Kiddos got you tired? Then read our guide for a step-by-step plan to start feeling more energized.| Nerd Fitness
A couple of weeks ago, a reader sent me this question: I exercise regularly, but I still struggle with stress eating. Where and how do I start to tackle this? Chances are, you can relate. How do I know? 1) You’re human. (Unless you’re a robot… in which case: hi, and please don’t turn us... The post Tip for tackling emotional and stress eating 🍎 first appeared on Nerd Fitness.| Nerd Fitness
There’s a chart I want to show you today. It shows the percentage of fat vs. fat-free mass lost at different levels of calorie deficit, depending on whether you’re strength training or not. (You’ll find it below.) It also sheds light on one of my LEAST favorite trends I see in the fitness industry today:... The post The truth about muscle loss while dieting 💪 first appeared on Nerd Fitness.| Nerd Fitness
I received a question from a reader last week that resulted in a good discussion, so I thought I’d share it with you here! They wrote: “I think I know what to do with workouts, but nutrition? I’m not sure where to start.” Don’t worry, I’ve got you! 💪 At Nerd Fitness, we see most... The post Not sure where to start with nutrition? We’ve got you! 🙌 first appeared on Nerd Fitness.| Nerd Fitness
How do you set fitness goals, when everyone seems to have different opinions on what's "best"? Let's break it down.| Nerd Fitness
If you’ve ever picked up a pair of dumbbells, looked around, and thought: “Uhhh… what do I do with these?” Or maybe, you just want to know a quick, safe, and effective workout to get stronger, build muscle, and improve body composition. In either case, I got you! 🙌 Today, in the spirit of our... The post The NEW Beginner Dumbbell Workout (Plus my favorite dumbbell exercises 💪) first appeared on Nerd Fitness.| Nerd Fitness
You ever feel like you were finally getting into a good groove with your workouts, only to have life knock you sideways? Good. That’s how it works. No, seriously. In Nerd Fitness Coaching, I tell every new client: "I don’t know exactly WHEN it will happen, but within the first 3 months, something will knock| Nerd Fitness
A calorie calculator to determine your needs (Total Daily Energy Expenditure), with a step-by-step guide for weight loss. Plus, Batman!| Nerd Fitness
Does "calories in calories out" work? Let's settle the debate.| Nerd Fitness
Do you remember your New Year's resolutions from January 1st, 2010? It probably went something like this: After waking up slightly (or seriously) hungover, you said to yourself "this is the year I'm going to get in shape!" or "this is the year I'm going to lose weight!" Maybe it was "I'm going to get| Nerd Fitness
What is progressive overload? Today, we are going to answer that question by providing 8 different ways to overload your muscles. So you want answers to the question, “What is Progressive Overload?” Well my friend, you’ve arrived at the perfect place. Progressive overload is one of the key principles of strength training, which is why we focus on it extensively with our coaching clients. Today, we’ll share these same principles with you too. Here’s what we’ll| Nerd Fitness
Our guide will show you exactly how many reps and sets to do, including when to add more! Today we build you a workout! Plus, Batman.| Nerd Fitness
So you can’t do a push-up yet? No problem! Today, we’re going to talk you through our step-by-step plan for getting your first proper push-up.| Nerd Fitness
You’re mid-workout, feeling good… and then something tweaks. A shoulder twinge. A weird pinch in your hip. A move that suddenly feels off. Now you’re stuck in the moment we all dread: “Should I push through this… or stop?” As a coach (and someone who used to ignore those signals way too often), I can... The post What to do when an exercise doesn’t feel right first appeared on Nerd Fitness.| Nerd Fitness
After last week’s newsletter, I got a fantastic question from a reader named Sharon that I don’t think gets talked about enough. “What if you want to be healthy and strong, but you’re not all that interested in constantly improving your fitness? You want to feel good and live long—but you’re also a nerd who... The post What does ‘enough’ fitness look like? 🧐 first appeared on Nerd Fitness.| Nerd Fitness
A reader recently sent me a great question: “I’m always wondering if I’m pushing hard enough during strength training. My goals are to build strength and muscle—and not be a fragile old lady.” This kind of question is more common than you might think! It’s something almost everyone wonders at some point: “How hard should| Nerd Fitness
Online personal trainers and coaching by Nerd Fitness: we build custom workout programs, provide worldwide support, accountability, and nutritional guidance!| Nerd Fitness
Hey there, Coach Matt Myers from Team Nerd Fitness here! While Steve is writing his Monday newsletter with stories to help you level up your life in general, he asked me to provide more specific guidance on health and fitness. I’ve been doing this fitness thing for nearly as long as Steve has been writing| Nerd Fitness
Do proper push-ups with perfect form by following this guide and video! Learn push-up basics, how to progress, and the benefits of push-ups.| Nerd Fitness