Monday, November 11, 2024
The Importance of Functional Movement Training
Functional movement focuses on movement patterns that are essential for day-to-day activities. Some of these patterns can include squatting down to pick something up, lifting heavy equipment at a... ...
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Getting Hired as a Personal Trainer
Maybe you like exercising or refuse to be stuck at a desk for the majority of your day. Maybe exercise changed your life, and you want to help others find what you found. Whatever your reason, being... ...
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Staying Fit While You Travel
This year, My family and I have been traveling more than we ever have. Partly due to helping our son look for colleges, but regardless, we’ve been on the road a lot. Since my wife and I have owned... ...
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Tips on Choosing the Right Personal Trainer for You
Being in the health and fitness industry for over 24 years now has given me exposure to some awesome group fitness instructors and personal trainers. I have trained in smaller fitness clubs, big box... ...
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Can You Still Get Fit and Look Tone After 60?
At Body Basics, we have a lot of clients in their 60’s. In fact, our main clientele is between 50-70 years old. I would estimate 90% of our clients would say they want to improve their overall... ...
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
10 Ways to Live a Healthy Life
Our team at Body Basics have been working on these health principles for a while now. It is not easy trying to narrow down all the healthy lifestyle habits to just ten, but we think we did it (for... ...
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
We Like Activated Glutes and We Cannot Lie
The glutes are a very important muscle group when it comes to exercise and strength training. While training we find many of our clients struggle to properly engage them. When the glutes fail to... ...
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Lightheaded and Working Out
I’ve had multiple clients mention they get lightheaded when doing resistance training and working out. Many of them have asked if it is normal or have a sense that something might be wrong. I thought... ...
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Taking Care of Yourself During a Pandemic
Well, suffice it to say, most of us have never been through anything like a pandemic before, and it’s taking its toll. Our bodies, minds, emotions, and relationships have all been affected in some... ...
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Our New Client Challenge
At Body Basics, we do a great job assessing our clients’ mobility, stability, and movement pattern competency. Over the years we’ve created some fun challenges that allow clients to test their fitness... ...
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Sleep Well. Live Well.
Let's face it, everyone loves a good night’s sleep! But most of us have so many demands on our time—jobs, family, errands—not to mention finding some time to relax. To fit everything in, we often... ...
Friday, February 12, 2021
Stress Management—Have Fun!
Boy! What a week! So far it’s been quite the ride… my eBay account was hacked and my identity stolen; I cleaned a huge, disgusting spill in our fridge (sparing you the details); my tax deadline for... ...
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Veggies: The Why and How
IT IS VEGGIE WEEK!! So, what’s the big deal with vegetables? Some of you grew up having your mom tell you, “Eat your veggies!” … Here is the why behind it all: Vegetables are LOADED with so many... ...
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Protein… The Word on the Street
Protein! It’s that infamous word that is getting so much attention these days, and we plan on shedding some light on it ourselves… It will be next week’s focus for Week #4 of our New Year’s Challenge.... ...
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Friday, January 8, 2021
30 Minutes of Exercise
30 minutes of exercise… Sounds pretty simple, right? It is the minimum requirement for us daily, and yet, somehow, it is so hard to achieve sometimes. Hopefully, we can provide you with a few ideas... ...
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Body Basics Remote Personal Training
Since March of this year (2020), Body Basics has been going strong with the help of a new service—Remote Personal Training. We are offering two types of remote services: Anytime Training & Real-Time... ...
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Goals: achievements vs. failures
I just turned 40 years old. Depending on how old you are, you might remember when you turned 40 or can only imagine what it will be like to be that old! In any case, it’s a big milestone. Personally I... ...
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The Quick Transition
The last week of March 2020 was a traumatic time for many of us business owners. It was the time when our doors closed per the government’s orders due to the COVID-19 virus at hand. “True colors are... ...
Friday, April 24, 2020
Why Adolescents Don’t Always Make The Best Decisions & Why They Need Your Help!
Exercise is one of those things that our bodies were created to do. Our bodies were made to move and work—not sit for hours upon hours. Unfortunately, in this day and age, we are seeing a significant... ...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COVID-19: How to Keep Your Immune System Thriving!
Right now in our world and country we are dealing with the pandemic of COVID-19. It’s a stressful and fearful time for many. Keeping our immune system thriving is of upmost importance. Here are some... ...
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
How to be Successful at Spartan Races
I just finished my 5th Spartan race and my 4th Boise Spartan Sprint. I’m not a huge fan of running, but I love obstacles; therefore, the Sprint is perfect for me. This year I finished with a personal... ...
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
7 Ways to Help Keep Your Kids Active
If you have been given the privilege of gaining the title of Mom or Dad and you still have children at home, this article is for you! Since summer break has arrived, this leaves us with the great... ...
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
2019 - Get Fit Before Summer!
It’s still cold outside. It seems like it constantly dark and gloomy and if you’re like me it’s hard to stay motivated. That’s why this is the perfect time to start thinking about summer. Start... ...
Thursday, January 24, 2019
How to Be Fit for Motorcycle Track Days
I recently started taking my motorcycle and doing what is called “track days.” It’s basically taking your motorcycle to a race track and getting to ride it with a group of riders similar to your skill... ...
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
The Perfect Training Program for 2019
Looking for the perfect training program? Guess what, there isn’t one! We’re constantly being swayed to believe that someone has discovered this totally new amazing gadget or technique that is taking... ...
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Stronger Together Challenge take-a-ways from Trainers
We just finished a challenge at Body Basics in Boise called “Stronger Together.” It was a challenge for teams of 2 people to work together and get points by doing different health and fitness... ...
