train like an athlete

5 Reasons You Should Train Like an Athlete (Even If You Don’t Think You Are One)

When I first started working out, I didn’t see myself as an athlete. I wasn’t training for a competition, I wasn’t on a sports team, and I definitely didn’t think of myself as someone with “natural” athletic ability. But over time, I realized something: training like an athlete isn’t just for the elite few—it’s for …

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Ageless fitness: Staying active and strong at any age.

Why I Don’t Believe in Age-Limited Workouts

Ever since I started 12 Minute Athlete, I’ve received countless requests for workouts tailored specifically for people over 55. And while I understand where these requests are coming from, I’ve always hesitated to create age-specific workouts for one key reason: I don’t believe in arguing for your limitations. When you argue for your limitations, you …

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Weights Vs. Bodyweight Training

Happy Monday, One of the things I get asked about the most is whether I train with weights. The answer is: kind of. I’ve been training using mostly my own bodyweight for over a decade now. I like bodyweight training for several reasons: It’s portable! I love the fact that I can work out anywhere, …

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Making your fitness routine excuse-proof and a do-anywhere bodyweight workout

Hey there,

How do you excuse-proof your fitness routine?

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed for an article for Oxygen Magazine on how to make your workouts a priority and create healthy habits for life.

In it, I address:

  • Why having a deeper “why” than just appearance or weight loss is so important
  • How to plan your workouts to better fit your energy levels and work schedule
  • How to get creative with bodyweight and HIIT workouts

You can read the full article on Oxygenmag.com here.

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Push Harder Sprint AMRAP Workout

 

Workout equipment:

Workout type: AMRAP

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