor your workout program to your specific needs. Whether you're looking for in-person training, online personal training, or a hybrid approach, my approach ensures that you'll hit your goals, making continuous progress while keeping the process engaging and fun.

Expansive Expertise

Using a holistic approach to keep your body adaptive, I'll incorporate a range of disciplines into your training plan to meet your goals, including barbell training, kettlebell training, calisthenics and mobility work.

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There’s a difference between exercising and training.

Exercise is going to the gym, tiring yourself out, and not working towards a clear goal.

Training is starting with a clear goal, and going to the gym with a plan.

Without a plan, you’re more likely to get injured, and to have your progress stall. Without a plan, we tend to overthink things. There are just too many choices, too many options.

With a plan, you go to the gym, you execute, and move on with your life. With a plan, training is simple, all the guesswork is taken out.

There is a time and place for playing with new movements and trying new things. But for the most part, sticking to a plan will get you further than just guessing.

Put 5-10 minutes at the end of your session to do the fun things, and to explore new things. Best of both worlds.

#gym #fitness #strengthtraining #workoutideas #gymmotivation

Kettlebells are great for quick and efficient workouts.

They can develop strength, power, and can build some serious muscle.

They are portable and easily stored for at home workouts.

They are great for beginners and advanced lifters alike, and compliment training for other sports like jiu jitsu.

The Kettlebell Swing, Kettlebell Snatch, Kettlebell Squat, Kettlebell Clean, and Turkish Getup, are only a few of the movements that make kettlebells so versatile and effective.

#kettlebell #strengthtraining #fitness #gym #homeworkouts

If you find you're strapped for time in your workouts, consider pairing exercises that work different muscle groups. This can be in a superset, or back to back.

My favorite combos:

Back + Squat Push + Hinge

The two exercises can be your main workouts, or you can tag on some accessories after as well.

#fitness #workouttips #strengthtraining #gym #beginnerfitness

Goblet Squats are one of my favorite exercises for beginners and advanced lifters alike, and I use them with pretty much every client I work with.

You can use them with a dumbbell or kettlebell. Hold the weight 3-6 inches off your chest, and SQUAT.

They work your legs primarily, with your core and upper back muscles stabilizing.

Start with 3 sets of 10 at a weight that feels challenging.

You can also use them as a warm up for heavier variations like barbell back Squats, front squats, and Zercher squats.

Try them for yourself!

#squat #legday #strengthtraining #workoutideas #beginnerfitness #gym #gobletsquat

DON'T CHASE THE PUMP EVERY SESSION
What I call "The pump" is that feeling of fatigue that comes from exertion. It feels great, for sure. But chasing that every single session can lead to burn out and injury.

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START WITH FULL BODY, 3 DAYS A WEEK
Full body, 3 days a week with sufficient load management was where I started to see the most progress. It forced me to rest between sessions and kept me hungry to train.

Start with 3 days a week, then add more once you've built the habit.

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WORK HARD, REST HARDER
Rest and recovery are key to making progress in the gym. It's where the adaptation to the workout truly occurs. Show up, train hard, and go chill out in between sessions.

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FULL RANGE OF MOTION, DON'T CUT IT SHORT
Pull-ups from full dead hang. Pushups with your nose to the floor. Squat til your hamstrings touch your calves. If you can't do these, reduce the intensity of the exercise by using tools until you can.

Mobility is like anything else: if you don't use it, you lose it.

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STEADY PROGRESS OVER QUICK "GAINS"
The more you try to force more weight on the bar or more reps, the more likely you are to compromise full range of motion and increase the risk of injury. Respect the process, take it slow and in 3 months, 6 months, a year, you'll marvel at how far you've come

#beginnerworkout #fitness #strengthtraining #workouttips #gym #mobility

I hit a new PR today - 100kg, which I've been chasing for a while. It moved easier than expected. Tried for 103kg, no dice.

Just need to get stronger 🤷 Squat more, clean more, pull more

Thanks to @justin_time_santos for coaching!

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#olympiclifting
#barbellclean
#strengthtraining
#progress

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What Clients Say

★★★★★

"I've been training with Andrew for several months using a combination of in-person sessions and remote coaching... He’s developed a personalized exercise program that takes my individual needs into account while still keeping the workouts challenging and effective... I've seen noticeable improvements in my mobility, strength, and stamina. I highly recommend working with him!"

- Tony