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Workout Ideas if You’re Staying at a Hotel
I recently went on a vacation with my family for several days. Any time I go on vacation, I wonder where I’m going to work out and what type of equipment I’ll have access to. On this most recent... ...
Monday, May 21, 2018
How to Squat Correctly
At our personal training studio, Body Basics, we have almost all of our clients do some variation of a squat. This might be a barbell front squat (for the high performers), a kettlebell sumo squat, a... ...
Friday, March 23, 2018
Working Out When Not Feeling Well
Recently, I’ve been working out at a gym other than the one I own. It’s a bit weird, but I’m giving it a try. Even as a trainer, it’s good to have someone else coach you, see how your body moves... ...
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Why the Keto Diet Didn’t Work for Me
So, "Ketosis", or the "keto diet", seems to be the hottest diet right now. I see it advertised online, on billboards, on social media, and on cars around town. I had considered doing it for the past... ...
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Staying Active Around Meal Time
One of the best ways to ward off unwanted weight gain is to be active before and after you eat. My wife is great about this. She’ll ask me to go for a brief walk with her, or do yoga for 15 minutes. I... ...
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Staying Active Throughout the Holidays
One of my family’s favorite things to do is play together as a family. My son loves to wrestle, and my wife and daughter love to dance. We’ve also found playing football, or tag, Nerf gun wars, or... ...
Monday, October 23, 2017
Shoes and how they affect your flexibility
There are a lot of different types of shoes and it's important to wear the right shoes for the right purpose. I've noticed it's fairly common for people to think anything made by Nike or Addidas can... ...
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
The Art of Performing Lunges
Lunges are one of the best classic lower body exercises around. One of the things I like about lunges are they load your body unilaterally. Meaning, each leg is supporting you in a totally different... ...
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Tips for Making a Lasting Difference!
People workout for all different reasons - to lose weight, for health reasons, to get stronger, to perform a sport better, or for aesthetic reasons. One thing that is important to me is creating... ...
Monday, April 24, 2017
GoRuck 24 Hour Challenge: Learning From Failures
Well, I’m sitting in a restaurant in Omaha recounting my GoRuck Heavy experience. The funny thing is… not one time since it ended did I wonder if I packed the right thing or wear the right... ...
Monday, March 27, 2017
GoRuck: Preparing for the 24 Hour Challenge
So...I decided to sign up for a 24 hour GoRuck, and I convinced the original owner of Body Basics, Corey Rudd, to join me. The date is set for April 7th of this year. It's run by special forces or... ...
Thursday, February 23, 2017
7 Tips from FLEET FEET for Finding Your "Sole-Mate"
The following post was written by our friends at Fleet Feet Sports in meridian. They are a great resource for all things related to feet. At Body Basics, we understand the importance of having the... ...
Monday, January 16, 2017
Personal Training: Where to Begin
Let’s say you’re one of the many Americans that want to make a lifestyle change and begin to workout. You’ve decided you want to get into shape and start doing some research. You go online and google,... ...
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Why Personal Train?
Personal training has a gamut of benefits. No matter who you are… if you’re currently working out or not…. Even if you’re good at working out independently. Personal training is not just about us... ...
Monday, September 19, 2016
Pursuing Our Values
One of my all-time favorite quotes is, “the proof of desire is in the pursuit.” My dad told me this when I was young and I’ve always hung on to it. From that point on, when I heard someone say... ...
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Pickle Juice!…or Mustard?
If any of you have ever experienced a muscle cramp, you know there’s nothing like it. One minute you're minding your own business sleeping or relaxing or just doing some normal daily task when maybe... ...
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Don't Let Your Weekend Stop Your Progress
If you’re like me, when it comes to fitness, you stay pretty focused and work hard throughout the week. My schedule is more predictable--the food I eat, when I go to sleep and when I wake up. It’s... ...
Friday, March 25, 2016
12 Weeks Total Recharge: Week 4 - Exercise
As a personal trainer, I understand the importance of nutrition, and its impact on the body. In regards to living healthy, your nutrition is responsible for a whopping 80% (give or take) of your... ...
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
The Importance of Heart Rate Monitoring
Heart rate monitoring systems are no longer just for the serious of athletes. Many everyday individuals are using them for their workouts, but are they truly beneficial? Doctors and trainers say that... ...
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
What is your body craving after a workout?
Fluid and carbohydrates are the two most important fuels your body needs. Protein is also needed after high-intensity interval training or strength training due to the protein helping with muscle... ...
Friday, January 16, 2015
Top 10 things you can do to empower yourself for success in your Health
As we head into 2015 we seem to always start the year with setting us up for failure. We are tired of how we feel from the holidays so we decide to make redical changes. Being that I have been in the... ...
Friday, May 23, 2014
The Importance of Training Correctly and How a Personal Trainer Can Help
The first time a personal trainer came into my life was in the throes of a eating disorder, anorexia nervosa. During my college education, I had to fill in slots with electives, one of those electives... ...
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Foam Rolling Guide and Explanation
At Body Basics, we always have our clients start with myofascial rolling. This is one of the best ways to prepare the muscles and joints for working out. There is a layer of tissue that surrounds... ...
Sunday, March 16, 2014
10 Steps to Getting Started on Your Journey to Fitness
When I know a client is serious and willing to change I tell them it takes 21-30 days to change bad habits. The sooner that you start talking positive about your health and have come to terms with no... ...
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Common Fitness Mistakes Women Make and How To Avoid Them
Throughout my over 20 years in the Fitness industry, I have noticed a common mistake that has caused women substantial frustration with their goals to get fit and lose body fat. Some of these mistakes... ...