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The truth about calories in vs. calories out ⚖️

I’m about to wade into one of the most heated debates in the world of fitness with you. Does “calories in, calories out” work? Cue two groups of people yelling…

What does ‘enough’ fitness look like? 🧐

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…

What to do when an exercise doesn’t feel right

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…

Why High School Athletes Should Add Aerobic Training to Their Routine

Imagine your body’s energy system as a car with cruise control. You set the speed—50, 60, or 70 miles per hour—and that’s your aerobic system cruising along. Aerobic training is…

Are you working out hard enough?

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…

Understanding How to Embrace Failure

Failure. The word stings, doesn’t it? It conjures up images of disappointment, shame, or a big red “F” on a test. But what if we’ve been looking at failure all…

The beginner-friendly guide we wish we had

Have you downloaded your free Nerd Fitness Starter Guide yet? I put it together a few months ago, and it’s one of my favorite things we’ve created.​I wrote this guide…

“What if I fail again?”

In case you missed my email from a couple of weeks ago, Steve asked me to write some more focused fitness and nutrition content for the Rebellion. And since then,…

The Fastest Way to Boost Your Fitness!

If you’re looking to kickstart your fitness journey or break through a plateau, the good news is that you don’t need years to see results. With the right approach, you…

When your body won’t cooperate

I’ve dealt with back pain for over 20 years. It started back in high school—warming up for a soccer match, everything felt fine… and then *SNAP*, my back seized up.…